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Apple & Oat Granola
Adapted From EatingWell: October 1998
Dried apples, cranberries and raisins are a tangy combination in this crunchy oat granola.
About 6 cups, 1/2 cup servings
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup apple-juice concentrate,thawed
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup diced dried apples
1/4 cup dark or golden raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
Prep Day: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine oats, sunflower seeds and salt in a large bowl. Drizzle with apple-juice concentrate, maple syrup and oil; toss until evenly moistened. Spread on prepared baking sheet.
Bake granola until light golden and crisp, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a bowl. Toss with dried apples, raisins and dried cranberries. Cool completely and freezer in an air tight container for up to 2 months.
Serve Day: Thaw what you need. Serve with Milk or over yogurt.
Italian Broccoli
8 servings
1 1/2 lbs fresh broccoli
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
Prep Day: Clean and break broccoli into flowerets. Boil in lightly salted water until tender-crisp; drain. Cut flowerets, using some of the tender stalks. In a large skillet, heat olive oil.
Add garlic and breadcrumbs; cook 3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and broccoli, tossing and cooking 2 minutes longer. Butter 2 quart casserole dish. Add broccoli mixture then top with additional crumbs and cheese.
Serve Day: Defrost. Bake 350 degrees until golden, about 20-30 minutes.
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