Worth the Hike Trail Mix

THEORETICALLY, THIS MIXTURE will keep for about 1 month at room temperature or for about 6 months in the refrigerator—but I have not been able to fully test this out, for obvious reasons. You can play around with the ingredients, using different nuts or different dried fruit, or you can substitute M&M’s for some or […]
Maple Morning Granola

ALL THE REASON you need to get up in the morning. A subtle blend of sweet spices, cranberries, and maple syrup gives this granola outstanding flavor. MAKES ABOUT 7 CUPS INGREDIENTS 3 cups rolled (old-fashioned) oats 1 cup raw or toasted wheat germ 1 cup hulled sunflower seeds 1 cup walnut pieces 1 teaspoon […]
Cashew Crunch Granola

LIGHTLY SWEETENED and sweetly spiced, this reduced-fat granola is a cashew lover’s delight. Evaporated skim milk provides the moisture that oil provides in more traditional recipes. MAKES ABOUT 6 CUPS INGREDIENTS 2 cups rolled (old-fashioned) oats 1½ cups raw cashew pieces 1 cup rolled barley or wheat flakes (available in natural food stores) 1 […]
Tropical Paradise Granola

IN THE DEAD OF WINTER, this granola will not replace the tropical vacation you are yearning for, but it surely will delight your taste buds. Dried tropical fruit, such as mangoes or papayas, replace the ubiquitous raisins. Coconut milk is baked into the grains to provide a strong coconut presence. Canned coconut milk is available […]
Apple Crisp Granola

ALL THE WONDERFUL fall flavors of apple crisp in your bowl of morning cereal. Apple cider baked into the grains and dried apple bits provide a double dose of apple goodness. MAKES ABOUT 7 CUPS INGREDIENTS: 2 cups rolled (old-fashioned) oats 1 cup rolled barley or wheat flakes (available in natural food stores) 1 […]
Amazing Almond Granola

ALMONDS HAVE A VERY distinctive presence in this granola. Mix in dried fruit, if you like; I prefer it with a sliced fresh banana or fresh berries. MAKES ABOUT 6 CUPS INGREDIENTS 2 cups rolled (old-fashioned) oats 1 cup rolled barley or wheat flakes (available in natural food stores) 1 cup slivered almonds 1 […]
Blueberry Sunrise Granola

THE FLAVORS ARE SIMPLE in this basic granola, allowing the rich roasted flavor of pecans and the sweet, summery flavor of blueberries to shine. Dried blueberries are available in natural food stores. They make a welcome change from boring old raisins, but raisins, dried cherries, or chopped dried apples can be substituted. MAKES ABOUT 8 […]
Honey Pecan Granola

EVERY TIME I MAKE a new batch of granola, I think, “This is the best granola I’ve ever made.” What I forget between batches is that homemade granola is so much better than store-bought because it is so much fresher. The difference in flavor between homemade and store-bought granola is as great as the difference […]
Chili Roasted Pepitas

ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS are every bit as addictive as roasted sunflower seeds, so take care when making and serving these. You can buy pumpkin seeds in health food stores, but you can also roast the seeds from any pumpkin you happen to have on hand. Just wash the seeds in a bowl of water to […]
Tamari Roasted Sunflower Seeds

WARNING! THESE SUNFLOWER seeds are highly addictive. Do not attempt this recipe unless you have a good stock of beer to go with them or your self-control is firmly in hand. To those with self-control, I might add that these sunflower seeds make a wonderful addition to salads, especially spinach salad dressed with a soy […]