Muscle Mix

 

Muscle Mix

Ingredients	5 servings	10 servings
Oats, regular, rolled	3/4 cup	1 & 1/2 cups
Honey	1/2 Tbsp	1 Tbsp
Brown sugar	1 & 1/4 tsp	2 & 1/2 tsp
Water	1 Tbsp	2 Tbsp
Vanilla extract	1/2 tsp	1 tsp
Salt	Pinch	1/8 tsp
Sunflower or sesame seeds	1 Tbsp	2 Tbsp
Chopped nuts (optional)	1 Tbsp	2 Tbsp
Dried fruit (apricots, raisins, cranberries, etc.), finely chopped	1 Tbsp	2 Tbsp

Preheat oven to 275°F.

Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place oats in a large bowl and set aside.

Add seeds and nuts (optional) to the oats in the bowl.

Put brown sugar and water in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until sugar dissolves (about 1 minute or less).

Add vanilla and salt to the melted sugar mixture.

Pour over oat mixture in the large bowl and stir well.

Spread granola mixture evenly on the prepared pan.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove from oven. Sprinkle dried fruit on top while still warm. Cool before storing.

We served Muscle Mix with yogurt and water for a balanced snack.

Food for Thought: This granola can be made in advance and stored for later use. Use this tasty treat as a topping for yogurt, pancakes, cereal, cottage cheese or whatever else you like.