Granola

Home-made Granola over some yogurt is one of our favorite breakfast/snack foods.

When I make this, I just use what I have on hand and don't really measure. This is the basic idea.

4 C of rolled oats

1/2 C honey

1 tsp Vanilla extract or almond extract

3/4 C of coconut

1/4 C wheat germ or wheat bran

EVOO or Veg. oil

brown sugar to taste (but not a necessity)

Add other things if you desire....such as

Sliced almonds,brazil nuts, pecans, cashews, etc...

Raisins, cranberries or other dried fruit

flax seed

Maple syrup (works well if you don't have any honey)

Stir together the dry ingredients first then pour in the wet ingredients. Stir until coated.

Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes, stir and cook for another 10 minutes. Cool completely and store in a container or ziploc bag.

Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

I'm sure everyone has their own variation on these, and our family has been making them for as long as I remember. SO quick and SO yummy.

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup butter or margarine (1 stick)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 cups oats

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients, except peanut butter and oatmeal. Bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and add peanut butter. When peanut butter is melted, add oats and mix well. (If the mixture looks really runny after a minute, add in a few more oats.) Drop by tablespoonful on wax paper. Cool completely. Eat.