Chattanooga Pulse

Well another week down and another recipe up for your viewing and enjoyment. This week I thought I would give you something useful that you can snack on all day and its good for you as well. I must warn you that this recipe is very addictive.
Granola
•    3 cups rolled oats
•    1 cup slivered almonds
•    1 cup cashews
•    1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
•    1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
•    1/4 cup vegetable oil
•    1/2 teaspoon salt
•    1 cup dried cranberries
Directions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, and brown sugar.
In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt. Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color.
Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Add dried cranberries and mix until evenly distributed.

The next recipe that I have for you is more for your morning breakfast cereal, yogurt or fresh berries.
1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, uncooked
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 cup honey
1 egg white
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt

Combine oats and walnuts in medium bowl. Mix together honey, egg white, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in small bowl until well blended. Add honey mixture to oats; stir until well blended. Line 11 × 17-inch baking sheet with foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray. Spread oat mixture in even layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake at 325ºF 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown, tossing mixture 3 to 4 times during baking. Remove from oven. Cool completely until crisp and crunchy.
Ok now I have given you the power of snacking, but snacking that’s healthier for you. On a side note these recipes make for great camping food. I usually make a triple batch to take with us, and most of it is gone before we even get to the camp ground.
Till next time.
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chef.mike@chattanoogahasfun.com