Homemade Nutty Granola

So, thank you everyone for trying the Cranberry Streusel Muffins- heard lots of good things!! I'm having a great time learning Twitter and adding to my group of followers; getting to know what everyone is up to all over the world. It really is an amazing tool of communication.

I have been looking into getting more in shape~ my kids and I have actually started to play tennis a few times a week! Along with being active, I have been trying to eat healthier also. That, and it being summertime in Southwest Fla, I try to eat more salads and fruits..

A couple of websites and facts I have learned have helped understand what being healthy actually means.

Your body Mass Index (or) BMI is the measure of your body fat. Your ideal number should be between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m--- a great site to help calculate your BMI is-- http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

So, now that you know what your BMI is, and what you want it to be, you can really get down to business.

I'm really into eating Pistachios lately.. but apples and almonds are a great snack to quickly fill you up.

Along the lines of a nutty snack~~ here's a great one!

Homemade Nutty Granola

Serves 8 cost per serving~~ $1.03

• 4 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Add 1/2 cup of dried cranberries or raisins, or any other dried fruit

Place rack in the middle of oven and Preheat to 375*. Mist a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Mix oats, nuts, cinnamon, and salt in large bowl. In a saucepan, combine sugar, honey, and oil, bring to simmer over medium heat. Slowly stir in vanilla. Pour hot liquid over oat mixture, and toss until mixed thoroughly. Add in fruit and toss again. Spread on baking sheet and bake until golden brown- 20 mins. Cool, serve and ENJOY!!

Keep in airtight container for storage

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