Easy Granola Bars – makes 8 servings
If you need a great portable snack that suits all occasions, making a serving or two of these granola bars works well.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups rolled oats
⅓ cup butter
2 tbsp honey
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped nuts
⅓ cup dried cranberries or other dried fruits
Preparation
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oats. Cook and stir until they start to brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Spread out on a cookie sheet to cool.
- Melt the butter in the same pan over medium heat. Stir in the honey and brown sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Return the cooled oats to the pan. Cook and stir for another 5 minutes. Pour out onto the cookie sheet. Spread to cool.
- Once cool, transfer them to an airtight container. Stir in the nuts and dried fruit.
Pita Pizza – makes 4 servings
This is a healthy and filling dinner recipe.
Ingredients
4 whole-grain pita bread rounds
8 ounces mozzarella cheese
¾ cup pizza sauce
Italian seasoning
Any toppings that you want – mushrooms, green peppers, pineapple, etc.
Preparation
- Place the pitas on a baking sheet. Top with sauce then cheese and toppings. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Spray top with cooking spray to help keep the top moist while cooking.
- Bake in an oven at 400°F for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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