PB&J Granola

Made with creamy peanut butter, a hint of honey and a sprinkle of sea salt, this tasty and filling granola is a good way to start the day. It's not too sweet. You could add a few spoonfuls of sugar to the recipe to make it sweeter. But, I was after something more natural. Raisins give it a PB&J-vibe. Sea salt enhances all the flavors. With cold milk, it's delicious. Your kitchen will smell divine as it bakes. 

This granola keeps for weeks in an airtight container. It's easy too. I usually make it on a lazy Sunday afternoon, mixing everything directly on a large baking tray and popping it in the oven. Turn it into trail mix by adding some chocolate chips, banana chips and peanuts, great for long hikes and summer camping trips. Get your crunch on!

Red Berries & Almond Cereal

I make different variations of healthy breakfast cereals about every two weeks. This one is fortified with whole grains, coconut oil, almonds and red berries. It's crunchy texture is made for milk. The bright strawberries give it great flavor and extra vitamins. Occasionally, I sprinkle in a few dark chocolate chips too.

Toasted Coconut, Quinoa & Oats Cereal

Since I don't work in a psychiatric emergency room every night anymore, I'm much more equipped to curb my stress-eating-tendencies, which included uncontrollably munching a half a box of Cheez-its in one sitting, scarfing oreo cookies for dinner and...the never fail.... mindlessly shoving pizza slices down my gullet. Sounds peachy, doesn't it? Now that my work hours are reduced, I'm going for long walks with my beagle. When I eat pizza, I'm sitting down, with my husband, to savor it. I'm also whipping up my favorite cereal. Life, for the moment, is more balanced. 

My homemade granola cereal has delicious coconut flavor and a crunchy texture. It fills the kitchen with divine, warm aromas as it bakes. My husband sprinkles it on yogurt with fresh fruit or honeyed strawberries. I love to mix-in dark chocolate chips and eat it with very cold milk.  

Think you don't like quinoa? Think again! When it's toasted with oats and maple syrup, something magical happens. Even picky eaters will love this healthy breakfast. They won't even know the quinoa is in it. Loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, omegas, trace minerals, fiber, iron and protein, I always feel well nourished after eating it. Get your crunch on!