Granola is very versatile! You can add it to everything or just eat it plain. My favorite is with Greek yogurt and fresh berries.

It is a perfect idea for snacks, breakfast or lunch. Granola is nonperishable so it can be kept in a sealable coming container in your desk at work or in your book bag for a handy hungry nourishment to get you through until the next meal.

Buying prepared granola can get pricy however making it from scratch from home can be fun and less costly, not to much lower in calories! Win, win!

This recipe yields: 2 cups

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup puffed wheat cereal

1 cup quick or old fashioned oats

1/4 cup craisins

1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds

1 teaspoon of Vietnamese ground cinnamon

1/4 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

2 Tablespoons of sugar in the raw

1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

Predirections: preheat oven to 350.

Directions:

1. Place the first 5 ingredients into a large bowl. Mix to marry.

2. Pour the peanut butter, maple syrup, and sugar in a 2 quart sauce pan and on turn the stovetop burner onto medium high and heat the liquid ingredients until they start to boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla & stir. Pour mixture over the dry ingredients.

3. Pour the mixture onto a parchment pan lined baking dish. Spread the granola out evenly. Bake at 350 for ten minutes and using a spatula mix the granola and place back in the oven for another 10 minutes or until granola is golden brown. Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cook on wire rack.

4. Once completely cooler place in a sealable container.