* Exported from MasterCook * Applenut Cereal Recipe By : Marilyn Diamond Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Breakfast Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 Large Banana -- sliced 1 Large Apple -- coarsely grated 1/4 To 1/2 Cup Nuts and Seeds -- raw Raw Almonds, Cashews, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds or Combination of Nuts and Seeds. Ground Cinnamon -- to taste 1 Dash Nutmeg -- grated 1 Teaspoon Maple Syrup -- optional 1/2 Cup Raisins Or Currants Almond Milk (fit for Life) -- to cover Combine the apple and banana in a medium bowl. Coarsely grind the nuts and seeds in a food processor, blender, or nut and seed mill. Sprinkle nuts and seeds over fruit. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup (if using), and raisins or currants. Mix well. Spoon into bowls and top with almond milk. Variation: Add some chunks of peeled Fuyu persimmon or pear to this nourishing breakfast. Source: "American Vegetarian Cookbook from the Fit For Life Kitchen" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Raisin Peanut Butter Granola Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time : 0:10 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 cups quick cooking oats 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup honey 2 cups California Raisins 1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces 3/4 cup sunflower nuts Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Sprinkle oats in jelly roll pan (cookie pan with sides). In small saucepan, combine peanut butter and honey. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly. Pour over oats; toss to coat. Bake at 300 degrees F for 15 to 18 minutes or until mixture is golden brown, stirring once or twice. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Combine with raisins, candy and sunflower nuts. Source: "California Raisin Marketing Association" S(Internet Address): "http://www.calraisins.org/" T(Bake Time): "0:18" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Muesli Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Breakfast Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- Experiment With Different Ingredients for Variety. 1 Cup Rolled Oats 1/2 Cup Spelt -- rolled 1/2 Cup Triticale -- rolled 1/2 Cup Kumut Or Barley 1/4 Cup Chopped Dates 1/4 Cup Raisins Or Currants Or Cherries Or Cranberries 1 Dried Apricot -- chopped Or Dried Pear -- chopped To Prevent Stickiness Roll the Chopped Dried Fruit In: Rolled Oats -- ground 1/4 Cup Almonds -- raw, whole, unblanched 8 To 10 Filberts -- raw 4 Pecans -- raw In a blender or spice/nut grinder, grind filberts and pecans into coarse crumbs or powder, depending on preference. Combine all ingredients in an airtight container. For each serving, place a heaping 1/3 cup in a bowl and top with lowfat soy, oat, or rice milk. *If you can't find these ingredients in your local health food store or co-op, or unable to find them on the web, just substitute more rolled oats. IDEA: During the summer months, try substituting some or all of the dried fruit with dried fresh berries. Yum! Source: "http://www.livrite.com/raw.htm" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Creamy Raisin Oatmeal Recipe By : Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Breakfast & Brunch Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups quick oats -- uncooked 2/3 cup raisins Bring water, milk and salt to a boil; stir in oats and raisins. Reduce heat and cook slowly for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand several minutes before serving. Source: "California Raisin Marketing Association" S(Internet Address): "http://www.calraisins.org/" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Nutritious Granola Mix Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill Serving Size : 20 Preparation Time : 0:40 Categories : Fruits Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup rye flakes -- * see note 1/2 cup wheat flakes -- * see note 3/4 cup wheat germ 1 cup dried coconut 3/4 cup sunflower seeds 1 1/2 cups mixed nuts -- chopped 1/4 cup sesame seeds -- dried and hulled 1/2 cup dark brown sugar -- packed 3/4 cup safflower oil -- or Canola 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 teaspoon salt -- to taste 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups dried fruit -- **see note Granola mix: In a large bowl, combine oats, rye, wheat, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds, nuts and sesame seeds. Stir until blended well. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, oil, honey, molasses, salt, vanilla and cinnamon. Heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. DO NOT boil. Pour syrup over oat mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until syrup coats all ingredients. Spread mixture in two 13 W 9 W 2-inch pans or on 2 large cookie sheets with raised edges. Bake in preheated 300-degree oven 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For crunchier texture bake 7-10 minutes longer. Cool on racks. Stir in the dried fruit that has been chopped into bite-sized pieces. You can put this into containers and keep in cool dry place for up to 6 months. Do not refrigerate. Yield: About 10 cups. Yield: "10 cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : ** Use a variety of dried fruits for interesting taste: raisins, dates, apricots, apples, peaches, etc Nutr. Assoc. : 0