EVOO Granola with Vanilla Love
07 Jun 2011 Leave a Comment
in Healthy Recipes Tags: cooking with EVOO, EVOO granola, homemade granola, micki sannar
This Granola is a staple in our Kitchen. We use it for everything from yogurt to ice cream topper, and everything in-between It is especially great treat for Vegans, and people who cannot have gluten. But don’t let that scare you. I have converted many a die-hard junk cereal fans to my way of enjoying something healthy that does not taste healthy.
The stuff you need
6 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cup chopped nuts of your choice (pecans are my fav)
1/4 cup cashews or sunflower seeds
1 cup dried apples (optional)
1 cup corn flakes
1/2 cup Krispy rice cereal
1 1/2 cup shredded sweet coconut
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 mild extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
What to do
1.Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
2.In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts (or seeds),apples,cereals,coconut,and brown sugar.
3.In saucepan, honey, oil, vanilla and salt. Heat over a medium flame until very hot.
4.Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans (jelly roll). Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 20-30 minutes to achieve an even color.
5.Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Add dried fruit and mix until evenly distributed.
This is a very large batch and keeps well stored in a mason jar or Ziploc
Hearty Veggie Sandwiches
07 Jun 2011 Leave a Comment
Where’s the Meat? Who Cares? When you sink your teeth into this delicious Veggie Sandwich, you won’t miss the meat for one moment. This little yummy sandwich is so delicious and healthy, it actually won a “Taste of Home” contest was published in their latest cookbook! Enjoy
Hearty Veggie Sandwiches
by Micki Sannar
The stuff you need:
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
4 slices whole wheat bread
4 slices cheddar cheese (3/4 ounce each)
2 slices red onion
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
1 small tomato, sliced
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
2 lettuce leaves
What to do:
1.Spread mayonnaise and mustard over two slices of bread; layer with
the cheese, onion, olives, tomato and avocado. Sprinkle with pepper.
2.Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon of dressing.Top with lettuce.
3.Drizzle remaining dressing over remaining bread; place over
sandwiches.
Yield: 2 servings.
Micki’s EZ Little Green Smoothie
07 Jun 2011 2 Comments
If your family and friends refuse to eat their veggies, don’t get mean, go green then! One sip and it won’t be difficult to charm with this deceptively delicious green smoothie.
Ugly in color, yet delicious and healthy in taste 
Micki’s EZ Green Smoothie
Makes about 3.5 cups of green goodness
The stuff you need
1 cup green grapes
1 tsp. agave, optional (I like my greenie sweet)
1/8 small lime peel and all
1/2 apple (peel it if you dare)
1/2 cup pineapple
2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 ripe banana, peeled
1/2 cup white grape juice
1 tsp. pure vanilla
1 cup ice cubes
What to do with all of the stuff
1. Place all ingredients into your blender. Be sure to add it in the order listed
2. Start you mixer on a low speed to start or if you have a smoothie button, go for it!
3. No smoothie button, no problem, just slowly increase the speed as the ingredients start to blend together.
4. Blend for , oh about a minute Serve and enjoy delicious healthiness!!!
