3.27.2014

Christianne's Granola Recipe

Please welcome Christianne to the blog. She is a regular attender at our mops meetings and wanted to share this recipe with you:

Philosophically I’m a farmer’s market; financially I’m a big box store.  Maybe that’s why I love granola.  It’s wholesome and healthy, but doesn’t cost a lot to make.  Fiber in oats, the main ingredient in granola, provides a wide range of health benefits including stabilization of blood sugar, healthy digestive function, and a reduction of blood pressure. It has also been suggested that for nursing moms, oats can increase breast-milk supply. 

Granola:
3 cups quick oats
¾-1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp salt
2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp butter, melted
½ cup syrup (maple or agave) or honey
1 cup dried fruit (optional)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.  Mix dry ingredients (first 6) in a large bowl.  Melt butter and warm syrup in saucepan.  Pour mixture over dry ingredients and mix well.  Spread on greased baking sheet.  Bake 35-45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.  Allow to cool completely.  When cool, add fruit of choice.  Store in airtight container or Ziploc bag.   

Fruit/nut ideas:
Craving a taste of the tropics?  Add toasted coconut and dried pineapple or banana chips to cooled macadamia nut granola.
-Chopped walnuts, dried apples, pears, and craisins.
-Slivered almonds with a medley of dried berries.


Let your imagination run wild as you create endless flavor combinations! I especially enjoy my granola made into a parfait with yogurt and fresh fruit.  

-Christianne

3.19.2014

No meeting tomorrow

Hi Ladies,

There will be no meeting tomorrow due to spring break. Hope you are having a great week!

3.04.2014

Hello Everyone,

We have the MOPS silent auction this week! This is great opportunity to support your local MOPS either by donating gently used/new items and/or participating in the auction. This event is open to members and non-members so feel free to bring friends or family. Jan will begin our meeting with a devotion @ 9:00am and we'll start the auction @ 9:30am. 

April's group is on for brunch this week. Instead of the traditional brunch, we will be having coffee, juice, and muffins! 

Can't wait to see you there,

Nathalie