Three words that describe this week: busy, study, homework.
Yeah, we're that spontaneous.
I've been working on my research presentation and academic proposal, studying for two tests, working, and figuring out food for our family of two. Oh food. It seems like Aaron has hit a second puberty, I just can't keep him full! Aaron's theory is that his body was in starvation mode for too long and now it's trying to catch up. Plausible...
In reality, he has been working so hard this week at school and at work, his brain probably just needs extra nourishment. Anyway, we're still alive and trying to find time to enjoy life. Aaron's had a busier week than usual and is looking forward to the summer when he will only be working two days a week and studying for the GRE and first actuary test. We're planning some fun adventures for the spring and summer and can't wait!
We hope everyone is having a great week and enjoyed their holiday weekend :)
Oh yes, here is a basic granola recipe I found from the Food Network, it is a really good base for most flavors of granola. I've tried at least four or five other granola recipes and this is my favorite. If you have any ideas for flavor combinations leave it on our comments! We love getting new suggestions.
Granola
Adapted from Alton Brown's Granola Recipe
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup nut #1
1 cup nut #2
3/4 cup misc. add-ins*
3 Tbsp dark brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or another liquid sweetener such as honey, agave, or applesauce)
1/4 cup coconut oil or butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried fruit (DO NOT ADD UNTIL AFTER GRANOLA IS COOKED)
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, and brown sugar.
In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt. Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color.
Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Add raisins and mix until evenly distributed.
*you can divide the 3/4 cup into any combination of add-ins that you want (1/4 sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup coconut, 1/4 cup wheat germ, etc). Just keep the dry/wet ingredient ratio the same.
Nuts:
Slivered almonds
Walnuts
Pecans
Cashews
Peanuts
Add-ins:
Flaked coconut (unsweetened)
Sunflower seeds
Ground flaxseeds
Oat bran
Wheat germ
Chia seeds
Sesame seeds
Dried Fruit:
Raisins
Craisins
Blueberries
Cherries
Strawberries
Apples
Dates
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