Granola

Ingredients:
4 1/2 c old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1/2 c sliced almonds
1/2 c shredded sweetened coconut
2 t cinnamon
1/4 t salt
1/2 c honey
1/4 c apple juice
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c dried cranberries

1. Preheat oven to 350 F
 
2. Combine oats, almonds, coconut, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together honey and apple juice; pour over oat mixture and stir to coat thoroughly.
 
3. Spread mixture in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown, stirring twice druing baking time. Let cool; add raisins and cranberries.

Fluffy Pancakes

1 ¾ c Fluffy Pancake Mix
1 t lemon juice
3 T oil
1 ¼ c water

Pour lemon juice on top of dry mix. Add oil and water. Stir just enough to moisten. Batter will be lumpy. Cook over hot griddle. Makes about a dozen.

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

2 C. MIX
1 C. Water
2 T. Oil

Bake @ 400 degrees for 15-20 min. Makes 10 muffins

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

2 C. MIX
1 ¼ C. Water
2 T. Oil

Makes 12-14 Pancakes

Instant Oatmeal Mix

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (NOT quick-cooking oats)
½ t. salt

Grind oats and salt in a blender (in 2 or more batches if necessary) to the consistency of wheat germ. Scoop half-cup portions into separate re-sealable plastic bags. Flavor each one (using mix-ins below).

Mix-ins:
Apple Cranberry: 1 t brown sugar *1T dried apples *1 T cranberries
Brown Sugar & Spice: 1 t brown sugar*dash cinnamon nutmeg & clove
Cinnamon Raisin: 1 t sugar*1 T raisins*dash cinnamon
Pecan Delight: 1 t brown sugar*1 T chopped pecans
Blueberry: 1 t sugar*1 T blueberries*dash cinnamon

Cooking Instructions: Add 1 c water to packet and mix-ins in a microwavable bowl. Microwave for 2 - 2 ½ minutes. For a creamier oatmeal, use 1 cup milk or add ½ c. instant non-fat dry milk to mix and use 1 cup water.

Fluffy Pancake Mix

4 1/2 c flour
3/4 c nonfat dry milk
2 t salt
9 t baking powder
6 T sugar
3 T powdered egg

Combine & Store in cool dry place.