Easy Homemade Granola

Making homemade granola was never on my “to do” list. There are so many brands and varieties to choose from, it never seemed worth the effort to make my own. But then I learned how easy it was to make. And I can adjust the ingredients to my preference. Mixing a variety of nuts and…

Maple Almond Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

We can all benefit from a nutrient nudge in the morning. This gluten-free breakfast bowl is packed with fiber, protein and calcium. Best of all, you can eat this cold or warm and you can make it the day before so it’s ready when you are.

Amaranth “Oatmeal” with Raisins, Toasted Walnuts and Maple Syrup

Move over quinoa, make way for a new kid on the whole grain block. With slightly more protein and twice as much iron as quinoa, amaranth is beginning to get some attention. Amaranth is a gluten-free, whole grain (technically a seed) about half the size of quinoa.  It has a nutty, earthy taste that works…