Alrighty. Let's chat about taking meals to people. I would love to think that I always have time to take a full on meal to those who need it, but the truth of the matter is sometimes we all just run out of steam or time or BOTH!
Here is something that has helped me out when I want to help someone out, but am feeling a bit less enegetic.
Granola is very easy to make and quite inexpensive considering how much it makes and that it is made with wholesome good-for-you ingredients.
SOOOO, instead of a dinner, you may consider taking a small breakfast/brunch. Not only is it fun to prepare, but I am sure it is a welcomed meal. One can only take so many pasta and chicken dishes paired with a garden salad, right?
For my breakfast to-go, I put yogurt into cups and added a few berries, added a spoon, a lid, and a tag {which I keep on hand}...and spooned fresh granola into a glass container {TARGET after-Christmas clearance!}VOILA. I then placed the four parfaits into a cardboard drink holder {my friends and family collect them for me.:)}so they would be easy to transport.
You may want to add a few bagels, cream cheese and orange juice...place it in a bag...THAT IS IT!
If you don't want to sign-up for a meal, you can take this as a "snack". Anyhoo, anyway you look at it, it is the kind thought that counts!
Happy Wednesday!
Oma’s Granola
{with a few adaptations}
Ingredients:
8-12 cups old fashioned rolled oats...depending how plain you like it.
2 cups coconut
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tsp. cinnamon
¼ cup bran {optional…but oh.so.good for you!}
1 cup butter, melted
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. almond extract
½ cup cane syrup or Agave syrup
VARIATION: Add 1 cup chopped almonds
Directions:
Stir all dry ingredients together.
Mix melted butter, extracts and syrup together.
Pour over oat mix.
Stir.
Place on rimmed cookie sheet.
Bake at 350* for about an hour stirring every 15 minutes.
Make sure it is golden brown...and do NOT burn it!
Let cool.
Place in a glass storage container.
hi! how long does this keep? thank you.
ReplyDeleteWe go through it pretty fast, but it will keep for a couple of weeks for sure. You can cut the recipe in half to make sure it is nice and fresh.
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ReplyDeleteYou are the queen of cute presentation!
Where do you get the cups and the lids?
This was a great idea!
XO
Hi Kristin...you are so sweet! Thank you. I bought the clear cups and lids at cash and carry. If you don't have a c.a.c...I would go to a restaurant supply store. You can use them for so much. I have used them for homemade ice cream, mini trifles, side salads for picnics and more! Hope this helps! Love to you!
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