Life Giving Eating

APPLE OAT PANCAKES
GOOD ENOUGH FOR COMPANY
I eat just two of these, which have only about 1/2 tablespoon syrup total per serving, small enough that it doesn't cause my brain to notice and spark cravings. Pure maple syrup, unlike other sweeteners, contains beneficial nutrients. I like Private Selects from Pick N Save/Kroger.

Almond Butter Tahini Granola

My new favorite granola. Serve with 1/2 serving protein and a serving of fruit for a full breakfast.

Makes 7 servings each with 193 calories, 1 serving grain, 1/3 serving protein, 68 mg. calcium, 5.6 g. sugars (which I allow because the granola is lower sugar than almost any purchased brand and provide half of the calcium) divide grams by 28 to get oz.
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INGREDIENTS
•48 g. single ingredient almond butter
•16 g single ingredient tahini
•32 g.dark maple syrup
•12 g. Brer Rabbit Blackstrap molasses (high in calcium)
•1/2 teaspoon vanilla
•1/8 teaspoon salt
•200 g. (7.14 oz) organic whole rolled oats

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven with rack in center to 300 degrees. Line large baking sheet with parchment.

2. In small bowl, mix together all ingredients except oats.

3. Put oats in large bowl.
Stir in ingredients from small bowl, pressing into all oats to evenly cover.

4. Pour onto baking sheet and press out flat, thin, and evenly with a baggie on your hand to prevent sticking.

5. Bake for 8 minutes.

6. Flip granola over in as large of chunks as possible.

7. Bake an additional 5-8 minutes, until crunchy, checking frequently, being careful not to burn it.

8. Turn off oven and leave granola in oven to dry out, again checking that the heat does not cause it to burn.

9. Cool completely before storing in airtight container.

Can be stored at room temperature but I am not sure how long because I have never had it last for more than a week.

MY SUPER PICKY HUSBAND LIKES THIS SO WELL HE ASKED ME TO ADD DRIED CRANBERRIES AND MAKE IT INTO BARS FOR HIM!