Ok, I know that this sounds cliché but where has the summer gone! Weather-wise here in my part of Ontario, summer just started last week! Although I have to say that I am not complaining about the weather, I have a green lawn in August!
The other day, my girls went out back to school shopping (their favourite summer activity) without my wife or I. How things change when your children grow up and get a drivers license and credit card!
My youngest is starting grade 11 and my wife will be making the traditional cinnamon buns for her first day of school. My oldest is off to her second year of university, but has switched schools, so back to school will be different for her. I think that these Granola Buttons will suit the first day at her new school; they will travel well and last longer in her dorm room, they are the perfect combination of sweet & chewy, they're fruit filled and nut free too.
Delicious yet Nutritious Granola Buttons
Makes 10 Buttons
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
1 cup (250 mL) Rolled Oats (old fashioned or quick)
1/4 cup (60 mL) Compliments Cranberries - Dried and Sweetened
1/4 cup (60 mL) Compliments Apricots, chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
3 tbsp (45 mL) Compliments Orange Juice
1/3 cup (75 mL) Compliments Liquid Honey
10 Smarties
- Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine all ingredients together. Roll into 10 granola balls.
- Place granola onto a baking sheet, top each ball with a Smartie and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool. Enjoy!
Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
Energy: 100 (kcal)
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 0.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fibre: 1 g
Sodium: 1 mg
Potassium: 10 mg
Thank you Sasha for whipping up this delicious Granola Button recipe, I thought they were fabulous, I had 3 or 4! I think I’d better make a double batch for back to university. I hope that you all give it a try.
Regards,
Chef Ian
