MPM - January 24, 2011

I spent my Sunday afternoon stocking up our freezer with granola for the next couple months. It makes such a mess in the kitchen, I prefer to make it in big batches. This time I was able to make 7 batches which used 84 cups of oats. I considered making more, but realized that I'd better stop to make dinner for the family!

I experimented with two new flavors that I'm hoping with be a hit:

Chocolate Mint Granola
· 12 cups oats
· 2 cups brown sugar
· 3/4 cup cocoa
· 1 cup butter
· 1 cup oil
· 2 teaspoons mint extract
· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Melt butter and mix all ingredients in large bowl. Spread in 2 to 3 - 10 x 15 baking pans with sides. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool.

Cinnamon Raisin Granola
(I know this doesn't sound very creative, but I've always avoided raisins since Emelie doesn't like them. Now she's way out-voted, so raisins are in!)
· 12 cups oats

· 2 cups brown sugar
· 1 cup butter
· 1 cup oil
· 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
· 1 tablespoon cinnamon
· 1 cup raisins


Melt butter and mix all ingredients in large bowl. Spread in 2 to 3 - 10 x 15 baking pans with sides. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool.



This week we'll be enjoying:

Monday (Bryan night meeting) - Chicken Pot Pie, Chocolate Pie Deluxe


Tuesday (Horse Judging) - Veggie Cheese Soup, Pumpkin Bread

Wednesday (AWANA) - Hot Dogs, Chips


Thursday (Karate)- Hamburger Soup, Seasoned Crackers


Friday (Bible Study)


Saturday - Winter Roast, Bread, Brownies 



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