Vanilla Crunch Granola

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I really like this granola... not too sweet, and not too much to chew either. it's a perfect mix and super good!

1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. water
4 t. vanilla
1 t. salt
8 c. oats
2 c. chopped nuts (we use almonds)

Combine sugar and water and cook until dissolved.  then add vanilla and salt.  Combine everything and mix thoroughly... follow the directions on the peanut butter granola recipe to dehydrate or bake.  

Peanut Butter Granola

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Granola is a staple at our house... it's super easy to mix up and unfortunately gone just as fast. I have 2 favorite recipes... this peanut butter one and a vanilla crunch one which i'll share as soon as i can find it :)

Peanut Butter Granola

5 c. oatmeal (not quick)

5 c. rolled six grain (if you don't have this, just use more oats)

2 c. coconut flakes

1 1/2 c. rapadura (or brown sugar)

1 t. salt

3/4 c. peanut butter

1 c. coconut oil (or other oil)

1/2 c. honey

2 t. vanilla

Directions:

* mix all dry ingredients together except the salt (I find it mixes better if you add it to the wet ingredients)

* combine all the other ingredients... be careful not to heat it too hot, as you don't want to damage the oil

* stir heated mixture into dry ingredients

* place on dehydrator trays

Cooking Instructions:

* dehydrate until crispy, usually 18-24 hours

* Cool and store in glass jars.

* I don't have the directions any more for cooking in the oven, but I think you just cook it at 350 degrees until crispy (about 1/2 hour ?), and you need to turn it every so often.

RolyPolies

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these are definitely a favorite at my house!!  kind of like crepes, except smaller and thicker... so i guess they really aren't like them at all.  but anyways... my childhood best friend's mom gave us this recipe and we would have across the street competitions to see who could eat the most... i think i lost at 8.  Enjoy this super easy recipe!! 

4 eggs
1 c. flour
1 c. milk
2 T. honey
1 t. salt

* double batch makes approx. 30-35 roly polies
* cook on gridle like pancakes
* roll as soon as cooked
* serve with syrup, honey, berries, cream cheese mix... whatever strikes your fancy!!