Granola, Take 2

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Granola
Originally found at Food Network

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup sunflower seeds
3/4 cup shredded sweet coconut
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, and brown sugar. In a separate bowl, combine honey and oil. Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color. Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Add fruit and mix until evenly distributed.

My Notes:
Yes, I know I've done Granola before, but I was less than impressed with the final result, and decided to try a different recipe. I love Alton Brown, and found this recipe, and decided to give it a try.

The result? I love it. It's so much crunchier, and actually clumps together. Plus, it's pareve.

Sweet Potato Muffins

Sweet Potato Muffins
Originally found at Once a Month Mom

1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed sweet potato
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup applesauce
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 350. Line muffin tin with paper liners (or spray).

In a large bowl, cream together sugar and eggs. Add potato, honey and applesauce, and whisk until well combined. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, then slowly work into wet ingredients.

Fill muffin cups about 3/4 of the way, and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

My Notes:
Yes, I'm having a slight obsession with sweet potatoes. They're yummy. I'm not sure why I haven't been exposed to them before. This recipe is nice and yummy, and pumpkin can easily be substituted if you prefer. Best of all... they're pareve.

If you plan on feeding these to an infant, please substitute brown sugar for honey.