I have been doing some extensive research for a few days now that H and I have decided to make a lifestyle switch in dining. H is an Atkins fan and swears by it, but I somehow managed to convince him to try some of my experimental Southbeach-inspired recipes.
Lunch was grilled Shrimp with dill in a bed of romaine with vinegrette. It was a quick and easy recipe to make so to keep me busy in the kitchen in the afternoon, I made granola bars.
Now I know that the main component of granola is not in the phase 1 list,so I would recommend this as a phase 2 recipe. Its fun to make and a joy to eat.
To make this, you will need:
4 cups oatmeal (plain uncooked, not instant)
Equivalent to 1 C sugar substitute or 1 c packed brown sugar
1/3 c honey or peanut butter
1 cup ground toasted nuts of your choice
1/2 c melted butter
1/4 tsp salt
Mix all ingredients and press in a greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 mins. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
I heard that the granola bars keep for weeks in an airtight container. Today's batch was a hit with our teenagers so I wouldn't really know..
MrsA
