Homemade Naturally Sweetened Smacks Cereal Food

"CRACK SNACK" 4-INGREDIENT SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an extra large baking sheet (or two smaller baking sheets) with foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Spread cereal and pecans on prepared baking sheets. Set aside.
• Mix butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Boil for two minutes, stirring constantly.
• Pour caramel mixture over cereal and nuts; toss to coat.
• Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven, stir, and bake for an additional 8 minutes.
• Allow to cool, breaking apart any large clumps with a wooden spoon or spatula.

HOMEMADE, NATURALLY SWEETENED "SMACKS" CEREAL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Line two rimmed baking sheets with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Stir first 4 ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Gradually stir in puffed kamut, mixing thoroughly to combine.
• Divide the cereal mixture between the two baking sheets, spreading the cereal to the edges of the pan in a thin, even layer.
• Bake for 10 minutes then remove from the oven and mix/turn cereal. Return to the oven and bake 4-5 more minutes. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn. (Note: It will not seem firm and crunchy until it cools.)
• Let cool for 10 minutes and then break up into small clusters. Allow cereal to cool completely.
• Store in an airtight bag or container.

HOMEMADE CEREAL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix oats, wheat germ, and wheat bran.
• In a medium bowl, blend brown sugar, vegetable oil, honey, and water. Mix in vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir the brown sugar mixture into the oat mixture until evenly moist, and transfer to a large, shallow baking dish.
• Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until lightly brown. Mix dates, pecans, and coconut into the dish, and continue baking about 15 minutes. Allow to cool, and store in airtight containers.