Rise Shine Granola Food

RISE AND SHINE PARFAIT

Steps:

• Layer half the yogurt, peaches, blackberries and granola into 4 parfait glasses. Repeat layers.

RISE 'N' SHINE GRANOLA PARFAIT

Steps:

• In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the raisins, orange juice, sugar, and vanilla.
• Cover and microwave at high power for 45 seconds; let stand for 1 minute, until the raisins plump up. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the cream cheese until smooth.
• Stir in the raisin mixture until well combined.
• In 4 dessert dishes or parfait glasses, layer the cream cheese mixture, fruit, and granola.
• Repeat the layers then serve, or cover loosely and chill until ready to serve.

RISE 'N SHINE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large bowl, mix together the pat flakes, sunflower seeds, almonds, sesame seeds, and flax seeds.
• In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the oil, carob powder, cinnamon, sweetener, and salt.
• Add this mixture to the large bowl and combine well.
• In a lasagna pan or two flat cookie sheets, spread mixture evenly and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the top layer is browned (if you use cookie sheets, bake 12-15 minutes).
• Flip over with spatula and bake for another 8-10 minutes, then remove from oven.
• The mixture will be moist, but will dry and harden as it cools.
• Mix in dried fruit ingredients and let cool, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent clumping.
• Store in air-tight containers.
• Serve with fresh fruit and soy milk.