Children are not a burden to escape or endure; they are a blessing that drives us to Christ because we are incapable of parenting well without Him. - Kim Brenneman

Friday, September 3, 2010

Homemade

I like homemade things. So i thought i would share my latest homemade creations :)

Chewy Granola Bars
4 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 Cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
2/3 cup butter softened (i used a cup butter to help the oats stick together better)
1/2 cup honey (i used agave nectar)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar

added options:
Raisins
mini chocolate chips
peanut butter

Anything that you think would taste yummy in a granola bar!

Press down firmly into 9x13 greased pan cook at 325 for 18-22 min. After 10 min. of cooking press down firmly again and finish cooking. Cool for 10 min. cut into bars let cool completely in pan before removing



Homemade freezer applesauce
Apples peeled and chopped in chunks
Add 1/3 cup water cover and cook on medium low heat for 15 minutes. Blend in a blender. Pour in a clean jar, leaving an inch headroom. Let cool completely before storing in the freezer. When ready to eat let thaw in fridge.
You can add different fruit to the applesauce, like pears.. or add some cinnamon.
YUMMY applesauce and sugar free!

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