Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram Waaaaait! Come back!! That is, until the realtor had to take pictures of our house. Oh, did I forget to tell you that the house we rent was on the market? That’s because I was too depressed to talk about it. We love our house. But, it’s not for sale anymore, so woohoo! I didn’t even think about our heart-garland until I saw the photos up online. Turns out when you stand back and take a photo of the whole living room, the hearts are the focal point. “Here, buy this house! It will fill you with love! And maybe even some Valentine confetti!” Maybe it was enough to deter potential buyers? Hallelujah. Here’s hoping I take our window monsters down before Christmas: Granola is such an easy make-ahead breakfast. There are infinite varieties, but this one is full of nuts, seeds, whole grains, and a hint of maple and cinnamon. You can stash it in your pantry for months or toss a container in your purse for snack emergencies (your toddler’s or your own). For breakfast you can combine it with some plain yogurt, milk, or a smoothie, and you’re good to go. I like making my kids hot oatmeal, but if it’s already 90 degrees outside or it is just too early for cooking, granola is a total lifesaver.
Put it on top of yogurt (with or without fresh fruit). Pour some milk on top and eat it as cereal (I mean, it is cereal, right?). Add it to a smoothie bowl if you want to feel like an Instagram influencer staying in an overwater bungalow in Bali. Sprinkle it on ice cream. Crunchy + creamy = perfect combo. Use it as a topping on a salad. Hear me out!! Baby spinach, fresh fruit (like berries), creamy poppyseed dressing or raspberry vinaigrette, and a generous sprinkling of this granola…so good. Top your oatmeal with it. Who says you can’t eat two kinds of oats in the same bowl? Make apple “nachos” by drizzling thinly sliced apples with warm peanut butter and then sprinkling with granola.
