The other day Eric decided to give Truman a much-needed haircut. I was grateful, because when I’M in charge of cutting Truman’s hair, he ends up like this the day before our family photos: This haircut was the result of a moment of desperation that you can read about here. Hint to future moms: Don’t cut your kids hair when you are desperate. Just don’t. But Eric wasn’t desperate. He did a fine job for having zero training and watching only one YouTube tutorial.
Then it was time to clean up all the hair on the ground. Eric cut Truman’s hair out in the backyard…So naturally he grabbed the LEAF BLOWER to get rid of all the hair. Poor Truman is strapped in a high chair covered in fuzz when his dad comes at him with some hefty lawn equipment. Of course he started screaming his guts out. I texted Eric’s family about it and the universal response was…why not a hair dryer?? Or a broom perhaps? I don’t think we’ll ever guess the inner workings of a man’s mind. (Or maybe it’s really simple: bigger equipment = better. Yup. Think I nailed it.) Now let’s talk granola. Actually, first let’s talk new-favorite-snack:
YOU. GUYS. I love all of Blue Diamond’s amazing flavor combos, but this one takes the cake for me. My package arrived one day when we had some friends over, and it’s a good thing they sent me a few cans of Toasted Coconut, because I’m not kidding when I say that I had to hide the other cans after the first one was demolished within 5 minutes of opening it. They are so so good!!
But just wait til you add it to some granola. Coconut almonds, macadamia nuts, oats, and some syrupy goodness: with these forces combined… the power is YOURS! I don’t know why I just reverted to the Captain Planet theme song. Just roll with it.
You will note that there is no actual shredded coconut in this recipe. I love the flavor of coconut but am not a fan of the texture, so I rarely use it. But you could easily add it! Replace one of the cups of oats with shredded coconut. Granola is just so adaptable! Definitely let me know if you make this! Tag #TheFoodCharlatan on Instagram so I can see your creations! Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter
This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. Thanks for supporting the brands that keep The Food Charlatan charlatan-ing! Other make ahead breakfasts you will love! Maple Pecan Granola with Cherries « this is the first granola I ever made. It’s delicious!
Butterscotch Oatmeal « I make this for my kids at least twice a week. I usually half the sugar because they are little and don’t know any better…mwahaha
Pizza Egg Muffins « don’t knock it til you try it! These are great to have in the freezer for busy mornings.
More granola recipes from awesome bloggers! Nutella Granola from Julie’s Eats and Treats No Sugar Added Banana Nut Granola from Budget Bytes The Best Dang Granola Bars Ever from Sugar Dish Me
