Cranberry Almond Cereal Mix Recipes

CRANBERRY-ALMOND CEREAL MIX, DIABETIC FRIENDLY

Steps:

• In a large bowl stir together oats, barley, bulgur, cranberries, almonds, cinnamon, and salt.
• Cover tightly and store at room temperature up to 2 months or freeze up to 6 months (stir or shake mixture before measuring).
• FOR 2 BREAKFAST SERVINGS:.
• In a small saucepan bring 1-1/3 cups water to boiling. Add 2/3 cup of the cereal mix.
• Reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until cereal reaches desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
• Sweeten with Splenda or Splenda Brown Blend and serve with milk if desired.
• MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:.
• For 1 breakfast serving, in a 1-quart microwave-safe bowl combine 3/4 cup water and 1/3 cup cereal mix. Microwave, uncovered, on 50% power (medium) for 8 to 11 minutes or until cereal reaches desired consistency, stirring once.
• Stir before serving.

CRUNCHY CRANBERRY-ALMOND SNACK

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix ingredients until well blended. Spread evenly in pan.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through bake time, until almonds are lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes. Serve with yogurt or milk.

CRANBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
• Combine dry ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. Whisk together eggs, egg whites, and vanilla or almond extract in a separate mixing bowl.
• Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, mixing just until moist, using an electric mixer on medium speed. Add dried cranberries and almonds; mix thoroughly.
• On floured surface, divide batter in half and pat each half into a log approximately 14 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick. Place on a cookie sheet and bake 30 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack about 10 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
• Cut biscotti on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place cut biscotti upright on a cookie sheet, spacing them about an inch apart, and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Let cool and store in a loosely covered container.

CRANBERRY ALMOND MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, butter and extract; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in 1/2 cup almonds., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full; drop 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce into the center of each muffin. Cover with enough batter to fill cups three-fourths full; sprinkle with remaining almonds., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.