On Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:39:47 -0400, "kilikini"
> wrote:

>Lou Decruss wrote:
>> On Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:45:07 -0400, "kilikini"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Trust me, I've Googled for a decent bran muffin recipe, but I'm
>>> looking for tried and true. Many that I've Googled sound good, but
>>> gosh, they have a lot of oil in them!
>>>
>>> Why am I looking? I need more fiber in my diet, I can't eat cereal
>>> with milk because I'm lactose intolerant, so I thought I'd try some
>>> bran
>>> muffins - no raisins, though!
>>>
>>> Sugar isn't an issue, but oil is, so I guess I'm looking for a lower
>>> fat bran muffin. I don't care if they end up dry; I always have a
>>> big glass of water next to me. Hey, somebody mentioned zucchini
>>> bread in another thread. Is there a zucchini bran muffin? That
>>> would be tasty!
>>
>> I'm going in a different direction here but this will get some oats in
>> you. I make two batches and vacuum seal a bunch to send to the kids.
>> One has to hide the package from her room mates.
>>
>> Lou
>>
>> Clumpy Granola
>>
>> 3 cups rolled oats
>> 1 cup slivered almonds (and whole if you like)
>> 1 cup pecans
>> 1/3 cup shredded sweetened coconut
>> 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
>> 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt
>> 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
>> 1/4 cup maple syrup
>> 2 tablespoons honey
>> 1 teaspoon vanilla
>> 1/4 cup vegetable oil
>>
>
>That sounds pretty good, Lou. I'll give this a try.

It's not a cheap treat but pretty healthy. I've used cashews,
pistachio's and soy nuts in it to. Damn good stuff.

Lou