Homemade Granola Bars

These are so good! I've made them twice now, and I really enjoy them when I feel munchy. My husband takes one to work everyday for his afternoon snack too. I make mine with chopped almonds and raisins.

Homemade Granola Bars
from Super Healthy Kids

2 Cup Oats
1 cup brown sugar
1 Cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 Cup honey
Any dried fruit, nuts, seeds, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, etc. (I use chopped almonds and raisins)

Mix all ingredients and press into greased pan, 11 X 13 if you like them thin and crunchy or a 9x13 if you want them thicker and softer.. Dough will be very dry and crumbly, but press until dough forms with pan.. Bake at 325 for 20 minutes or until edges are browned. (Watch carefully if they overcook they will be super crunchy.) Take out and let cool entirely. Cut into strips and store in snack size bags.

My kids favorite pizza

My kids love, love "Dipping Pizza" as they call it. They eat it so well and they ask for it all the time.

Pizza Crust

1 pkg yeast ( 2 1/4 tsp.)

1/4 c warm water

Let sit together in a bowl until yeast has dissolved. 5-10 minutes.

In a large bowl:


2 1/2 c flour (I use half white and half whole wheat)
1 tsp salt
2 TB olive oil
2 TB honey
3/4 c cold water
yeast/water mixture

Mix together and knead until gluten is well developed and the bread looks smooth on the outside. This takes about 10 minutes.


Place in an oiled bowl until doubled in size.


Divide the dough into two pieces. Roll them into 2 long rectangular pieces. Place your cheese and toppings down the middle of the pizza. Then make slices on either side of the dough. Once you have done that, then you will bring a slice from each side and tie the dough together. (See the picture and you will understand.)






Place on a cookie sheet and cook at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Cut into slices.

For those on a dairy-free diet like me, I don't put cheese on part of the pizza for me, and I still think it tastes okay.

Then while the pizza is cooking, start your pizza sauce for dipping. Unfortunately, I just "wing-it" with the spices, so I don't really have a recipe for it.
2 small cans of tomato sauce


Garlic powder
Onion powder
Basil
Oregano
Parsley
Pepper

I use twice as much garlic and oregano compared to everything else.


Serve the pizza with the sauce and with other finger foods like carrots and grapes. Yum!

Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

A friend requested that I post this recipe, found here . I have been buying whole wheat buns at the store for years. And they are so expensive. I came across this recipe, and I LOVE it. They taste wonderful!

Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns (makes about 1 1/2 dozen)

5-6 c. whole wheat flour
2 TB yeast
1/3 c. powdered milk
2 c. warm water
1/4 c. oil (I use canola, but I'm sure olive would work)
2 T honey
2 eggs
2 t salt
2 T vital wheat gluten/dough enhancer

Mix yeast, liquid and 3 cups flour together. Dump everything else in and knead 10 minutes or until gluten is well developed. The dough should just clean the sides of the bowl, but still be a little tacky to the touch. Let rise until doubled.

Form dough into peach size balls and then flatten them, but not too much. Let rise 20 minutes. Cook at 350 degrees about 18-20 minutes.