When I first discovered how easy baked apples were to make, I immediately began putting my touch on the recipe to give them just a little something extra.  These Granola Baked Apples make the perfect single serving dessert and give you all of the great flavors of warm apple pie but without the added guilt. 

Enjoy! 

Granola Baked Apples 

• 1 large tart apple such as honeycrisp, pink lady or granny smith 
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 2 tablespoons Off Road Edition granola 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Scoop out the core from top of the apple, leaving a well. Do not cut all the way through. Stuff each apple with brown sugar, granola and  butter. Place in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until sugar begins to caramelize and apples are tender.

The Nuts About Granola/Keystone Velo team have been working over the winter to hit the 2012 race scene with a  fresh new look and hopefully will bring some leftover fitness after the winter that seems to have never really made its mark( thank you Old man winter for taking it a little easy on us this year).

The team has a good representation of riders in the road, mountain bike and cyclocross disciplines of cycling. During the spring and summer the team generally split ways as one team focuses primarily on the road season with others take part in regional mountain bike races and endurance based off road events. Eventually the teams will merge when cyclocross starts in the fall.

To jump start the season we are sending at least two, 4 rider teams and one, 2 rider team too the Marysville Relay in beginning of April. This is always a fun way to start the year and serves as a nice reunion to most involved in the scene.The ball will start to roll over the summer and the NAG racing team will also compete in some of the MASS Series.

In the meantime the Road crew will travel to the local and regional events and hope to make an impression on the cat 3/4 field. Stay tuned for updates and results as we look forward to a successful venture.

Chocolate Covered Granola Strawberries 

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Ingredients: 

• 6 oz semi sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup NAG Date Food granola
• 1 pound strawberries with stems, washed and dried

Nothing says “I love you” than a perfectly wrapped box of delicious handmade granola.  Chocolate is far too overrated.

• Lovers Combo- Peanut butter and chocolate
• Chocolate Mint Cookie- Tastes just like a Thin Mint!
• Mexican Hot Chocolate- Dark chocolate infused with cinnamon & a touch of cayenne

We’re giving away one sampling box of all three fabulous flavors!  You will receive….

• 4- Chocolate Mint Cookie 2oz. bags
• 4- Mexican Hot Chocolate 2oz. bags
• 4 – Lover’s Combo 2oz. bags

Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Smoothie 

• 1/2 C Canned Pumpkin
• 1/4 Cup Vanilla Yogurt (I used Chobani)
• 1/2 C Almond Milk (or soy milk or regular milk)
• 4-5 Ice Cubes
• 1 T Cinnamon
• 2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 1 Scoop Chocolate Protein Powder (or coco powder)
• 1 T E-Town Carrot Cake NAG Granola 

Be prepared to enter a state of pure pumpkin bliss!

The article gives an accurate portrayal of how this small idea to raise money for a triathlon competition turned into the well established business that it is today while highlighting its core principals….always using the freshest ingredients with local ingredients.

You can read the full piece here.

Just a reminder, if you haven’t entered yet, we’re giving away a bag of Plain Jane Granolaand Shiloh Farms Sprouted Pancake & Waffle Mix. You have until Tuesday, February 7th so head over here now and enter.

Photo courtesy of Kath Eats 

Kath Younger of Katheats.com is currently running a special promotion on this set via her Open Sky store.

For only $20 this includes 4 2oz bags each of….

• Lover’s Combo (Chocolate Peanut Butter)
• Chocolate Mint Cookie (Vegan)
• Mexican Hot Chocolate

Head over to Kath’s site now and grab this hot deal while you can!  There’s only 1 day to take advantage so don’t miss out.  

Shiloh Farms specializes in wholesome, healthy, all-natural food products that include sprouted grain breads, sprouted flours, pretzels, dried fruits, nuts, flours, grains, cheeses and more; about 90% are certified organic. “The new facility will include separate equipment dedicated to wheat-free, gluten-free production, so we’ll be expanding our line and introducing new, certified gluten free products- something our customers have been asking for,” said Peter Horvath, Shiloh Farms Director of Marketing and Business Development.

By partnering with Shiloh Farms, NAG will be able to expand their own brand and those of others via co-packing contacts. “All three companies are committed to producing superb, high quality products to serve our community,” Said Sarah Lanphier, CEO, Nuts About Granola.

Have you tried any Shiloh Farms products?  Have you tried any NAG products yet? Would you like the chance to try them both?

Simply leave a comment on this post stating one Shiloh Farms product and one NAG product that you would most like to try and you will be automatically entered to win a bag of Shiloh Farms Organic Sprouted Pancake & Waffle Mix AND a bag of NAG’s Plain Jane Granola.

Earn an extra entry for each: (leave a separate comment for each)

• Like NAG on Facebook
• Follow NAG on Twitter
• Subscribe to the NAG Blog 

That is unless you consider these…..

These two bite almond butter granola cookies have virtually no sugar, are low in fat, and can actually be considered good for you!  What a better reason to have a cookie a day.

Two-Bite Almond Butter Granola Balls

(adapted from Chocolate Covered Katie’s Oatmeal-Raisin Breakfast Cookies)

Ingredients:

• 1/4 C Rolled Oats
• 1/4 C Plain Jane Granola
• 1/4 C Almond Butter
• 1/2 C Apple Sauce (no sugar added)
• 1/2 Overripe Banana
• 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 3 T Chocolate Chips (I used chocolate covered sunflower seeds)

]]> http://www.nutsaboutgranola.com/blog/2012/01/two-bite-almond-butter-granola-balls/feed/ 2 http://www.nutsaboutgranola.com/blog/2012/01/nag-alpina-granola-meets-yogurt/ http://www.nutsaboutgranola.com/blog/2012/01/nag-alpina-granola-meets-yogurt/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:23:22 +0000 LaurenPodolsky http://www.nutsaboutgranola.com/?p=1394 Continue reading →]]> Last fall, Nuts About Granola was approached with an innovate business endeavor to manufacture four different granolas for a new product of Greek yogurt that has recently hit the US.  Alpina Foods, established in 1945 by two Swiss Entrepreneurs, has become one of the most recognized dairy companies in the world.  Aplina runs 9 industrial facilities in 3 countries and is bringing their line to the US with their recent factory in Batavia, NY and plans to make their name known with their latest yogurt and granola line.  When the company was looking for someone to create a unique and artisanal granola product for this venture,  they stumbled upon Nuts About Granola and saw it as the perfect it.

Revive, a 0% fat Greek Yogurt paired with fresh granola, is designed to promote youth, vitality, focus and calm.  The functionality comes from the natural power of the ingredients used in its granolas.  Vitality is packed with super foods to help sustain energy; Calm is combined with honey and toppings that produces calm and serenity; Youth supplies antioxidants to keep your mind and body youthful; and Focus is rich in omega-3 fatty acids to help your mind stay sharp and focused.

Last year, Nuts About Granola was operating as a regional success and with their recent ongoing relationship with Alpina, they now have a presence along the entire East Coast.  Revive is expected to hit the dairy aisle in February so keep an eye out for it in your area.

Which one do you want to try!?