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Pumpkin Spice Granola

July 14, 2016 By Aly 13 Comments

Pumpkin Spice Granola will be your new favorite with the flavors of pumpkin, maple and spice woven into an easy homemade granola. This Pumpkin Spice Granola is a delicious way to start the day or whenever you want a healthy snack

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links of products that I adore and trust in my kitchen. Thank you for supporting Cooking In Stilettos. This recipe originally appeared on Cooking In Stilettos in October of 2012. The recipe has been updated with new photos and any recipe changes that I have incorporated over the years.

While out shopping, I happened to stop by Barnes & Noble. While I was perusing the cookbook section, I happened to notice a stack of books on the back counter and lo and behold, at the top of the book pile was Cook Yourself Sexy: Easy Delicious Recipes for the Hottest, Most Confident You, from one of my fave stiletto gals, Candice Kumai. I have had the book pre-ordered for months but that wasn’t slated to be delivered until release day. Being the impatient stiletto wench that I am, it was a no-brainer. I grabbed one of the copies and went straight to the register. Recipes had to be made and no time like the present, right?…

#BeSnacksational with Lemon Berry Yogurt Crunch Parfait

March 9, 2016 By Aly

This Lemon Berry Yogurt Crunch Parfait is the perfect midday snack or breakfast on the go. Lemon curd and strawberry jam are layered with vanilla yogurt and crunchy granola for a delicious sweet bite!

This conversation is sponsored by ACME Markets. My opinion and snack cravings are all my own.

Ever find yourself in a bit of a midday slump where it’s not quite quitting time and you need a bit of a bite to pick yourself up? In the morning, do you find yourself racing off to the 9to9 and not in the mood for a heavy breakfast but want something flavorful with a bit of a protein kick? I have the perfect bite for you – this Lemon Berry Yogurt Crunch Parfait.

I have a bit of an obsession with lemon curd. It’s sweet and tart and when it’s paired with berries, it’s heaven on a spoon. I would get this yogurt cup from a coffee house that had a bit of lemon curd and berries with a hint of granola but at $4 a pop plus coffee, well, my wallet threatened an intervention.

When I headed to my local ACME to do some shopping recently, it hit me – I could start making my own but on my terms. Like a gal on a mission, I grabbed some Yoplait® Greek Yogurt along with Nature Valley™ Granola and in addition, I would stock up on some yogurt and granola bars for those days when I’m on the go.

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Cherry Almond Granola

September 6, 2014 By Aly 2 Comments

Cherry Almond Granola is a fabulous way to start your day! Dried cherries and almonds are tossed with oats, spices and nuts for a fabulous sweet and crunchy bite. Perfect sprinkled on yogurt, mixed into muffins or even on its own, this Cherry Almond Granola will be a family favorite!

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It’s not even the second week of September and I feel like things are crazed beyond belief already. I meant to get this up on Thursday and share the deliciousness for September’s Leftover Club but life decided to interfere.

Now – for those that don’t know about the deliciousness that is The Leftovers Club, it’s a group of fabulous bloggers led by Elizabeth of Food Ramblings where we share with each other some tasty treats from our blogging adventures. When food bloggers test recipes, there’s always a plethora of leftovers so why not share with our fellow blog buddies, right? This month I was paired up with Joanne of Eats Well With Others. I had the privilege of meeting Joanne at the San Pellegrino event a few weeks prior so when I saw I was paired up with her, I knew I had to whip up a recipe that was healthy and delicious. This Cherry Almond Granola was a must – sweet and a bit savory from the salty nuts. Joanne was in the midst of moving chaos so I figured that this granola would be one of those snacks that would be perfect to munch on. I’ve been dying to add my own spin to this tried and true Barefoot Contessa recipe. Let’s just say – I had to make a double batch – one for Joanne – one for the household and, last time I checked the granola container, I might have to make another batch….

Harvest Granola for #TheLeftoversClub

October 3, 2013 By Aly 5 Comments

It’s the first Thursday of October and you know what that means, right?

This month’s Leftover Club assignment was a fun one. I’ve had this recipe in my “Must Make” folder for quite some time, but it was always one of those “I’ll get to it – I’ll get to it” and the recipe sits in the file and doesn’t get any love. However, when I was paired up with the lovely Sandra of Meadows Cooks, after reading her blog for a bit and finding some healthy recipes of hers that I want to try and her quest to make some of the standard dishes that we all adore a bit healthier, I figured that I’d finally make this granola but with a bit of a fall spin. With the addition of some lovely dried fruit (apples, cherries & cranberries) and the warmth of apple pie spice – this Harvest Granola is one that I will be making time and time again. After I packed up the “leftovers”, I decided that this weekend I was making a double batch – it is that good!

Sandra sent me these lovely apple cider caramels that are beyond divine and you can get the skinny on how she faced danger while making them here.

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