Light and Crunchy Granola

Most granola recipes call for oil or syrup instead of yogurt. Yogurt gives the granola a lighter taste and fewer calories.

Light and Crunchy Granola

Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well. Add 2 cups rolled oats and 1/2 cup chopped nuts or seeds. Pecans, cashews, walnuts, slivered almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and pumpkin seeds all work well. Stir until all of the rolled oats are moistened. Spread the mixture 1/2 inch deep on a cookie sheet. Bake until some of the granola begins to brown (about 20-30 minutes). Allow to cool before eating. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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Weight Loss Tip: For variety, add some shredded coconut to the mix, or use different nuts. To make lighter granola, substitute puffed wheat for some of the rolled oats. Enjoy the granola in low-fat milk or yogurt, topped with raisins or fresh fruit.

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Easy Millet Recipe for a Gluten-free Whole Grain Hot Breakfast Cereal

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People who start eating more whole grains tend to lose weight, according to a recent Harvard study. A good place to start adding whole grains to your diet is with breakfast. Old-fashioned oatmeal is a good choice. Cracked wheat is another good whole grain hot breakfast cereal. If you have a wheat allergy or intolerance, or if you want a little variety, try millet. Millet is a small grain that has been a food staple for centuries in much of Africa and Asia. It is gaining popularity in other regions as an alternative whole grain. If you can’t find millet in your local grocery store, try a health-food store. Here’s an easy recipe.

Millet Hot Breakfast Cereal

Place 2 cups hulled millet, 3½ cups water, 1 tablespoon oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a pan. Let it sit 1 hour. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer until the water is gone, then remove from heat and let it sit 15 minutes.

Eat as a substitute for rice, or as a hot cereal with milk and topped with fruit or nuts. You can also add a little honey to make it more satisfying.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Relevance to Natural Weight Loss:

Weight Loss Tip: For a healthy breakfast, think outside the box. Instead of processed, packaged breakfast foods, eat a hot cereal made of cracked wheat, old-fashioned rolled oats, millet, or other whole grain.

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