Last chance for summer treats!

Thursday, August 28, 2008 by Annessa Chumbley

With just a few more weeks of summer left, don't miss out on your chance to enjoy these delicious "brain power" foods that are perfect for bariatric surgery patients and their families!

Crunchy Walnut Granola

2 cups whole rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
1 cup walnut pieces
½ cup toasted wheat germ
½ cup non-fat dry milk
¼ cup sunflower seeds (shells removed)
¼ cup slivered almonds
3 Tbsp ground flaxseed

½ cup sugar-free maple syrup
3 Tbsp skim or 1% milk
½ cup Splenda®
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
pinch of salt

Heat oven to 275°.  In medium-sized bowl, combine dry ingredients.  In small bowl, pour maple syrup and whisk in milk, Splenda®, cinnamon, vanilla, almond extract and salt.  Pour wet mixture over oat mixture, stirring well to coat granola evenly.  Spread onto a large sheet-pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.  Bake at 275° for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.  (Hint: if you like more crispy granola, bake for longer, for more chewy, bake for a shorter time). 

Nutrition Facts: Serves: 12; Serving size: 1/3 cup; Calories: 160; Protein: 6 g; Fat: 9 g; Carbs: 15g;

Blueberry Brainpower Smoothie

1 cup skim, 1% milk, or soymilk 
1 scoop Jay Robb’s® Vanilla Protein Powder
½ cup light vanilla yogurt (Yoplait’s Very Vanilla Light ‘n Fat Free is yummy!) 
½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 Tbsp toasted wheat germ
1 handful ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender, and let it run until you have a smooth, brain-boosting shake!  Add ice as desired.  Enjoy! 

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