“Yes I’m Sure It’s Not Bird Seed” Toasted Quinoa Granola

Nothing says “I’m beating the man” more than making your own granola. There’s something quintessentially and inexplicably counter-culture about it. So it seems appropriate that it has turned out to be one of the outcomes of #shameseamless. 

Now, how do you make granola even more “granola” you might ask? The answer my friends is quinoa. “Is that bird seed?!” my skeptical friend asked as I pulled it out of the oven. And while I too questioned whether or not I may have taken things a little too far with this one, I have to say the texture of quinoa granola is really satisfying. Load it up with some dried fruit and you’ve got yourself a nice treat, which, in my opinion, does not need to stay relegated to the breakfast hours. Pack it for lunch!

“Honey Bunches You Roast” Brussels Sprouts and Carrots

After my discovery of that terrible Seamless ad campaign on Sunday afternoon, I immediately came home and started putting my $40 worth of groceries to use. It was cold out and I was feeling in a very fall mood. The perfect time to roast some veggies! 

Roasting veggies is a great way to create meals for the week without spending a lot of active time in the kitchen. Really the ideal activity for a Sunday afternoon when it’s just a little too cold for you to want to be outside. I spent mine alternating between reading on the sofa and occasionally checking on my veggies in the oven. 

And what could be more Fall than honey roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots! I personally like adding a few red chili flakes into the mix. A nice zip of heat that cuts the sweetness of the honey a bit.