Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Homemade Cranberry Granola Bars



After reading the new issue of Runner's Magazine, I came across the fuel section, which highlighted 4 recipes for homemade granola bars. I've been wanting to make my own for a while and therefore I chose to make the simplest recipe.

These bars have only four basic ingredients (dried cranberries, roasted nuts, dates, and unsweetened shredded coconut). I used a variety of nuts since I love a mix. I used what I had on hand in my pantry---walnuts, almonds, pecans, and toasted pumpkin seeds. 

About 1 cup of each basic ingredient and pulse in a food processor. Next, add one or two tablespoons of water to the mixture and pulse again. Transfer to a baking dish. Press with the back of a spoon to flatten and refrigerate for up to an hour. 

Makes 16 Bars. 

Review of Veg Dim Sum



To start my first post for veganmofo2014, I'm going to finish my follow up post as promised.  

One of my favorite places to eat on Sundays (at least once or twice a month) is Vegetarian Dim Sum House on Pell St. In Chinatown, NY. 

There are always three staple items, which are must haves and they are:

Turnip Cake


Buddhist Rolls


Vegetarian Duck Appetizer (Large) 

And then a couple new dishes. This time I tried a noodle soup and the mock roast pork buns. 


Oh and the dumplings...



Always a great meal at VDSH. 

Enjoy! 

Julie