Granola Bites

Via Momtastic--except I put in a little less honey.  And I think if I were to do it again, I'd put in even less honey, but it's that fine line between sticky-enough and sweet-enough, ya know?  I love this idea, essentially a mini homemade granola bar.  So along with adding less honey,  I'm thinking just that: putting them in a pan and cutting them into squares.  Except then I'll call them "granola treats" as a tribute to the ultimate gooey sugary buttery snack (psst: I'm talkin' rice krispy treats if you're not followin').

Dried fruit not your thang?  Try: extra shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips and slivered almonds. 

Slow cookin'-- Lentil Thyme!

Look at all the fun things you can do once you have a crockpot!

Special thanks to my good friend Andrea for sending me this recipe.  As I was telling her, I don't really love crock-potting.  I have vivid smell memories from my teenage years of waking up late on weekends, and eating my cereal while surrounded by roast beef and onions.  However, now that I'm older I understand.   I really hate to argue with convenience. So, I find myself in an odd tug-of-war between smelling my dinner allllll day long and not having to worry about cooking dinner alllll day long...After trying this recipe, I do believe I'll try more slow-cooker recipes.

4 great things about this recipe: 1) someone made it before me, so I knew it'd gonna be good, 2) all the ingredients I magically had on hand, 3) looking over the ingredient list, this meal is pretty easy on the wallet, and 4) it didn't come with a title, so I got to make one up. 

Lentil Thyme!

INGREDIENTS
6 cups chicken or veg broth
1 cup lentils
2 diced carrots
1 chopped onion
2 diced celery stalks
3 tablespoons uncooked rice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper

WHAT TO DO
Everything in the crockpot for 8 hours on low.  When it's done, puree about half of it and then mix it back in.  Serve with non-fat sour cream.