Why opt for store bought, factory made granola when you can make a batch in 30 minutes without preservatives and synthetic ingredients. Granola is a staple in my natural pantry. It's a quick snack and is great with homemade cashew or almond milk. Hot cereal or cold cereal. Anytime of the day. This is my baked version that our family enjoys. INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups rolled oats (1 cup will be ground) ⅔ cup raw, date or coconut sugar 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds ¾ teaspoon

Dad is an extremely complicated man. He grew up in the deep south, during the Jim Crow era, IQ of a genius, 1 Doctorate, 2 Masters & 1 Bachelors, fought for equal rights, was an administrator for the State of Florida, ran for public office, published books and articles and has many scientific patents. He would say that is his story. But there are many many more layers to him. To tell the summarized version of how he impacted my life, I would have to go to my childhood. My da