Friends. Can I just tell you how happy I am that today is Friday? My gargantuan pile of laundry is equally as ecstatic. And so is my empty fridge, my lonely dog and the messy house, not to mention the four people who live here. It's been one mentally exhausting week, and we're so ready for the weekend.
But before we get there, here's what I've been eating every morning this week. It's my jam-jar breakfast. Layers of plain yogurt, homemade granola and a simple cranberry sauce/compote layered in between.
To make the cranberry mixture I simmered 2 cups of cranberries with 1/2 cup of maple syrup, a teaspoon of vanilla and some orange zest, for about 30 minutes. I let it cool and then I mashed the cranberries with the back of a fork. I stored it all in another jam jar in the fridge and have used it all week for my breakfast.
There hasn't really been time for me to eat with the kids, but once I'm parked at work I'm quite happy I took the 45 seconds I needed, to make this. And if you're not sure what to feed your family for breakfast this weekend when you're loading up the car bright and early to hit the ice rink or the ski slopes this might make for a fun on-the-road meal.
Happy weekending!
Love it do you have a granola recipe??
Posted by: sara downes | 01/14/2011 at 12:18 PM
Is this the 4 nut granola you posted a while ago on Mixing Bowl kids? It looks yummy. If it isn't, please share the recipe. Always looking for great granola recipes.
Posted by: Ann | 01/14/2011 at 04:26 PM
I'm loving this combination of flavours. I can't seem to get enough of cranberries these days. I have got to try this soon!
Posted by: Cheri | 01/15/2011 at 12:35 PM
Hi Ann - The four-granola still makes it onto our table quite often. But having said that here is the recipe for my very favourite granola recipe:
http://orangette.blogspot.com/2008/02/consider-it.html
Posted by: Jan Scott | 01/15/2011 at 03:43 PM
So up my alley! Love the idea of serving it in jam jars.. in fact you could transport the yogurt and fruit this way if you were taking it to go, with a baggie of granola to add before you eat it! great idea - thanks! the cranberries and maple syrup sound fab, too!
Posted by: Julie | 01/16/2011 at 06:02 PM
Me either, Cheri! I like them more now than I did over Christmas.
Posted by: Jan Scott | 01/17/2011 at 10:10 AM
I am digging this. I've been eating blueberry/almond parfaits. Since I have a stash of cranberries in the freezer, I may just whip this up!Thanks!
P.S. I'm a newcomer here. Just discovered you the other day through mamasminutia.blogspot.com (my cousin) and I like you!
Posted by: Zoe | 01/17/2011 at 09:37 PM
Hi Zoe - Thanks for stopping by. Im a big fan of Jennifer Jos blog..such good stories.
Posted by: Jan Scott | 01/18/2011 at 02:58 PM
Created my own version of this earlier today: plain yogurt, homemade three citrus marmalade and coconut almond granola. Two big spoons up for taste, texture and nutrition! Sadly I didn't have mine in a jam jar -- packed away currently. Think I'll rescue a couple for my fiancée and I to use for breakfast.
Cheers,
*Heather*
Posted by: heather | 01/24/2011 at 08:43 AM
I love the sounds of the citrus marmalade and the coconut granola - yum!
Posted by: Jan Scott | 01/24/2011 at 09:02 AM