Gluten-free Vegan Banana Muffins

Honestly, they are good, despite the title!  Try it!

In one bowl, whisk together
2 cups barley flour
1 cup corn meal
1 1/2 tbs baking powder
1/2 tsp salt


In another bowl, whisk

3 tbs flaxmeal
9 tbs water
1 cup sugar
Whisk in 1/4 cup coconut oil (or other oil)
Then add 6 over-ripe mashed bananas


Add the banana mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing slowly and gently, until just moistened.

Spoon into muffin cups (3/4 way full) and bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until browned and toothpick comes clean.

Makes 30 muffins.

Cranberry Walnut Granola

A much simpler granola recipe!

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Mix the following in a large bowl:

4 cups oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup walnuts pulsed in blender to create crumbs
1 cup slivered almonds

In a sauce pan, combine:

1/2 cup honey or agave syrup (vegan)
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup canola oil

Warm over medium-low heat until combined and warm.

Pour half of the syrup mixture over the oats and nuts and mix well.

Spread oats on an ungreased cookie sheet and place in oven for 15 minutes.  Remove from oven, pour remaining syrup over, and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Let cool in pan and then remove with a metal spatula.  Add 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries, and store in an air-tight container or ziplock bag.