Crunchy Granola and Clean Living

I like to start the new year with a clean slate and cleaned out kitchen. It means emptying every cabinet, drawer and pantry. Plus, the fridge and freezer. Everything is wiped clean and expiration dates are checked. Finally, ingredients are either returned to their shelves or lined up on the counter to be used up ASAP. Do you like crunchy granola?

I don't throw any food out, but take those half empty bags and containers of oats, seeds, nuts and extracts and toss them together to make a really simple, but great crunchy granola. Hey, I think this might even be called a "clean" recipe. (Just another trendy buzz word for eliminating processed foods from your diet.) Anyway, it's not too sweet thanks to Organic Blue Agave Nectar and gets a favor burst from some Celtic Sea Salt and vanilla bean powder. It's addictive and another one of my recipes that gives you complete freedom to customize to your own taste. I hope you are inspired by what's in your cabinets and pantry. Go clean.