April in Minnesota

We've had far too much snow for the middle of April here in Minnesota. Although we were hoping for enjoying parks and walks, instead we are enjoying baking and new toys at home.

Anabella finally decided smiling is okay, which we are very pleased about. On the right is her new car, which Daddy pushes her around the house on. Too cute.

Today I made a very Easy, Cheap Granola which turned out well.

2 1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup oat bran
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 packets stevia
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup natural applesauce
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup almonds

1. Mix the oats and dry spices.
2. Melt applesauce and coconut oil. Add vanilla.
3. Mix dry and wet ingredients together.
4. Bake at 325 degrees, mixing every 10 minutes for a total of 30 minutes. Let cool on pan, will harden as it cools.
5. Chop up almonds and add. Enjoy!