Friday, March 16, 2012

Grape-Nuts Cereal

Grape-nuts cereal is not something that I have ever given much thought to until I recently had them sprinkled on a salad at a restaurant.  This started the wheels turning. What a great way to replace croutons.  I love almonds on my salad but sometimes I have already had plenty of almonds as a snack and don't want to eat any more.  I am really just looking for that crunch that I love in a salad.  For this purpose grape-nuts work great.  Not to mention the added fiber benefit, good amount of protein and they are 100% whole grain.  If you read the nutrition facts a serving size is 1/2 cup.  I only used about 1-2 Tablespoons so keep that in mind when calculating the nutrition facts.

So today I made a Quick Curry Carrot Soup for lunch and thought it needed a little crunch for texture instead of croutons.  Grape-nuts!!!  It was delicious!  I only used about 1 Tablespoon and it really did the trick.  

I am beginning to think the possibilities are endless for texture in food not always meaning so many calories.  Give it a try and let me know what you think!  Also pass on your ideas to me!

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