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!
