Streusal Baked Winter Squash

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs winter squash, cubed
Pinch of sea salt
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1 cup Kashi Organic Bite Size Whole Wheat Cereal
3 Tbsp pecans, roughly chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp Earth Balance Buttery Spread or butter, melted

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cook the squash cubes in boiling water for about 30 minutes, until tender when pierced with a knife.

Oil an 8-inch square baking pan. Mix cooked squash, salt, and 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar together in pan.

In a separate bowl, mix remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar with cereal, pecans, and cinnamon. Add margarine or butter; mix well. Sprinkle over squash mixture.

Bake for 15 minutes or until squash mixture is heated through and top is lightly browned.

Shredded Wheat Cookies

INGREDIENTS

2 3/4 cups Kashi Organic Bite Size Whole Wheat Cereal
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup butter at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar

2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt

Special equipment: food processor

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and lightly grease a large baking sheet or two.

Combine the shredded wheat and 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips in the food processor. Blend until finely ground.

In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the shredded wheat mixture. Add the remaining chocolate chips. 

Drop by flat tablespoons onto the lightly greased baking sheets and pop them into the oven.

Check them after 8 minutes or so. Depending on the pan you use, they could be done or it could take as much as 12-15 minutes.

Pull them out when the edges are slightly browned and the middle looks soft and squishy, but isn't doughy.

Make sure you cool them completely before packing in an airtight container.

Chocolate Popcorn Trail Mix

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces chocolate chips
2 cups popped popping corn
2 cups Kashi Organic Bite Size Whole Wheat Cereal
1 cup dried cranberries

DIRECTIONS

Melt chocolate on low heat in medium, heavy-bottomed pot, stirring until completely smooth. Remove from heat.

Add popcorn and cereal; toss to evenly coat.

Spread into single layer on large piece of waxed paper. Cool. Toss with cranberries before serving.

Store in airtight container at room temperature.