If you're anything like me, it seems like the holidays are just an excuse to go from one pie to another, leaving you a little wider come January. Therefore, instead of offering a luscious, butter-filled sweet recipe in this space, I thought a better idea would be to share a slightly healthier one. I found this in the April issue of Real Simple, and it really lives up to its name of Easy Granola. Granola is shockingly expensive in the grocery store, and this version is just as good (and fresher). I am not advocating this over pies and sweets as a whole, but a swap every once and a while might help the waistline a bit.  My additions are bracketed below.
3. Add the dried fruit and toss to combine. Let cool.
This one is a winner and is great for snacking or for having a big bowl of cereal (and it won't change the color of your milk!).  And of course, So Good is an expert on granola, so trust us – we're professionals.
And keep it in the freezer or fridge. The dried fruit releases moisture and makes it soft instead of crunchy after a time, if you don't.
I just keep it in an air tight container on the counter. My batch never lasts longer than a week before I eat it all.