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Avoid these common mistakes to turn out perfect batches of golden-brown homemade granola every time.

Cacao nibs are unprocessed bits of the cacao pod. They are intensely flavored, not at all sweet, and give a wonderful depth and crunch to meals. Try blending them into smoothies, or use them to top a long-braised stew.

Portion out the oatmeal in individual containers so even if you're running out the door, you won't skip breakfast.

Why shell out $5 when you can make energy bars at home? Packed with tons of flavor and punch, this DIY super snack will power you throughout the day. The dried prunes in this recipe give the bars a chewy consistency with the ground pistachios function as both a nutrient-rich building block that lends structure and  as a textural element that conveniently contains good fats and proteins to keep you satisfied. Pro tip: Rinse your hands under cool water or give them a quick shot of non-stick spray..…

For a delicate—not brittle—crunch, don’t overbake. It’s okay if the center of the cookie is still pale.

You can use this batter as a base and swap in other fruits and spices (say cranberries and finely grated orange zest and ginger) for the blueberries, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

For a slightly more virtuous quick bread—more like breakfast, less like dessert—reduce the amount of granulated sugar to one cup. 

Loaded with oats and bananas, this is a great treat to have on hand after soccer or baseball practice.

Master the wondrously light, streusel-like topping of this bubbly baked summer fruit crisp.

Kefir, a slightly looser, tangier version of yogurt is worth including in your breakfast rotation. Perfect blended in smoothies, with granola, or here in this breakfast jar.

A new restaurant trend, these grain, nut, and seed clusters add a satisfying crunch and healthy hit to salads, veggies, and more.

What every other granola wishes it could be—toasty and nutty, with pieces that break into crunchy clusters instead of crumbs.

Oatmeal, but make it quinoa.

Muesli is a cold porridge of oats, fruit, and yogurt that softens overnight in the refrigerator. If you don’t have time to prepare it the night before, don’t worry. You can omit the oats and make a breakfast parfait with the orange (use one large orange), date, yogurt, cacao nibs, and coconut.

You can prepare steel-cut oats according to package directions. Or quicken the morning cooking by soaking the oats in boiling water before you turn in the night before; in the morning, just put the pot on the stove and they’ll cook in about 10 minutes

This crunchy, nutty, oat-packed loaf can be sliced for breakfast on the go, toasted and topped with yogurt or cream cheese, or eaten in place of an energy bar. 

If the batter thickens as it sits, thin with more club soda.

Pomegranate adds an appropriately seasonal touch and almonds add a crunch to this Museli.

Customize this recipe by subbing in other nuts and seeds.

This recipe proves that streusel makes everything better.

This take on rice cereal treats--studded with pork cracklin's--will sustain you during car rides and afternoon hikes.

Adding whole wheat flour ups the nutritional value of the oatmeal raisin cookies and adds a nice nutty flavor to the recipe.

The secret to perfectly crunchy granola? An egg white.