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Recently made granola and popcorn for quick snacks.
I like to buy a big bag of popcorn kernels and cook popcorn in a covered pot. I feel it reduces waste compared to buying single serving popcorn packages for the microwave and since the kernels are usually plain, makes it easier to choose how to flavor the popcorn. There are situations where convenience is the most important factor, but if the extra effort is reasonable I find it well worth doing. Though if convienience is the most important factor, pre-popped popcorn may be a better choice than microwave popcorn.
Granola takes more time and effort than popcorn but is still fairly straightforward to make from scratch and very rewarding to customize. I use a peanut butter and maple syrup base to stick the oats together, but there are many other ways to do that. And of course many choices for what nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and other additions to add.
I like to buy a big bag of popcorn kernels and cook popcorn in a covered pot. I feel it reduces waste compared to buying single serving popcorn packages for the microwave and since the kernels are usually plain, makes it easier to choose how to flavor the popcorn. There are situations where convenience is the most important factor, but if the extra effort is reasonable I find it well worth doing. Though if convienience is the most important factor, pre-popped popcorn may be a better choice than microwave popcorn.
Granola takes more time and effort than popcorn but is still fairly straightforward to make from scratch and very rewarding to customize. I use a peanut butter and maple syrup base to stick the oats together, but there are many other ways to do that. And of course many choices for what nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and other additions to add.