I have been known to get some flack for arriving to work with such...a huge...lunch. In my defense, my lunch bag has some protein for right after my morning workout, my breakfast, my lunch, and at least 3 or 4 snacks to get me through my day. So yes, while this may seem like a lot of food, I'm an active person who likes (and needs!) to eat! One snack that I keep on my desk is a jar of my granola, and I swear by it. I say 'my' granola, because I went through quite the process trying to find one that both fit with my food sensitivities, and also didn't break the bank! If you've ever hunted your local grocery store isle's for a low sugar, affordable granola, I'm going to bet that you agree with me that one doesn't exist. $6.00 for a tiny box of the stuff is outrageous! And so, if you want something done right, do it yourself! And so, I'd like to share my recipe with you so you too can have a beautiful looking snack to keep on your desk too! The crucial step, not to be overlooked when making this recipe, is toasting the almonds first. Doing this brings an amazing warmth to the dish, especially if you serve it warm fresh from the oven, tossed with your favorite yogurt, almond milk, and/or fruit. Another point worth mentioning is not to be scared off by the high calorie count in granola,