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Blueberry Bran Sunflower Muffins

These fruit-rich, nutty muffins were a highlight on a summer-beach-weekend menu. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Oat and Nut Granola with Sunflower Seeds

"While on vacation in central Utah, I stayed in Bicknell at a wonderful place called The Lodge at Red River Ranch," writes Nancy Schmauder of University Place, Washington. "The granola was a breakfast treat worth getting up for." This crunchy granola has a touch of sweetness from honey and brown sugar. It makes a great breakfast served with milk, or a good snack eaten plain. Note that it can be made up to two weeks ahead.

Sesame and Sunflower Whole Wheat Bread

This recipe can easily be doubled.

Snow Pea and Green Bean Salad

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Oatmeal Baked Apples

Baked apple with granola and sour cream—serving as two recipes in one, it effortlessly transitions between a delightful breakfast and a satisfying dessert.

Seedy Arepas With Black Beans and Avocado

There are countless variations of arepas all over Colombia and Venezuela, but whether they’re stuffed with cheese, chicken, or pork, the dough starts in the same way: with arepa flour.

No-Nut Granola

Choose a mild, not-too-grassy, not-too-peppery olive oil for this granola.

Toasted Walnuts with Parmesan and Aleppo Pepper

Using whole walnuts means there's more area for the seeds to get stuck and add crunch.

Savory Granola

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

Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Sprouts and Seeds

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