Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Fall Spiced Pumpkin Granola
Serving Amount
Ingredients
2 cups old–fashioned rolled oats
3⁄4 cup pumpkin seeds
1⁄4 cup pecans, chopped
1⁄4 cup dried cranberries
1⁄4 cup maple syrup
1⁄4 cup canola oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1⁄2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1⁄2 tsp. ground ginger
pinch ground cloves
Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
Combine all dry ingredients and set aside.
Step 3
Combine all wet ingredients and slowly incorporate with dry ingredients.
Step 4
Place mixture on lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Step 5
Optional: stir in ¼ cup chocolate chips
