Use these crisp, zesty, nutritious nuggets instead of croutons to add lots of fiber and great taste to your green salads.

1 tbs.    Olive oil
1/2 tsp.    Ground thyme
1/2 tsp.    Ground oregano
1/2 tsp.    Ground rosemary
1/4 tsp.    Garlic powder
1/4 tsp    Salt
1 c.    SmartBran™ cereal

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a sheet pan or lipped cookie sheet with aluminum foil.

2. In a small bowl, blend together the oil, thyme, oregano, rosemary, garlic, powder, and salt. Place the cereal in a bowl. Drizzle the seasoned oil over the cereal and toss to coat.

3. Pat into a single layer on the sheet pan and bake in the center of the oven for 3 minutes. Stir. Continue baking until aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes more. (Take care not to burn.) Transfer to a plate, and cool to room temperature. Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool place for up to 1 week.

Yield: Makes 1 cup (recipe may be doubled)
This recipe was created especially for Nature’s Path® by Lorna Sass, the award-winning cookbook author of Whole Grains, Every Day, Every Way.

At Nature’s Path we recommend you use organic ingredients whenever possible.