Orange Yogurt and Granola

Orange Yogurt

4 cups (2 pints) plain yogurt

1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup honey

1 orange, zest grated

1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

• Line a sieve or strainer with paper towels and suspend it over a bowl. Pour the yogurt into the sieve and allow it to drain, refrigerated, for 3 hours or overnight.

• Place the thickened yogurt into a bowl and stir in the vanilla, honey, and orange zest. Thin with orange juice until it is a desirable consistency. If necessary, sweeten with a touch of sugar.

• Garnish with sections of orange, orange zest, and/or granola and serve.

Granola

1 cup quick-cooking (not instant) rolled oats

1/2 cup sweetened, shredded coconut

1/2 cup sliced almonds

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons honey

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

• Toss the oats, coconut, almonds, oil, and honey together in a large bowl until they are completely combined. Pour onto a sheet pan and bake, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until the mixture turns a nice, even golden brown, about 20 minutes.

• Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool, stirring once. Store in an airtight container.