Mix up your breakfast routine and stay fueled all day long with Simply Suzanne’s Apple Pecan Rosemary Granola. High in both fiber and protein, this savory granola contains only five ingredients. Apples, pecans, granola and raisins are tossed with rosemary for a subtle savory-sweet flavor in each and every bite.

Live Simply’s Cranberry Pepita Dark Chocolate Granola Trail Mix makes for a quick snack on-the go– no other ingredients required! Tart and sweet with just a hint of spice, this mix makes a great breakfast, too.

You can buy your own Simply Suzanne’s Granola or Live Simply Trail Mix or enter in the comments for a chance to win a prize pack from Live Simply. Just let us know, in the comments, how you eat your granola — plain, with fruit, sprinkled over yogurt, or some other way we haven’t even thought of? The contest starts at 10:00 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, May 18 at 5 p.m. EST.

We’re giving away one bag of Live Simply granola and one bag of Live Simply trail mix to three lucky, randomly selected commenters. You must include your email address in the “Email” field when submitting your comment so we can communicate with you if you’re a winner.

You may only comment once to be considered and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 to win. For the first day of the giveaway, all entries (answers) must be entered between 10:00 a.m. EST on May 16 and 5 p.m. EST on May 18, 2012. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of each prize: $12. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a Food Network, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932.

So tell us, how do you eat granola?

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