This gluten-free granola recipe is great as a topping for smoothie bowls, porridge or just as a granola bowl!
~ Vegan & Gluten-Free ~
Ingredients:
2 cups buckwheat, soaked in 4 cups water for about 5 hours, drained then rise well
1 1/2 cups hazelnuts , chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup sunflower seeds
4 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 cups dried figs, chopped into small chunks or raisins
1/2 cup nut or seed butter (almond, sunflower seed, or peanut)
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil
In a large bowl add pre-soaked buckwheat, chopped hazelnuts, chopped pecans, sliced almonds, sunflower seeds and cinnamon. Stir together until evenly combined. In a small sauce pan over medium heat add nut butter, maple syrup and coconut oil. Bring to a simmer stirring frequently until well combined. Remove from heat and pour into nut & seed mixture. Stir thoroughly until evenly combined. Pour onto lightly greased (with coconut oil) baking tray and spread out evenly.
Bake at 375 for 25-30minutes.
Remove from oven at about 15 minutes to redistribute granola so the underneath lay is on top. Bake until light golden brown, then reduce heat to 325 and bake for another 30-35minutes redistributing granola 1-2 more times. Remove from oven and let cool for about 1 hours. Pour into large bowl and stir in dried fruit until evenly distributed. Store in air tight containers. Can be kept in fridge for about 4 weeks or in freezer for up to 3 months.
Make ~ 12-16 cups of granola
Prep & baking time:
Prep time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 1 hour (plus 1 hr cooling)
Love the Power of Food:
Buckwheat
Firstly buckwheat is actually a seed not a grain and is gluten free! This makes it an excellent alternative for gluten sensitive individuals. Buckwheat contains all essential amino acids so is an excellent protein source. It also contains good amounts of manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, pantothenic acid and dietary fibre. This beautiful seed is loaded with health promoting antioxidants specifically Rutin and Quercitin. It has also been shown to help lower unhealthy cholesterol levels. If you have not tried buckwheat yet, I highly recommend it. Buckwheat also can be a great alternative to rice in meals, as a porridge instead of oats and buckwheat flour can be great for baking too!!
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