There are so many variations and ways familes' choose to feed themselves, that to be honest, it can make my head spin. Everyone has a reason for feeling the way they do about the food they eat. Vegans, vegetarians, raw foodists, whole foodists....the list goes on.
In our home, I try to stay away from any "extreme" as far as labeling goes. First and foremost, we eat REAL food. You know, the pronouncable kind. That's our favorite. Maybe we should be labeled "pronouncers". You know, those who only eat what they can say. Just don't say it while you're eating it. Ha.
As often as possible, we do eat local, organic, natural food. This is the ideal for my family. I also like to add raw foods to our diet as often as possible. That said, I thought it might be nice to have recipes available on the blog in our favorite raw and baked/cooked versions. Then, you can choose what works for your family, if you like.
5 cups buckwheaties (sprouted and dehydrated buckwheat groats)
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup raw honey
1/4 c. ground flax seeds
1/2 c. ground sesame seeds
1/2 c. raisins
1/4 . sprouted pumpkin seeds
1/4. c. sprouted sunflower seeds
2 teaspoons or more cinnamon (I purchase potent and fresh cinnamon from Bulk Herb Store)
1 Tablespoon vanilla
Mix all ingredients together, and place on sheets and dehydrate for 12 hours or until crunchy.
:: Homemade Baked Granola ::
{ Recipe found here}
{Handcarved wooden utensils (as in first photo above)...can be purchased at cooperwares.com}
{This post is a part of Monday Mania, Real Food Wednesday and Works for Me Wednesday, Pennywise Platter, Frugal Friday, and Fight Back Friday}
Okay...you've inspired me to get my dehydrater out of the box. I had been so good with it last year, but then put it away once and then got out of the habit. But this looks great.
Posted by: Kathy Gillen | 03/04/2011 at 12:56 PM
Kathy,
It is easy to get out of those "good habits"...much harder than the "bad habits", for some reason. I'm glad you're getting out your dehydrator again! Let me know if enjoy the recipes! Thanks so much for commenting, and hope to 'hear' from you again!
Blessings,
Joy
Posted by: Joy Y. | 03/06/2011 at 07:05 PM
Do you know how it would work to sprout the buckwheat and put it in without drying it? It's going to get dried as granola anyway...
Posted by: mrskatie | 03/12/2011 at 10:38 AM
I am always looking for good granola recipes I will have to try this one!
Posted by: Desiree | 06/27/2011 at 09:23 AM
Desiree,
These are both so very good, and good for you! I don't know which one is my favorite--hope you enjoy them, too. Thanks so much for your comment.
Blessings,
~Joy
Posted by: Joy Y. | 06/27/2011 at 09:25 AM
I'd love this but when it comes to making Ganola I am great one month then when it's gone I revert to the store brought (which I like too) and don't make more for another 6 months. Ok I'll try this one...
Posted by: Homeopathy Ireland | 10/14/2011 at 07:30 AM
I don't think you'll regret trying it....I was just eating it by the handful out of the jar as I was reading your comment!
Blessings,
Joy~
Posted by: Joy Y. | 10/14/2011 at 07:53 AM