Homemade Granola

Ingredients:

7 cups of whole oats

1 cup flax seed meal

1 cup almonds

1 cup walnuts

1 cup pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup sesame seeds

1 1/2 cups honey

1/2 cup melted coconut oil

2 cups dried fruit (I used cranberries this time.)

1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Put almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds in the food processor and pulse until they are chopped to the consistency that you like.  (You can use whatever nuts you like best or whatever you have on hand at the time!) Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and stir well.

Combine honey and coconut oil in a pan.  Heat on the stove until coconut oil is melted, and it is combined with the honey.  Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and combine until the mixture is coated.  You may need to use your hands to combine it well.

Spread it evenly in a baking pan.  Bake on 325 for 15 minutes.  Then stir it well on the pan.  Continue to bake for 5 minutes at a time and stir well until granola is dry and slightly toasted.  Be sure to watch it well as it can easily get too brown.  Store in an airtight container.  This recipe will easily freeze for use whenever you are ready!

Healthy Homemade Granola

Ingredients:
6 cups whole rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup ground flax seeds
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup raw honey
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup water
1 T. vanilla
1 cup "add ins" such as dried fruit, carob chips, etc.

Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl (except for add ins). In a pot combine honey, oil, and water. Heat on low until mixed together.




Pour liquid mixture over dry mixture. Stir until dry mixture is wet.


Pour mixture onto 2 baking sheets and spread evenly on pans. Bake at 350 until oats are crunchy. Stir mixture every 10-15 minutes.  Remove from the oven when crisp and pour into an airtight container.  Add additional items to suit your taste.  I added dried cranberries this time.  Leave the lid off and continue to stir every 15 minutes until granola is cool.  Cover with the lid and store!

Basic Muffin Recipe

Ingredients:
2 cups almond milk
2 1/2 cups freshly ground soft white wheat grain
1/2 cup flax seed meal
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/4 cup sucanat
2-3 mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Place all dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir well. Add the milk, nuts, and bananas. Stir just until moistened.

**You can add dried fruit, fresh blueberries, or even carob chips! We have served them with homemade chocolate icing as dessert. Get creative and come up with your own combination!

Pour into a muffin tin that has been well greased with oil. I use safflower which is a high heat oil. Makes about 18 muffins.

Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes.

This recipe has no oil, eggs, or dairy. I keep boxed almond milk in the cabinet to always have on hand. This recipe works great for days when we are low on refrigerated items. You can freeze your bananas that are turning brown, and you will always have them on hand. Just put them in the fridge to thaw over night. These muffins freeze well.

Thanks Anna Kathryn for asking for this recipe!

Carob Banana Walnut Smoothie

Ingredients:
2 cups almond milk
4 T carob powder
3 frozen bananas
1 cup ice cubes
1/4 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup flax seed meal

Topping:
Carob Chips
Bananas
Walnuts

Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth and creamy. I had a cup of pulp left from juicing that morning that I added as well. It contained apple, spinach, and carrot. Top with carob chips, bananas, and walnuts.  This made enough for 6 servings that were about 6 ounces each for our family.  You can adjust the recipe for the serving size you need!  You can also add more almond milk if you like a thinner smoothie.