Sunday, April 22, 2012

Kefir Soaked Granola


This Kefir Soaked Granola is yummy! I used my Homemade Kefir. Soaking grains makes them easier to digest and better for you. Cooking it at such a low temperature makes it healthier also.

Put into a large bowl ~

8 cups rolled oats
1 stick melted butter
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
1 1/2 cup kefir or yogurt

Stir well. Put a towel over it and let it sit for 24 hours.

Heat in a small pan on low just until warm ~

1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup raw honey
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup unsweetened coconut

Mix everything together along with ~

2 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup dates pieces
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup walnuts

Spread on two large cookie sheets and bake at 170 degrees for as long as you want. I baked them for 4 hours and the granola was chewy. If you want it crispy, you will have to bake it for a lot longer. I eat my granola with fruit and kefir for a healthy breakfast. Now my granola will even be healthier!

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scienceteacher · 674 weeks ago

This looks delicious, but could you explain how the soaking and cooking at a low temperature increase the health benefits? I am always curious about how to get the most out of my foods!
Is this something I could do with other grains, or are the benefits of soaking and low temp baking specific to granola? Thanks!
2 replies · active 674 weeks ago
Here is a good article about soaking grains ~
http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2012/01/whats...

Concerning low temperatures, I have read many things about the benefits of it but it just makes sense to me that cooking at lower temperatures would be healthier.
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scienceteacher · 674 weeks ago

Thanks!
Looks yummy! I love getting recipes that someone recommends on their blog. That way I know it'll taste good! Thanks for posting and thanks for linking up to Making Your Home Sing Monday!
This looks absolutely delicious! I love granola and homemade is always better!

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