Saturday, July 18, 2015

Best Granola EVER and Grain-Free!


This cookbook was on the table at a friend's home. It looked good so I checked it out on Amazon. At the time, there were 1600 reviews and the majority were positive. Many said that every single recipe was fabulous so I ordered it since I can't eat grains or dairy.

It is fabulous! Every single recipe is yummy. Every person I have given the granola to taste has LOVED it. I'll write the recipe so you can try it. If you love it like we do and want to fix your family nourishing food, order the book!

I bought all of these raw and organic at the health food store ~

1 cup almonds
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup cashews
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon sea salt

Put in a bowl, cover with water and let soak 24 hours.
Drain and dry them off with a towel.

Put them  in a food processor; process until they are the size of oats, then add ~

3/4 cup melted honey or maple syrup 
{I used maple syrup since it's much lower in fructose
 and I only used half this amount and it's still yummy!}
2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
1 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon cinnamon

Pulse until it's all combined.

You can then add 1/2 cup of shredded, unsweetened coconut, if you'd like.

Spread the granola out in a dehydrator or your oven set on low and dehydrate for almost 24 hours. Add 1/2 cup raisins also, if you'd like. I eat it plain or with her homemade almond milk which is SO easy to make! Your whole family will love it.

I've had this book for a week and have already tried her roasted garlic faux mashed potatoes, blueberry jam, marinated and grilled zucchini, waffles, bread, chocolate chip cookies {Oh my, are they delicious!} and my daughters-in-law made her Korean Beef Noodle and they loved it!

In my opinion, this cookbook is money well spent!

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, 
and cometh down from the Father of lights, 
with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
James 1:17



Best Chocolate Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, and Wheat-Free Cookies!
The only problem is you eat half the batter; it's SO yummy!

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Yum! I hope to make this granola recipe soon. I follow the blood type diet because it works well for me, and I'm type O, so I try to avoid flour/gluten. This looks like it'd be perfect for breakfast!

I have been reading Laine's letters that you've referred to... wow, what a blessing they are! I also clicked on the link that was given in the comments to access her letters, and I'm happy to find that she also has recipes that are up on that link. I love trying new recipes. I am in the process of printing out her letters and your posts on finances and keeping a notebook on what I learn, as well as Bible verses about money. My husband says we're doing fine in this area, but gave me the go-ahead to try and save more if I want to, which I absolutely do. God's blessed us, and we're thankful to have purchased a third farm and signed the deed this week. But I know I could be doing better yet with the household budget. Cooking from scratch is one of my favorite tips that you and Laine give! Reading about how she went without hot water for awhile really opened my eyes. As soon as I start feeling comfortable as far as being a Christian woman, God always shows me another area I can improve on. I feel pretty convicted that I could be doing better in spending and saving, so that's where I'm at now, being often reminded to not make money and treasures on earth an idol. So glad I found your blog and Laine's letters.
1 reply · active 506 weeks ago
Yes, Katie, she sacrificed a lot of material comforts to be home with her children but it was a small price to pay to have all of her children growing up to walk in Truth!
I decided to see if our local library has this cookbook. I was able to reserve one. I think it looks like a really good book, but sometimes it is nice to make sure before I spend the money. I think I will have to try this granola. My husband likes it in is yogurt, but the oatmeal doesn't help his blood sugar. This one would work for him.
1 reply · active 506 weeks ago
Those cookies look delicious! I've been looking for a healthy dessert recipe to bring to our family reunion next month and so far those look like the winner.
1 reply · active 506 weeks ago
Best cookies, in my opinion!
This looks like an excellent cookbook. My girls are starting to really enjoy cooking and they are health nuts! I think we will all enjoy the recipes. Thank you for the recommendation!
I follow Trim Healthy Mama, it's a mostly gluten free whole foods based sugar free diet so it's very in line with what I often read from you. I've been doing it for 2 1/2 years, lost 115lbs and maintained it even after another pregnancy so it's been working very well for me. I asked among other ladies and apparently this book is great and pairs well with Trim Healthy Mama so I'm going to buy for a girlfriend who loves to cook (it' her birthday). I'm hoping maybe I can get it for myself too. Thanks for the recommendation and your blog!

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