Raw Granola

I make a batch of this whenever I go on a camping trip. The recipe makes about 24 serving - 1/3 cup per serving, which is small but fills you up since it all nuts, seeds, and coconut. This does require a dehydrator, which you can get for under $50 online.

SOAKING THE NUTS & SEEDS:

This granola is loaded with enzymes and antioxidants. I usually soak the nuts and seeds for about 6 hours. Soaking encourages the production of enzymes, which further aid the digestibility and increases nutrition.

ORGANIC CACAO POWDER AND NIBS:

If you choose to make this chocolaty, I recommend using an organic cacao powder for highest nutritional benefit. Cacao is super rich in antioxidants, which aid the defense of pre-mature aging and cancer. Cacao nibs ( found at any health food store) are the most unprocessed form of raw cacao, therefore, they are the most concentrated source of these antioxidants.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups walnuts

• 2 cups almonds

• 2 cups unsweetened coconut shreds

• 1 cup pecans

• 1 cup sunflower seeds

• 1/2 cup chia seeds (use ground chia to avoid chias getting stuck in your teeth)

• 1/2 cup organic cacao nibs

• 1 cup honey

• 1/2 coconut oil

• 1/2 organic cacao powder (optional)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

INSTRUCTION:

1 ) Soak the walnuts, pecans, almonds, and sunflower seeds for about 6-8 hours in separate bowls.

2 ) After you’re done soaking, dehydrate all the nuts/seeds overnight (another 6-8 hours)

3 ) Once done drying, chop the nuts (using a food processor.

4 ) Add chopped nuts, seeds, chia, cacao nibs, and coconut shreds to a larger bowl and mix well.

5 ) In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, coconut oil, and cacao powder (optional) - whisking constantly. When the mixture comes together - add vanilla and salt.

6 ) Pour sauce into the bowl with the dry ingredients, stirring until everything is evenly coated.

7 ) Spread mixture onto the dehydrator and dehydrate for 24 hours.

ENJOY!