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Buckwheat Groatnola

7/5/2016

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Hi friends! Can you believe it's already July?? I think that's totally insane. In just a couple of weeks, I am having my wisdom teeth removed and am super freaked out about the procedure. I will have to abstain from crunchy foods for a while, meaning that things like granola will be off my menu. Sniff. But, I will get to eat loads and loads of smoothies, oatmeals, chia pudding, and other soft treats. And, of course, I have an excuse to catch up on movies, television shows, and books. Yes, please!
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Now let me chat for a bit about the recipe. I don't remember exactly what inspired the use of buckwheat groats for granola, but I do remember thinking that I had never cooked with buckwheat and did want to try. So I made a simple granola recipe but used groats instead of rolled oats or puffed corn or whatever else might be the base in other granola recipes.
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The result of this recipe is a mega-crunchy cereal that is rich, filling, and surprisingly sweet. Also, it's not a good choice for people like me who are just about to get their wisdom teeth removed. Just saying.

Let me know what you think of this recipe, as it's a somewhat experimental concept. I added cherries and dark chocolate, but you can use whatever other add-ins you'd prefer. Good luck and enjoy!
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Buckwheat Groatnola
(makes about 2 cups)

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups of buckwheat groats, soaked for 3+ hours in warm water
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup of maple syrup
  • optional add-ins: chocolate chunks, dried cherries, etc.

Directions:
  1. Rinse off the groats that have been soaking. Place them in a new, dry bowl and stir in the cinnamon and maple syrup.
  2. Spread the groats evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the groatnola at 300˚F for 60 minutes, stopping every twenty minutes or so to stir the groats around with a spatula.
  3. After the majority of the groats have become crispy, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it cool. Stir in your chosen add-ins and store at room temperature.
  4. Serve the groatnola with vegan milk or heated in a microwave. 
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4/15/2017 08:56:57 am

nice post

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