36 Hour Sprouted Granola — Fresh from Dr. Neetu’s “Pandemic Pantry”
Dr. Neetu shows you how to make Sprouted Granola at home.
While store-bought granola is convenient, it’s also fun and gratifying to make your own raw, sprouted granola at home! In this video, Dr. Neetu shows step-by-step how easy it can be to make a healthy, crunchy granola with basic pantry goods.
The full process can take up to 36 hours, but almost all of it is spent passively waiting for the mixture to sprout and dehydrate. You actually only need ~5 (max 10) minutes a day for the active prep time. The first 24 hours is a breeze, but the last 12 hours may leave you salivating as the rich buttery aroma of granola, drying in your oven, wafts through your home.
Since it’s baked at a low temperature, all the enzymes, vitamins, and fatty acids in the oats, yogurt, and honey remain intact imparting a distinct tangy note. Unlike some conventional granolas, this recipe has healthy fats and only a faint hint of sweetness making it more suitable for those on a Low-Glycemic Diet. It tastes good on its own and makes a great addition to yogurt parfaits, fruit, ice-cream, etc. If you have a sweet tooth, you can always add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup later, when it comes time to dig in!
Consider making a double batch (if you have the oven space) and double your reward! What new ways can you think of to use granola? Any good flavour spins on the basic recipe? Artisanal sprouted granola is only a day away!
36 Hour Sprouted Granola -- Fresh from Dr. Neetu’s “Pandemic Pantry”
Ingredients
- 5 cups organic rolled oats (Gluten-free option: Choose certified gluten-free oats if needed)
- 4 cups hot water
- 4 tbsp yogurt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup of virgin coconut oil, softened
- ½ of honey (or maple syrup)
- Salt
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- ~DAY 1~ In a medium or large mixing bowl, combine oats and hot water and mix thoroughly
- Add yogurt and roughly 2 pinches of salt and mix thoroughly
- Scrape the sides of the bowl down to bring the ingredients to the centre
- Cover with a clean tea towel and leave mixture to sit on the counter for 24 hours
- ~DAY 2~ Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C)
- Add your butter, coconut oil, and honey (or maple syrup)
- Sprinkle with cinnamon to taste and mix thoroughly
- Separate into 2 equal portions
- Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper and place each portion onto its own tray
- Flatten evenly across both pans to about a ¼’’ thick
- Bake for 6-12 hours (closer to 12 hours is usually required)
- Allow cooling before breaking into small pieces
- Store in an airtight container
- Enjoy!
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