One of the more popular articles on this site outlines the dangers of granola even if organic and low sugar. Granola or muesli made with rolled oats or other grains is not only very indigestible but potentially harming your long term gut health. Over time, frequent consumption may contribute to the development of autoimmune disease like allergies or worse.
Newsflash for those who eat traditionally. Even homemade granola made with soaked or sprouted oats is not a very digestible choice at all which initially can come as a shock to granola lovers who thought it was a healthfood.Â
Homemade Nutola (Paleo Granola)
I don’t like to point out problems without also providing a solution if possible. For you granola fans out there, here is a grain free granola recipe from Kim Schuette, founder of BioDynamic Wellness that should satisfy that hankering for a bowl of granola without compromising your digestive function. It uses soaked nuts and seeds instead of grains. Sprouted nuts and seeds can be used as well or a mixture. This article compares the benefits of sprouting vs soaking.
It is the perfect granola substitute for Paleos or those following a gut healing protocol like the GAPS Diet, Autoimmune Paleo or SCD.
Paleo Grain Free Granola Recipe (Nutola)
Tasty grain free granola, also called nutola, for improved digestibility and nutrient absorption. Perfect for Paleos or those on a gut healing protocol.
Ingredients
- 3 cups raw soaked almonds
- 3 cups raw soaked walnuts
- 3 cups soaked cashews
- 1 cup sprouted pumpkin seeds
- 1/4-1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup raw honey optional
- 2 cups raisins or chopped dates
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 Tbl vanilla extract
- 1 Tbl ground cinnamon
- 1.5 tsp sea salt
Instructions
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Chop soaked nuts. Tip: it is easier to chop different types of nuts if they are not mixed together.
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Mix nuts and sprouted pumpkin seeds together in a bowl.
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Combine coconut oil, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and sea salt in saucepan over low heat until fully mixed. Be sure to keep this mixture under 118 F else the beneficial compounds in the raw honey will be destroyed. Pour over nuts and mix well.
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Add raisins and shredded coconut. Store your grain free granola in an airtight container. Best if refrigerated.
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Serve grain free granola with raw milk or cream and add some berries if desired.
Recipe Notes
Substitute chopped dates for raisins or use half raisins, half dates as desired.
Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
I was wondering if having a bowl of soaked oatmeal is different from using soaked oatmeal in a granola recipe. Although I have never seen a recipe for it.
Thanks for this recipe. Looking forward to trying it.
Oh thank you. I haven’t had granola for so long. This may be my granola fix 🙂
I do miss a bowl of granola every once in awhile, will be making this now. Thanks for the recipe and all your healthy tips!
I discovered this summer that if I put enough cinnamon in my yogurt it tastes like granola. 🙂
thank’s for this i got another idea.
Yeah, she’s on pinterest.
Thank you for this recipe!!! I can’t wait to try it out!! I’ve thought about just going ahead and making my old granola recipes a thousand times, luckily I never gave in. Your timing is perfect.
love this. thank you.
Do you eat this wet and not bake it slow or dehydrate til crunchy?
I would imagine that the honey and coconut oil would cause it to harden up a little as it cools. I am going to give this a try after I am done the Gaps Intro.
I love your recipes! Are you on Pinterest? If not, you really should add that option on your blog.