SIMPLE OAT FREE GRANOLA

30 minute grain free granola packed with seeds, nuts, coconut and naturally sweetened! Vegan, gluten free and the perfect healthy, protein-rich breakfast or snack!

Author: adapted from the Minimalist Baker
Serves: 5 cups

Ingredients
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flake
1 1/2 cups raw cashews
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1 1/4 cup raw pecans
1 cup raw walnuts
3 Tbsp chia seeds
1 Tbsp flax seed meal
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp of sea salt
3 Tbsp coconut or olive oil
1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp maple syrup (or sub agave or honey if not vegan)
1/4 cup dried blueberries (or other dried fruit)
1/4 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and position a rack in the center of the oven.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut, nuts, chia seeds, flax seed, cinnamon, and salt.

In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the coconut oil and maple syrup and pour over the dry ingredients and mix well.

Spread the mixture evenly onto a large baking sheet (may require two depending on size) and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove from oven, add dried blueberries and roasted sunflower seeds and stir.
Increase heat to 340 degrees and return to oven for another 5-8 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
The coconut oil will help this granola crisp up nicely, but be sure to watch it carefully as it browns quickly.

Once the granola is visibly browned and done cooking (about 27 minutes total for me), remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Store in a container with an air-tight seal and it should keep for a few weeks.

This is perfect gluten and egg free bread for toasting and slathering butter and jam all over it.

author: adapted from Fork & Beans
serves: 10 slices

INGREDIENTS

Wet Ingredients:
2¼ tsp. dry active yeast
2 c. warm coconut milk
2 tsp. granulated sugar
5 Tbsp. ground chia seeds
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar

Dry Ingredients
1/2 c. garbanzo bean flour
1/2 c. Sorghum flour
1 c. millet flour
½ c. arrowroot powder
½ c. tapioca starch
¼ c. buckwheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt

INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium bowl combine 1 cup of the warmed nondairy milk with the yeast and sugar. Allow to proof until frothy (approx.10 minutes).
In a separate bowl mix remaining warm milk, oil, vinegar, and chia seeds allowing the chia seeds to absorb moisture for a few minutes. Whisk into yeast after it has proofed.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. Spoon the batter into a 8x4 (20x10 cm) loaf pan. Using the back of a spoon smooth out the top and gently press down to ensure there are no gaps in the batter. Allow to rise until the loaf rise just to the top of the pan (approx. 30 to 45 minutes) in a warm, non-drafty area of your kitchen. If it doubles before the allotted time, that's okay. Just proceed to baking it, no need to wait the total time.
Preheat oven to 350*F (190*C).
Place the loaf in the oven on the middle rack and bake for 60 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan briefly until you can remove it and transfer to a wire rack until it has completely cooled.

NOTES
*Do note that any changes made to the ingredients may alter the outcome of the bread.