Gluten-Free and Grain-Free "Raw" Granola

Here is a great recipe that requires a little time prior to making but is perfect to serve if you or a loved one have an intolerance to wheat.It is gluten and grain free which means that it can be enjoyed by everyone with no worries.

Ingredients

2 cups almonds
1 cup macadamia nuts
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup organic dried raisins
1 Tbsp.organic vanilla extract
1/2 tsp.cinnamon
1/2 tsp.sea salt

Directions

1.Place nuts and seeds in a large bowl,cover with water and soak overnight.
2.Place raisins in a separate bowl,cover with(1/2 to 1 cup)water and soak overnight.
3.In the morning,place the raisins,along with their soaking water in a food processor and puree until smooth.
4.In a fine mesh metal strainer,drain and rinse the nuts and seeds and discard the soaking water.
5.Add nuts and seeds to raisin puree in food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped,to the consistency of granola,then add vanilla,cinnamon and salt and pulse briefly to incorporate these final ingredients.
6.Transfer mixture onto two large parchment lined baking sheets.
7.To make live granola,place in the oven on the lowest setting for 24 hours.
8.For instant gratification,bake 45 minutes in the oven at 250 degrees.
9.For a more decadent treat,once it has cooled, I sometimes drizzle pure maple syrup over the granola or add shredded organic coconut,organic cranberries and pieces of 90% dark chocolate.

You can eat a small portion of this in the morning for breakfast with homemade almond milk or as a morning snack....mmmm...You can also sprinkle a couple of tablespoons on top of organic yogurt...very good!!!

Enjoy!!!

Sylvie Thibert