Have you ever tried rawnola?
I tried making rawnola first time a few months ago, and I haven’t stopped since. I’m simply obsessed with it. Now that I’ve tried this rawnola recipe multiple times without failure, I decided to finally write it down and share it. You’ll love to keep it to yourself!
This nutrient-packed rawnola is perfect for a quick breakfast when you’re in a hurry and need to leave! It’s made with simple wholesome ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen. It’s perfectly sweetened, incredibly tasty, and packed with the goodness of buckwheat groats, rolled oats, nuts, dates, seeds, coconut flakes, dried fruit, and maple syrup!
The nuts add crunch, the seeds and dried fruits add nutrients, the dates lend sweetness, and the cinnamon adds a rich depth of flavor.
Why You’ll Like This Rawnola Recipe?
I hope you’ll like this rawnola recipe because it’s:
- Easy to make…you just need a good dehydrator.
- Not overly sweet
- Nutty and seedy
- Healthy
- Hearty and satisfying
- So delicious
- No additives or chemicals
- Quick snack or breakfast
- And highly customizable
How Healthy Is This Rawnola?
As you can see from the ingredients list below on the recipe card this rawnola is made with wholesome ingredients. Let’s discuss some…
Buckwheat groats are high in antioxidants including rutin and quercetin, which can protect against free radical damage, cancer, and heart disease. Additionally, it’s also high in fiber.
Oats are a great source of protein and fiber, and dates are high in B vitamins like thiamin, niacin, and riboflavin, which support the body’s ability to break down carbohydrates, produce energy, and maintain emotional stability. Dates also aid in digestion and waste elimination.
Nuts and seeds are high in protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Due to their inadequate absorption of fats and their ability to regulate food intake, nuts and seeds are effective in regulating body weight. They offer protection against diabetes and heart disease due to their unsaturated fat content and other nutrients.
Serving/Using Rawnola
These are a few of my favorite uses and ways to eat RAWNOLA!
- Served with plant-based yogurt
- Drenched in plant-based milk and eaten as a cereal
- On top of your favorite ice cream
- Top a smoothie bowl or sliced fruit.
Indeed, this rawnola can be enjoyed in the same way as granola.
Recipe Notes
- As it does take some time, I suggest preparing a big batch of it on the weekend and enjoy throughout the week.
- Honestly, you can make this treat with anything you have!
- Replace the walnuts with pecans or pine nuts for cashews.Instead of using pumpkin seeds, add sunflower seeds or chia seeds.Take out the coconut flakes and add other dried fruit. I’ve used rolled oats, but you can also use quick-cooking oats.
- You can also substitute maple syrup with honey.
- You can add additional “flavors” to the rawnola, such as cacao powder or vanilla extract.
- It’s great for meal prep and keeps for about three weeks in the refrigerator within an airtight container.
Nutrient Packed Rawnola
Equipment
- 1 Food Dehydrator
Ingredients
- 1 cup buckwheat groats (soaked overnight and drained)
- 1 cup rolled oats (soaked overnight and drained)
- 1 cup almonds (soaked overnight and drained)
- 1 cup walnuts (soaked overnight and drained)
- ½ cup cashews (soaked overnight and drained)
- 1 cup dates (pitted and chopped)
- 2 tablespoon dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoon rasins
- 2 tablespoon pumkin seeds
- 2 tablespoon tahini
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon coconut flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- To start this awesome granola, we'll have to do a bit of soaking. See ingredients above. it's easiest to soak these overnight and drain when you're ready to prepare.
- In a large bowl combine ALL of the listed ingredients and mix well.
- Once nicely combined, spread evenly over two teflex liners on two food dehydrator sheets.
- Set food dehydrator to 115℉ or 46℃ for 8 hours.
- Remove trays, break granola apart, and place back in the dehydrator for 4 additional hours.
- Store in air tight containers when finished.
- Serve with yogurt or with a nice plant-based milk.
Notes
- Drying times are approximations. Over/under drying is fine. Some people like VERY dry granola when others like a little softness. Find what you like best!
