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Simple Homemade Yogurt & Granola
Coconut Milk Yogurt
The recipe below is the “quick” method for making yogurt. If you would like to make yogurt the traditional way with kefir grains, you can go HERE for more information.
**I use this yogurt maker. It’s only $20 on Amazon Prime and works great.
4 1/2 Cups of 100% Coconut Milk
2 Tablespoons of Pure Maple Syrup (You can use 2 organic dates instead, or organic raw honey)
Powder from 1 Probiotic Capsule (I use one with different strains than what is in my daily probiotic capsule)
2 1/2 teaspoons of Grass Fed Gelatin
In a blender, add the coconut milk, maple syrup, and probiotic powder. Blend on medium low until fully combined. Turn the blender to low and while it’s running, slowly sprinkle in the gelatin. Turn blender on medium and blend for 30 seconds. Pour into the yogurt cups, turn the yogurt maker on, tighten the lids, put the cover on, and allow to sit for 8-10 hours. I also cover mine with a towel to keep the heat in, as we keep our house cool. Halfway into warming time, you’ll notice the milk has separated. Pick up each yogurt container and swirl to combine and allow to warm for the remaining time.
When done warming, swirl the cups again to combine the liquids and refrigerate overnight before eating. It will thicken as it cools.
Blueberry Almond Granola
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2 Cups of Gluten Free Rolled Oats
1/4 Cup of Pure Maple Syrup
1/8 Cup of Avocado Oil
Pinch of Sea Salt
1 teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of Ground Ginger
1/4 Cup of Activated Raw Almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 Cup of Organic Dried Blueberries
Cover a baking sheet with parchment and set aside. Toss all ingredients together in a medium bowl until oil is evenly distributed. Spread out onto the parchment paper and bake 20-25 minutes stirring halfway through. I like my granola darker and crunchy, so I went the full 25 minutes. Make sure you watch it though, at a certain point, it darkens very quickly and burns easily. It will crisp more as it cools too. Allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container.
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gluten free zen 
You do such a great job of looking after your health. I love how you make your own coconut yoghurt – I must try that. And your granola looks really good too – with the yoghurt it’s a really nutritious start to the day xx
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