Sunflower Almond Cereal

(Submitted by Tara Schapers, Organic Connection Manager - Bulk Department)

All ingredients can be found at Organic Connection!

one half cup almonds, soaked 8-12 hrs.
quarter cup sunflower seeds, soaked 8-12 hrs
four tbsp. raisins, soaked 8-12 hours
(reserve soak water)
Almonds and sunflower seeds will double in size
and the fats and proteins will be converted
into a simpler and more digestible form.

● In a blender (VitaMix recommended), combine the almonds and sunflower seeds, and enough soak water from raisins, to allow the blender to operate smoothly.

● Add raisins and blend 10-15 additional seconds.

● Try adding fresh seasonal fruit and enjoy!

Date-Almond Pie Crust

(Submitted by Tara Schapers, Organic Connection Manager - Bulk Department)

All ingredients can be found at Organic Connection!

1 and one-quarter cup raw almonds, soaked 8 hrs.
1 cup medjool date pitted
1 tbsp. water
half tsp. vanilla
dash cinnamon
2 tsp. psyllium

● Place 1 cup of almonds in a mason jar and fill to the top with pure water. Place screen over top of jar and tighten w/ jar band. Soak for 8-12 hours.

● Keeping almonds in jar, pour out all soak water. Fill jar again and rinse almonds. Do this twice. Nuts & seeds contain growth inhibitors, so if briefly moistened, they won’t sprout prematurely. Dry almonds with towel.

● In food processor, chop nuts until finely ground. Add the water, vanilla, and cinnamon while processing. Crust should appear damp and should hold together. Add extra water if necessary. Gradually add psyllium. Immediately press mixture into 9 inch pie pan. Dehydrate crust for 1 hour or leave in sun for 30 min. You can fill pie crust immediately if you desire a chewy softer crust.

Almond Milk

(Submitted by Tara Schapers, Organic Connection Manager - Bulk Department)

1 cup raw almonds

pure water

● Place 1 cup of almonds in a mason jar and fill to the top with pure water. Place screen over top of jar and secure with jar band.

● Soak for 8-12 hours.

● Keeping almonds in jar, pour out all soak water. Fill jar again and rinse almonds. Do this twice. Nuts & seeds contain growth inhibitors, so if briefly moistened, they won’t sprout prematurely.

● After rinsing, place the almonds in a heavy duty blender (VitaMix recommended), with 6 cups of water. Blend on high for 3-4 minutes. Strain the mixture through a cheese cloth or fine strainer into a jar. Refrigerate. Use less water for thicker milk. Will keep in fridge for 2-3 days. Sweeten w/ vanilla, honey, maple syrup