The GAPS diet we're doing is no sugar and no grain (among other things); I thought I would miss sugar the most, but that hasn't been the case at all. I'm actually pretty okay without it. But I do really miss starches and grains. So, this recipe for GAPS granola has been on my list to try. It was such a hit!! My mom who is in town for a month and has gamely been sticking to the diet with us (and by the way, feels great, has lost some weight and her arthritis is hardly bothering her at all where it was quite bothersome before) declared it was the best granola she has ever tasted, with or without grains! I must admit, we're all pretty crazy about it. The original recipe is from the Internal Bliss
1 cup pumpkin seeds
2 cups sunflower seeds
3 (or maybe 4, I can't remember) cups dried coconut, the large flakes
1/4 cup honey (warmed, if necessary)
1/8 cup oil (something mild-tasting; I used safflower)
some salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup dried fruit pieces (I cut up apricots, apples, dates and then tossed in some raisins and cranberries too)
A bit of coconut flour (optional, but I used it to toss the cut dried fruit pieces in so they didn't stick to each other and clump up in the granola)
Mix everything but the fruit and coconut together, spread it out on a cookie sheet and bake it at 350 for at least fifteen minutes. Mix in the coconut and give it another five minutes, but keep an eye on it and stir it every few minutes as it browns quickly. Finally, toss it with the dried fruit and then pour yourself a big bowl and enjoy! We think it's soooo yummy; let me know if you try it and love it too!
