Homemade Flaked Sprouted Oats
There aren’t a lot of grains that I use in raw food preparation, but raw, sprouted flaked oats can really provide interesting texture, taste and substance, without all the fat and calories in nuts. And oats are energy producing powerhouses full of health benefits.
Oats are a great source of heart healthy fiber and nutrients. Because of their high-fiber, they remove cholesterol from the digestive system that would eventually get into the blood stream. Oats have unique antioxidant properties that help fight against oxidation, one of the biggest health issues we face. Oats contain beta-glucan that not only fights cholesterol, it also enhances your imune system! Another benefit? How about the ability of oats to stabilize blood sugar? Sounds like a winning combination to me.
This is the FlicFloc. It works by forcing dried grain through two steel rollers.
Breakfast from raw oats (recipe below) is another way to enjoy these delicious little grains. The muesli recipe is one of my favorite ways to use oats. It is refreshing and gives your brain the healthy carbs it needs for optimum functioning. I have also included a recipe for my favorite nut milk, Cashew-Almond Milk.
Oats are gluten free but if you have a severe gluten intolerance, you need to make sure you get your oats from a certified gluten free facility. Some oats are processed in the same place as wheat, and cross contamination can occur.
Making sprouted oats takes a little time but the actual hands on time is minimal.
Oat Resources: Sprouting Oats
Grain Flaker: FlicFloc Flaker
Sprouted Raw Flaked Oats
makes about 3 1/2 cups flaked oats
Oats
- 2 cups organic raw oat groats
- filtered water
- Place oats in sprouting jar and fill with water.
- Soak overnight or for 12 hours.
- Drain water and rinse 2 more times in the next 12 hours. 24 hours in total.
- Dry oats in dehydrator at 115 degrees or if it is a warm dry day, outside in the sun on screens.
- Grind through grain flaker
Morning Muesli
serves 1
- 1/2 cup flaked sprouted oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup nut milk (see below)
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- chopped pecans
- maple syrup (optional)
- Mix oats, chia seeds, cinnamon and nut milk together. Let sit for 1/2 hour.
- Add fruit and optional nuts and maple syrup. Stir and enjoy!
- I have included a link to my favorite oat flaker above. You can find flakers that are less expensive.
Cashew Almond Nut Milk
- 1 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 5 cups water
- Put all ingredients in blender and blend very well,
- Strain through nut-milk bag or cheese cloth.
You can reserve the nut milk pulp and make flour out of it. See here: Almond Flour
Therawfoodsisters wrote on May 17, 2013
What a great idea and the recipe looks delicious! Always so inspiring 🙂
sheri wrote on May 15, 2013
Hi
I already registered, but in case I don’t win, ( I never seem to win anything:) Can a person make the oats like you said, but grind them in a hi speed blender on low? Maybe too hard on the teeth?
Thanks,
Sheri
Kim wrote on May 14, 2013
We eat healthy as a family and I would venture to say that we eat 60-75% raw. My boys love to cook with me and have an appreciation for where their food comes from… making our own oats would be a great example of that. Not to mention, they LOVE oatmeal.
Susan wrote on May 14, 2013
Hi, Kim…You have to enter the contest in the comment section of the contest post. Cheers!
Brittany wrote on May 13, 2013
I exclaimed outloud when I read this! I eat a ton of oats, as they give me the energy I need before long runs. I am a marathoner and I have to be careful what I eat before long workouts as not to upset my stomach. I’m looking for a way to make my own, and this looks like it might be the ticket. I started “eating raw” at the beginning of the year. It takes awhile to get the kitchen in working order to dehydrate, blend, process, etc. but it’s totally worth it. Thanks for your recipes and all you do!
Andrea wrote on May 13, 2013
So excited to try making home made, sprouted oat flakes! I didn’t know such a device existed. I’m eating mostly raw food now that it’s warmer in the north east. Looking forward to trying the muesli!
Susan wrote on May 13, 2013
To enter the contest, you must enter on the other post. The contest post. Cheers!
~Sandra wrote on May 13, 2013
True! … Price is way over the top. Winning one would be great! In the meantime, after sprouting and dehydrating, I place them in a bowl and use a herb scissor until the pieces are “flaked”. Use a large coffee grinder for the flour, but do believe the “Flic Floc Flaker” would make life and quality much nicer.
Been Raw for over eight years because of calcification in my neck and signs of joint discomfort throughout my body. Have been 90-100% for the last three years adding homemade raw goats milk yogurt, butter, and cheeses as well as sprouted breads and all types fermented foods
Have enjoyed your creativity with stepping out from under the “Old Hat Raw”, thank you!
Therawfoodsisters wrote on May 13, 2013
What a great idea! Never thought about it Before!
Susan wrote on May 12, 2013
There are less expensive ones out there. 🙂