Sprouted nuts are delicious, packed with nutrients and easy to digest. Soaking the nuts causes them to begin to germinate which helps remove phytic acid. Slowly drying them at a low heat in a dehydrator or low setting on an oven destroys the enzyme inhibitors (the nuts’ way of protecting themselves from animals and insects). This protective chemical layer keeps the animals and insects from enjoying the nut, and it also affects us humans when we eat them. Sprouting the raw nut releases the amazing nutrients, making it easier for our bodies to digest the nuts and because the nuts are more digestible, they are more nutritious to us. You can also sprout seeds, grains, beans, legumes and other nuts. Have fun with this process as you take your nutrition to the next level!
Here are the seven easy steps to make sprouted nuts:
Step 1
Fill a glass jar or bowl with raw nuts of your choice (almond, cashew or walnuts)
Step 2:
Fill the jar with water so the nuts are completely covered with water, then add about an inch more water
Step 3:
Soak
For Almonds: soak for 24 hours. After 12 hours, drain the water, rinse the nuts, and refill the jar adding a teaspoon of salt (optional).
For Walnuts: 8 hours with a teaspoon of salt (optional)
For Cashew: no longer than 6 hours with salt (optional)
Step 4:
Check out the “dirty” water full of tannins and celebrate doing something awesome for your body!
Step 5:
Drain the water and quickly rinse them
Step 6:
Dry them in the oven or dehydrator for up to 24 hours. Check on the nuts and pull them when they are at your ideal crunch and texture.
Step 7:
ENJOY them within a few weeks!
Fun Fact, did you know that cashews are not nuts at all, they are seeds from the tropical Cashew Apple which grows from the Cashew Tree?!
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