Dehydrated Nuts, Grains and SeedsHazelnut Lemon Crackers | Commercial Dehydrators
Enjoy the interesting combination of hazelnuts and lemon zest in this unusual cracker. Using chia seeds rather than flax seeds produces a crunchier cracker with a lighter taste. If you are incorporating flax, be sure to buy fresh flax seeds to avoid a strong aftertaste. Some recipes, like this one, start the dehydration process at a high temperature for a short time and then reduce the temperature for the remainder of the cooking process. At the higher temperature, the food emits water and remains cool. This method conserves time and also prevents possible fermentation.
Read more Dehydrated Nuts, Grains and SeedsCaramelized Almonds | Commercial Dehydrators
Caramelized almonds are a tasty snack on their own, but when used as a topping for green or grain salads, they add a totally new flavor dimension and texture. This recipe works well with many different kinds of nuts, but almonds are especially nutritious. When adding an ingredient such as maple syrup or honey, the nuts will feel sticky when taken out of the dehydrator. Once they are cooled, the mixture will adhere and the nuts will be crispy.
Read more Dehydrated Nuts, Grains and SeedsBasic Soaked Nuts | Commercial Dehydrators
There is research to suggest that first soaking and then drying nuts makes them easier to digest by reducing naturally occurring enzyme inhibitors. This process is referred to as making crispy nuts and is generally deemed to be more healthful than eating raw nuts. This is a basic recipe for soaking nuts. Of course, any nut, or a combination thereof, can be used. Cashews, however, are not truly raw and do not need to be soaked for longer than 6 hours.
Read more