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Veganism And Healthy Vegan Granola

By Janet Thomas


Strict veganism or vegan for want of another description is someone that abstains from eating or making use of any animal and by product. However, one can still enjoy Vegan granola which is a versatile product enjoyed by many vegans. It is a popular sort after snack and can be either be bought off the shelf or made by oneself in the home kitchen.

Using the imagination is called for as this product can be modified into a variety of dishes. Strict vegetarians have coupled with their dietary adherences, a set philosophy and some even say a religion. No dairy products are used in its preparation but some additives such as fruit and dried fruit are used to spruce up the recipe. The result is a sumptuous meal bearing in mind that yogurt and milk products are not used.

Vegans take using animal products a step further. They refrain from the use of any animal product and even believe that it is not a sustainable product. Some do not use even any kinds of animal products such as leather used for shoes, belts and other clothing accessories.

A meal of granola offers a hearty meal as it contains proteins derived from the nuts used such as almonds. Others can be used such as hazelnuts, cashews and monkey nuts. Fruit is used to in its preparation as well as dried fruits such as cranberries, dates, dried peaches and even apricots. It all depends on the person's preferences and there is much to chose from. It can also be consumed with fruit juices and liquidized into a smoothie using any choice of fruit juice.

If not bought from a supermarket, it is simple to make in the home kitchen. All that is required are the ingredients and an oven to bake with. The basic formulation is made with rolled oats, bran and other nuts like almonds and even sesame seeds. Using honey or maple syrup as an additive, simply stir the mixture together and bake until a crunchy consistency is obtained.

Don't forget the dried fruit though. These can be any dried fruits such as dates, sultanas, dried peach and raisins to name just a few. Toss everything into a mixer and chop up but not too finely. Once this has been done, add honey or maple syrup or even organic sugar with a bit of water and then bake until crunchy but tried to avoid burning as sugar based substances such as honey will tend to burn easily.

It is a terrific meal. It can be eaten at anytime of the day. In place of milk, others substitutes can be used such as rice milk, soya or even coconut milk.

Vegans adhere to a strict diet and with this product it is not different. The term granola was coined in the mid eighteen hundreds in a town called Dansville New York. It has grown in its use in leaps and bounds and is enjoyed by all in every part of the globe.




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