Meatless Monday has returned! :-)
Today we're cooking with oats.
Peanut Butter Carrot Crackers
You'll need:
4 medium carrots
1 cup oats
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon each: nutmeg, cardamom, allspice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup raisins
Using a food processor, shred the carrots. Add the oats, flax, and spices. Blend til oats are broken down and not chunky pieces remain.
Add the peanut butter and water. Blend til a thick paste is formed. The mixture will be very sticky.
Add the raisins and blend for a few seconds until they are distributed evenly but not broken into pieces.
Use a spatula to spread the mixture onto lined dehydrator sheets. Number of sheets will depend on the size of your dehydrator, I used three sheets.
Dehydrate for 10-12 hours.
Slice with a pizza cutter!
Store in a cookie jar. Will keep for a week. They will get crispier the longer they are stored.
Question of the day:
Do you own a dehydrator?
Do you use it for more than just fruit and vegetables?
These sound awesome!! I don't have a dehydrator '- I wonder if this would work in the oven on low heat?
ReplyDeleteYes I think these would work in a low temperature oven for a long time too. However, I think they would work too in a regular oven for a shorter amount of time, but they would just have a different texture, be more like a cookie than a cracker.
DeleteOh, I really wish I had a dehydrator! Following on from Heather's comment I've gathered you can use an oven on low heat but having to leave them for so long can make timing tricky. It's a great recipe though :)
ReplyDeleteI picked up my dehydrator really cheap from one of those 'deals' sites! I love having it even though I don't use it regularly its been worth it! :-) See above re oven cooking.
DeleteI posted on the wrong place. Yes, I have a dehydrator and need more things to use in it! So far, only make jerky and banana slices. This looks good and I am going to try it this week. Like healthier options and will see how it turns out!
ReplyDeleteNo worries at all!
DeleteI hope you enjoy the recipe and that it gives you another option for your dehydrator :-)
Hey Sandy !!! These look DELICIOUS !!! I will have to try them !!!! I see you are using that dehydrator now !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't it wonderful !!!!!!! - Denise
ReplyDeleteI was also wondering if you wanted to do a guest post on Pink-Vegan Blog ??? I'd LOVE to have you !!!! Just let me know what you think !!!! THANKS - Denise
Yes I have overcome my dehydrator fear!!!!
DeleteNo it wouldn't of been me, sorry. I always leave my name when I comment. Hope you can find who it was. :-)
Hey Sandy....glad to hear you have overcome your dehydrator fear !!! Oh....I must have not been clear with what I was saying..... I was wondering if you wanted to do a recipe post on Pink-Vegan....like a guest spot !!! I would have you on as a "guest" for a recipe !!! Let me know what you think.... THANKS - Denise
DeleteOh sorry!!!! Yes I would totally LOVE to! Thank you :-)
DeleteWhat a great recipe! Would you be interested in sharing it at Raw Foods Thursdays? We'd love to have you!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.glutenfreecat.com/2014/01/raw-foods-thursdays-12314/
Heather
Thanks for the invite - have just added it to the list :-)
DeleteI'm so glad that you shared with us! I'm going to feature these at tomorrow's event. Please come back any time you have a raw creation to share!!
DeleteHeather
Aw thank you so much! That's very kind!
DeleteI look forward to getting creative with my dehydrator again and will be sure to share :-)