Soaking

Category: Soaking

One of the best ways to lose weight is to reduce sugar consumption. So, what about grains, beans, and dairy? Do sprouting, culturing, or sourdough reduce carbs in these foods, making them healthy for those with diabetes, hormone imbalances, or weight issues? Watch, listen, or read to find out my answer!

Do Sprouting, Culturing, Or Sourdough Reduce Carbs? #AskWardee 095

Jars of whole grains, includin quinoa, spelt, and rice.

How To Soak & Cook Whole Grains (+grain cooking chart)

baked oatmeal bar on a white plate with mini chocolate chips and fresh raspberries scattered over the top

Overnight Chocolate Baked Oatmeal (easy back-to-school breakfast)

close up shot of healthy breakfast cookies, with a bite taken out of one

Healthy Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies (soaked, gluten-free, prebiotics!)

dehydrator trays of walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds

Soaking Nuts & Seeds (+How To Dehydrate Them, Too!)

hand holding a cranberry orange muffin with a bite taken out of it

Cranberry Orange Muffins With Soaked Oats (THM:E)

How To Make Pre-Soaked Oats {that aren't rock-hard or glued together!} #AskWardee 094 | You go through all the effort of soaking and dehydrating your oats (for granola or traditionally prepared Trim Healthy Mama recipes) only to end up with rock-hard, glued-together clumps! Ouch! Watch, listen, or read to learn how to make pre-soaked oats that are perfect!

How To Make Pre-Soaked Oats — NOT Rock-Hard Or Glued Together… And GREAT For Trim Healthy Mama! #AskWardee 094

Small jar of whey.

How To Make & Use Whey #AskWardee 032

Enzyme-Rich Homemade Larabars | I've dreamed for a long time of making homemade Larabars. Yet I put it off, and put it off, till this week I read about foods that are excellent sources of digestive enzymes. That inspired me to dive in! It just so happens that 2 of the key ingredients in Larabars -- dates and nuts -- fit into the "excellent sources of digestive enzymes" category! I use soaked and dehydrated nuts in these homemade Larabars, making them a digestive enzyme-rich food! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Enzyme-Rich Homemade Larabars (Paleo, Whole30)

stack of three glazed sugar cookies with bite taken out of the top one

Paleo Sugar Cookies With Pumpkin Glaze (easy fall gluten-free dessert!)

different types of buckwheat groats and buckwheat flour arrayed on a wooden surface

Buckwheat Flour 101: Choosing, Milling Flour, Sprouting, Recipes & More! #AskWardee 141

"Please make them crunchy!" said my husband...when he asked me to make him this treat he really loves. The jury is definitely *not* out on these chocolate covered almonds. They are fabulous! This recipe is a win-win-win. Yummy, healthier than any you could buy, and super crunchy!

Sea Salt & Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds {Super Crunchy!}

small blue ceramic bowl full of soaked brown rice

Soaked Brown Rice Recipe (Baked & Stove Top Options!)

Perfect Soaked Rice {Instant Pot or any Pressure Cooker} | Ok, so it's not sexy. Not among the cheesecakes and other Instant Pot drool-worthy dishes on your Pinterest feed! It is, however, the #1 question I get about pressure cooking... "How do I make soaked rice in my InstantPot/pressure cooker?" So here you go... How to make perfect soaked rice -- or any grain -- in your InstantPot (or any pressure cooker). | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Perfect Soaked Rice {Instant Pot or any pressure cooker}

bowl of lentil chili topped with sour cream, grated cheddar, peppers, and cilantro

30-Minute Instant Pot Green Lentil Chili (GAPS, Paleo)

A bowl of chili garnished with fresh herbs, sour cream, and a slice of pepper.

Pumpkin Chili (Stove Top, Instant Pot, Crock Pot)

Cocoa Almond Crumbles | Combining almonds and chocolate was one of my many culinary dreams last fall. This combination of cocoa, nuts, and coconut is sure to please everyone. Use for easy snacks, desserts, or breakfasts. Relish this crunchy, grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free delight, and/or enjoy gifting to others! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Cocoa Almond Crumbles

Bowl of homemade granola.

Soaked Granola Recipe (raw & enzyme-rich!)