SWEET PUFFED LOTUS SEED CEREAL (GLUTEN-FREE, GRAIN-FREE, CORN-FREE, SUGAR-FREE, VEGAN)
It was really tempting to post this recipe last week in tandem with my puffed lotus seed popcorn alternative, but I figured that it was better to spread out the love a bit. And hot damn, do I have a lot of love for this recipe. I've mentioned before my former obsession with cereal, and I think that it is of great credit to my power of will that I have so graciously accepted eating vegetables for breakfast for the past two years rather than the sweet indulgences of the past. (Gotta give myself a pat on the back every now and then.) But man, if I let myself really think about it, I've really missed eating cereal. When I finally had this in my bowl, complete with some homemade milk, I had to keep saying to myself, "This is really happening right now. I'm eating sweet, delicious cereal. Live in this moment." This recipe is pretty remarkable in that it's easy, fast, allows for limitless variations, and has a completely gratifying texture akin to Kix, but way better because it doesn't get soggy at the bottom of the bowl! Today I'm offering you my very first version of this cereal, but if I let my mind wander, I can already start daydreaming of the variations I might suggest to you in the future. (Peanut-free peanut butter puffs anyone?) If any of you missed my previous post about puffed lotus seeds, head here for a little bit of background and another awesome snack.
SWEET PUFFED LOTUS SEED CEREAL
5 CUPS PUFFED LOTUS SEEDS*
2 TBS COCONUT OIL
5 (+/-) DROPPERS OF LIQUID VANILLA STEVIA
SEASONINGS TO TASTE (I USED 1/4 TSP CARDAMOM, 1/4 TSP MACE, 1/4 TSP NUTMEG)
PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. ON STOVETOP, MELT 2 TBS OF COCONUT OIL IN A LARGE POT OVER LOW HEAT. ADD LOTUS SEEDS, SPICES AND STEVIA, AND MIX UNTIL THE SEEDS ARE COATED WITH THE OIL, ETC. POUR SEEDS OUT EVENLY ONTO A BAKING SHEET AND BAKE ABOUT 5 MINUTES, OR UNTIL LIGHTLY GOLDEN ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE. ENJOY WITH YOUR FAVORITE DAIRY-FREE MILK, OR SNACK ON IT AS IS.
*My puffed lotus seeds were purchased locally at Shalimar Indian Market in Central Square, Cambridge, in a bag labeled "Phool Makhana".
4 comments:
You are BRILLIANT. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Did I mention brilliant? Thank you so very much for my new popcorn and cereal fix. My children thank you as well!!! :)
Ha! I humbly thank you for your kind, kind words. I am ecstatic that you love it, and that I could bring a bit of diversity back into your diet. It is a huge blessing, is it not?
Hello! Do you know the nutrition info for phool mahkana; is it the same as the info for lotus root? http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2478/2
I am stoked to find a possible solution to my serious cereal cravings! I do not have an ethnic market where I live. I can get phool mahkana on Amazon for about $1 an ounce, is it that spendy where you are?
Hi Meredith! I'm so sorry that I've taken so long to respond to this!! I'm not aware of the nutrition info. I haven't bought any for a long time, but I'll let you know if it says on the package the next time that I do. I also don't recall the price, but it's so remarkably lightweight, that I imagine that $1 an ounce wouldn't add up to much at all. I hope you like it!!
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