DIY Pantry Staples: Make Your Own Granola & Nut Butters

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as creating your own foodie creations at home, knowing what your family is consuming has been put together by you – you know all the ingredients, the source they have come from and how it was made.

If you’re like a growing number of people wanting to create their own foods from scratch, but feel a little daunted by the task, you can start with basics such as an organic breakfast cereal like granola or try making homemade nut butters. By embracing homemade organic foods, you’re not only promoting eco-friendly practices (including having less packaging waste in the home), you’re also fuelling your body with nutrient-dense ingredients.

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ORGANIC HOMEMADE GRANOLA

Homemade granola is a delightful organic breakfast cereal that is easy to make, creates a delightful aroma that wafts through your home and once made means you’ve got breakfast sorted for the week! Simply add your favourite plant-based milk or yogurt for a satisfying and nutritious start to your day, packed with sustained energy to fuel your morning.

HOMEMADE GRANOLA

Creating organic granola at home allows you to customise the ingredients and flavours according to your dietary preferences and needs. You can enjoy an organic breakfast cereal that is high in fibre, protein, and healthy fats without added sugars, preservatives, and artificial ingredients commonly found in commercial ones. Before you start, ensure your pantry is well stocked with a good range of granola ingredients.

PANTRY STAPLES FOR MAKING GRANOLA

Never run out of homemade granola ingredients.Have your pantry stocked with these staples.

• Organic Rolled Oats 
• Organic Nuts
• Organic Dried Fruit
• Organic Honey
• Organic Maple Syrup 
• Organic Peanut Butter 
• Organic Seeds
• Organic Cinnamon

GET CREATING GRANOLA

Create granola magic with recipes the whole family can help make and enjoy at the start of each day …. (granola also makes great late-night snack with warm milk or sprinkle over cooked fruit as a tasty crumble alternative).

Peanut Butter & Hemp Seek Breakfast Granola > Click here for recipe

Matcha Granola > Click here for recipe

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NUT BUTTERS: ORGANIC AND NATURAL NUTS

Opting to create homemade nut butters using organic and natural nuts means you have complete control over the ingredients that goes into making them. Creating organic nut butters is also super simple and they are incredibly healthy. Many conventional store bought nut butters contain vegetable or palm oils, stabilisers, as well as lots of added salt and sugar – that’s a great reason to make your own! Once made, you can store your nut butters in recycled containers or glass jars.

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PANTRY STAPLES FOR MAKING NUT BUTTERS

Keep your pantry stocked with these staples for making organic nut butters any day of the week.

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TIPS FOR MAKING THE PERFECT NUT BUTTER

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NUT BUTTER RECIPES

Almond & Cashew Butter

Ingredients

• 1 cup Organic Almonds
• 1 cup Organic Cashews
• 1/2 tsp Salt (add more or less as desired)
• 1 tbsp Organic Honey or Maple Syrup (optional)

Method

1. Follow the roasting instructions above for almonds and cashews.
2. Blend nuts in a food processor or blender until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
3. Add salt and sweetener (if using) and blend to incorporate.
4. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.

Macadamia Butter

Ingredients

• 500g of Organic Raw Macadamia Nuts (raw or roasted)

Method

1. Place macadamias in food processor.
2. Blend for 3-6 minutes (3 minutes for crunchy, 6 minutes for smooth).
3. Stop and scrape sides every 1-2 minutes.
4. Place into an airtight container and keep in fridge.

Nutty ABC Spread

Ingredients

• 1 cup Organic Almonds
• 1 cup Brazil Nuts
• 1 cup Organic Cashews

Method

1. Place all nuts in a high-speed food processor (you may need to do this in batches, depending on the size of your processor).
2. Blend for up to 6 minutes, depending on the consistency you are after – the longer you blend it, the smoother it is).
3. Pour into a container with lid and keep in the fridge.