Kitchen Garden Almonds for Sprouting 50g

Sprout your own nutrient-packed almonds right on your kitchen windowsill, and make one of nature’s healthiest foods even better. You can use your sprouted almonds to whip up a batch of protein-rich vegan almond milk, or delicious creamy almond nut butter. They also make a wonderfully hearty snack just as they are! Sprouting has been shown to dramatically increase the vitamin, mineral and enzyme content of your favourite nuts and seeds; and Kitchen Garden’s sprouting selection makes sprouting that much simpler. Kitchen Garden offers you a wealth of GM-free organic sprouting seeds, which are easy to grow and oh-so-good for you and your family.

Kitchen Garden almond seeds are:

• Non-GM
• Certified organic
• Packed with protein
• A source of vitamin E
• Rich in bone-building calcium & potassium
• A source of fibre
• High in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats
• Rich in antioxidants
• Naturally alkalising

Did You Know? Almonds are the only alkaline-forming nut, and one of only a few alkalising proteins. Alkalising foods help you to maintain a healthy pH throughout your body.

Sprouting your almonds has the following benefits:

• Increases nutrient density
• Makes the almonds more easily digestible
• Makes the almonds more alkalising
• Neutralises “anti-nutrients” like  phytic acid & enzyme inhibitors
• Convenient, cost-effective & can be done all year round

Sprouts are a great example of “medicinal” food, helping to protect your system against all sorts of ailments.

Suitable for sprouting and general consumption.

Recipe for Almond Granola Bars:
Ingredients:

• 1 cup dates, pitted
• 1 cup sprouted almonds, toasted & chopped
• ¼ cup natural almond butter
• ¼ cup raw honey/ authentic maple syrup
• 1½ cups rolled oats (raw or toasted)
• A sprinkling of carob chips & vanilla powder (optional)

Method:

• Blend the dates in a food processor for about 1 minute, until you have a firm dough-like consistency.
• Mix the oats, almonds & “date dough” together in in a bowl; set aside.
• Warm the honey & almond butter in a saucepan over low heat. Pour over oat mixture & mix well, breaking up the dates.
• Transfer the mixture to a lined baking pan. Press down until evenly flattened.
• Cover with parchment or plastic wrap, & leave in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to set.
• Chop into 10 even bars & enjoy! The bars will keep for up to a few days in an airtight container.

Directions

Please Note: This product consists of the sprouting seeds only; sprouting jars & stand are not included. You will need a full standard sprouting kit to grow your seeds.

• Add 3-4Tbsp of your dry seeds to a clean sprouting jar; enough to lightly cover the bottom of an upright jar.
• Cover the sprouting jar with the mesh screen & secure it with a rubber band.
• Cover your dry seeds with 2-4cm water & soak for 6-8 hours or overnight.
• Drain & rinse in fresh water, swirling gently while draining to disperse the seeds across the surface of the sprouting jar. Place the jar at an angle on your sprouting stand.
• Keep your sprouting jar in natural light but never in direct sunlight. Rinse your seeds 2-3 times a day in cool water. The water should be rinsed clear.
• Harvest within 2-3 days of the “tails” and/or greenery appearing from the seeds.
• Drain the sprouts well & leave 2-4 hours to dry on your sprouting stand, before transferring to an airtight, covered storage container.
• Enjoy your sprouts in 3-7 days; keep them refrigerated in an airtight container. Start sprouting new seeds every 2- 3 days for a continuous, fresh supply.

Top Tips:

• Never eat sprouts that have started to smell bad.
• Always wash your containers thoroughly between plantings.
• Remove any broken or damaged seeds before you start sprouting.
• Double rinsing is recommended for beans & legumes.
• Never eat sprouted soy beans with brown spots.
• Unsprouted seeds should be stored in an airtight container in a cupboard. The germination life of seeds is generally 2-5 years.