Deliciously Organic

Healthy recipes and information about nutrition and thyroid disease

  • Start Here
  • The Blog
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
    • The Grain-Free Family Table
    • Deliciously Organic
  • Supplements
  • The Shop
    • Cart
    • Checkout
    • My Account
  • Members Only:
  • Weekly Meal Plan Subscription
  • Thyroid Support and Health Course
  • Adrenal Balance Program

August 15, 2012

Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal (Paleo, GAPs, Primal, Grain Free, Dairy Free)

242 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Grain-Free "Grape Nuts" Cereal via www.DeliciouslyOrganic.net #paleo

Sometimes my kids want cereal for breakfast. Heck, even I occasionally want a bowl. Unfortunately, I don’t know of a single minimally-processed cereal available at the grocery store that I feel comfortable feeding my kids. Even if the cereal only has a few ingredients, the high temperatures and pressures required to form long strands or puffy balls destroy many of the nutrients. Many cereals are expanded and then spayed with sugar and oil so they will keep their form and crunch while sitting in milk. And the little flakes or rings? Those are grains mixed with liquid until they form slurry. The mixture then goes through a machine called an extruder. The extruder applies high heat and pressure to form the rings, flakes or shreds. According to Paul Stitt, a biochemist and author of the book Fighting the Food Giants, the extrusion process destroys many nutrients, denatures fatty acids, and can even destroy the synthetic vitamins which are added to the cereal.

Now for the fun part. Making cereal at home is easy and you can have control over exactly what goes into your morning bowl. It only takes a few ingredients and some hours in the oven to dehydrate while we all sleep. We like it as a crunchy, sweet alternative to our usual eggs and smoothies. It’s also great as a crunchy topping over yogurt.

Serves: Serves 4

Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal (Paleo, Gaps, Primal, Grain Free, Dairy Free)

I recommend making double the recipe, since it only serves four. Serve over cold raw milk, organic milk, almond milk, or rice milk.

Adapted from Good to the Grain

Save RecipeSave Recipe
Print Recipe
My Recipes My Lists My Calendar

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour (I used Honeyville )
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 170ºF or as low as your oven will go (you can also make this cereal in a dehydrator). Whisk almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk coconut milk, honey and vanilla in a small bowl and pour over dry mixture. Stir until mixture forms a thick, wet dough. Place a piece of parchment paper on a large baking sheet and pour dough onto parchment. Using an offset spatula, spread the dough evenly over the pan. Dehydrate in the oven overnight, about 10 hours. Cool completely.
  2. Break cereal apart and feed through the tube of a food processor with the large-holed grater attached. (Alternatively, place all cereal pieces in a ziploc bag and crush the cereal by pounding the closed bag with the back of a skillet).
  3. Serve cereal with cold milk. Cereal will keep in an airtight container for about 1 month at room temperature.
7.8.1.2
903
https://deliciouslyorganic.net/grape-nuts-cereal-recipe-paleo-gaps-grain-free/
Copyright 2016 Deliciously Organic

 

Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Filed Under: Breakfast, Dairy and Grain-Free Recipes, Dairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Grain-Free, Egg, Dairy and Grain-Free, Gaps Diet, Gluten Free Recipes, Grain Free Recipes, Paleo Recipes | 110 Comments

Did you enjoy this post?

Sign up for FREE updates!

Receive my "Top 50 Tips to Help Heal Your Thyroid" when you subscribe!

You may also enjoy these posts

Homemade Cherry Pie Filling11 Most Popular Slow Cooker RecipesHomemade Sausage Recipe

110 Comments

  1. the urban baker

    August 15, 2012 at 9:40 am

    this is brilliant, Carrie!
    to the urban baker" aria-label='Reply to this comment to the urban baker'>Reply to this comment
  2. marla

    August 15, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Certainly a much better alternative to the store bought stuff!
    to marla" aria-label='Reply to this comment to marla'>Reply to this comment
  3. Pam Gammill

    August 15, 2012 at 9:43 am

    I am really excited about trying this recipe. Sometimes I just want something crunchy! I can see eating this with a couple of spoonfuls of chocolate grain-free granola added on top. Try this great recipe for some chocolate and crunchy to top your yogurt! http://gourmandeinthekitchen.com/2012/gluten-free-grain-free-chocolate-granola-recipe/ Thanks for sharing. I love your blog.
    to Pam Gammill" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Pam Gammill'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      August 15, 2012 at 9:48 am

      I love Sylvie's recipes! I haven't tried her grain free chocolate granola yet, but it's on my list! :)
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  4. Katie

    August 15, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Oooh I will definitely be trying this today or tomorrow. I have made a similar recipe from Sally Fallon's "Eat Fat, Lose Fat," but this is easier and naturally gluten-free, which we need. Excited! Thanks, Carrie!
    to Katie" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Katie'>Reply to this comment
    • Laura

      November 13, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      I love (and miss) Grape Nuts so excited to find this recipe. Is the coconut milk supposed to be the thin carton kind or the thick canned kind?
      to Laura" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Laura'>Reply to this comment
      • Deliciously Organic

        November 16, 2020 at 11:22 am

        I recommend pure coconut milk found in the can as opposed to coconut beverage. :)
        to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  5. Katherine

    August 15, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Yay! Grain free cereal. When you first suggested eating this way a while back I thought you were a bit crazy. But now I get it and I feel so much better. Thanks for that! I have really missed cereal, though, so I can't wait to try this!
    to Katherine" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Katherine'>Reply to this comment
  6. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl

    August 15, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    LOVE this recipe!! Huge fan of Grape Nuts.
    to Liz @ The Lemon Bowl" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Liz @ The Lemon Bowl'>Reply to this comment
  7. Jen

    August 15, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    DO you think this would work the same subbing 1 for 1 the coconut flour for ww flour? We don't have gluten issues so the ww flour would be easier for us ;-)
    to Jen" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Jen'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      August 15, 2012 at 2:26 pm

      I haven't tested it, but I would use 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour for the almond and coconut flours. If the dough seems too tacky, add a bit more flour. If you try it, let me know how it turns out! :)
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  8. Joi

    August 15, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Coconut milk in a can, or the refrigerated kind? :-)
    to Joi" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Joi'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      August 15, 2012 at 5:06 pm

      I used organic canned coconut milk. I prefer it to the refrigerated kind because it has less preservatives.
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
      • Alexa

        June 7, 2016 at 3:53 pm

        Canned coconut milk. BPA, yikes! I think you can make your own coconut milk with some dehydrated coconut , water and a blender. Or I like Pacific Foods coconut milk- min. preservatives.
        to Alexa" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Alexa'>Reply to this comment
        • Deliciously Organic

          June 8, 2016 at 2:16 pm

          I use Native Forest which doesn't contain BPA, but homemade coconut milk should work fine as well.
          to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
      • Sarah

        November 5, 2016 at 10:06 pm

        This always confuses me also with coconut milk in recipes. So In The can, do you drain the liquid first or shake it all together to get the correct one cup measurement? Thank you! Excited to make this!!
        to Sarah" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Sarah'>Reply to this comment
        • Deliciously Organic

          November 7, 2016 at 8:44 am

          Shake it all up. :)
          to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  9. LiztheChef

    August 15, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    OK, you are on - going to try this, as long as I can meet the captcha code, so frustrating.
    to LiztheChef" aria-label='Reply to this comment to LiztheChef'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      August 16, 2012 at 6:56 am

      I'm sorry the captcha is frustrating. I had many issues with people hacking into my site, so I had to set up captcha codes to help with that issue.
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  10. Carolyn

    August 15, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    I'm determined to wean my children off of store bought cereals. Even though I buy the "healthy" brands I know they'll be so much better off if I can transition them to something more substantial in the morning. This cereal sounds like a great place to start. What's involved with dehydrating it in the oven? Do I leave it on a very low temperature over night? Thanks.
    to Carolyn" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Carolyn'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      August 16, 2012 at 6:57 am

      All that's involved is putting it in the oven and leaving it there overnight as instructed in the recipe. I hope you enjoy it! :)
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
      • Kristen

        February 8, 2018 at 1:00 pm

        So it stays all night with the oven on? I was confused by the recipe as well. Keep the oven on all night at 170, correct?
        to Kristen" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Kristen'>Reply to this comment
        • Deliciously Organic

          February 9, 2018 at 9:59 am

          Yes, keep in the oven all night.
          to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  11. shoprubyjean

    August 15, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    We actually just went through are last box of "Organic" cereal. I have been feeling a bit on the guilty side as it makes for a quick breakfast. Now that I am feeling better we have been able to get back to Juicing in the mornings so hopefully that will give me the energy needed to get breakfast back on the Right track. This recipe is surely going to be incorporated. Thank you for sharing. Angelina
    to shoprubyjean" aria-label='Reply to this comment to shoprubyjean'>Reply to this comment
  12. Gianna

    August 16, 2012 at 1:25 am

    WOW!! wonderful! thanks...will be making this soon...perhaps in an hour or two!!
    to Gianna" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Gianna'>Reply to this comment
  13. Taryn

    August 16, 2012 at 6:22 am

    Wow!! Sooooo good! Just made my first batch last night! I had a hard time sleeping as I was so eager to eat it!! Will definitely make it again soon!!
    to Taryn" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Taryn'>Reply to this comment
  14. aida mollenkamp

    August 16, 2012 at 10:54 am

    Carrie, this sounds delicious!
    to aida mollenkamp" aria-label='Reply to this comment to aida mollenkamp'>Reply to this comment
  15. Karen

    August 16, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    the house smells so good! can't wait for breakfast tomorrow. (or a midnight snack?)
    to Karen" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Karen'>Reply to this comment
  16. Lesley Prentice

    August 16, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    I think I just heard a choir of Angels singing! This looks heavenly! Cannot wait to try!
    to Lesley Prentice" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Lesley Prentice'>Reply to this comment
  17. Brooke @ Food Woolf

    August 17, 2012 at 6:50 am

    Really? It's that easy? I blush, thinking about how much money I spend trying to find "healthy" cereal and it's not all that good for me. Thanks for the education. And recipe!
    to Brooke @ Food Woolf" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Brooke @ Food Woolf'>Reply to this comment
  18. Jeanine

    August 17, 2012 at 7:27 am

    Just finished! The kids have asked me every half hour when it would be done. It smells a lot like graham crackers here and we thought that they might be good left in chunks to make smores. I know they wouldn't hold together as well but they would be an easy alternative.
    to Jeanine" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Jeanine'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      August 17, 2012 at 7:49 am

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I had the same thought (substituting for graham crackers for smores). It would be nice all crumbled up with some homemade marshmallows and chocolate. Yum!
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  19. Amanda

    August 17, 2012 at 8:41 am

    You should see me right now. My mouth is hanging open in disbelief. I had no idea that all cereals were so bad! I have been buying Organic and trying to keep it as natural as possible... but wow. What you described is gross! Thanks for this recipe... will be trying it!
    to Amanda" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Amanda'>Reply to this comment
  20. Jessica

    August 17, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Do you use 1 c. of canned coconut milk in this grape nut recipe or refrigerated coconut milk? Thanks!
    to Jessica" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Jessica'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      August 18, 2012 at 6:56 am

      I used canned organic Thai Kitchens milk for this recipe.
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  21. Claudia

    August 19, 2012 at 5:19 am

    Absolutely yummiest homemade cereal.....thx Carrie! It has been very hard for our family to maintain a grain- free diet since moving overseas this year. Your post about cereals was timely - as breakfast is where we often slip up. This is soooo good and will be a perfect healthly addition to our breakfast rotations.
    to Claudia" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Claudia'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      August 20, 2012 at 10:40 am

      You're welcome! Thanks for the kind words.
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  22. Danijela

    August 20, 2012 at 2:30 am

    I really didn't know that you can make your own homemade cereals at home. This is, for sure, the best possible version of cereals, healthy and without additional sugar or aromas ( like those we usually buy). Will have to make them. Thanks for sharing this one. Have a great week! :)
    to Danijela" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Danijela'>Reply to this comment
  23. Adrienne @ Whole New Mom

    August 20, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Love this!!! Just let my youngest have regular grape nuts -he will be so happy! I am really trying to be careful w/ all the nuts though. They can lead to other issues from what I have been reading. I will for sure be making and most likely sharing on my FB page. Thanks!!!
    to Adrienne @ Whole New Mom" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Adrienne @ Whole New Mom'>Reply to this comment
  24. A Table in the Sun

    August 21, 2012 at 7:31 am

    I used to love Grape Nuts in my wheat eating days. I will always remember Euell Gibbons commercial....staring at a tree and saying "many parts are edible". Many people joked that the cereal was made out of a tree stump.
    to A Table in the Sun" aria-label='Reply to this comment to A Table in the Sun'>Reply to this comment
  25. Nicole Stoddard

    August 21, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Tried this recipe it tastes really good! But my food processor just pulverized the cereal, so next time I will just smash it in a bag. And there will be a next time!
    to Nicole Stoddard" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Nicole Stoddard'>Reply to this comment
  26. Marie

    August 24, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    Thank you so much for posting this, I can't wait to try it! I make my own almond milk and have not figured out a way to use the flour yet. I am such a minimalist when it comes to kitchen appliances and don't have a dehydrator so I wonder how to get the almond leftover pulp to become flour. Anyway, so glad that you mention you can use an oven (which I DO have), and a skillet (check) instead of a dehydrator and food processor for the minimalist like me!
    to Marie" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Marie'>Reply to this comment
  27. Caroline

    August 28, 2012 at 8:10 am

    AMAZING! I have made 6 batches already!! My whole family loooooves it. I quit eating grains earlier this summer so I am thrilled to have cereal again. I have used a couple batches as "cookies" and left them in large pieces. Thinking about making s'mores with them when it gets cold!
    to Caroline" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Caroline'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      August 28, 2012 at 10:22 am

      Thanks for the feedback. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I love the idea of using them for smores!
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  28. Eleni @ The Baboo

    August 30, 2012 at 9:58 am

    This is such a great idea!! I have to try it :)
    to Eleni @ The Baboo" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Eleni @ The Baboo'>Reply to this comment
  29. Sue

    September 17, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    Help! My cereal didn't crisp up. I cooked for 10 hours at 170 & it's still soft. What did I do wrong? :(
    to Sue" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Sue'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      September 18, 2012 at 8:41 am

      Is it particularly humid where you are? This can play into how long it takes to dehydrate. For instance, I live in the desert so it only takes me about 10 hours, but my friend who lives in a more humid climate needs at least 10 hours or more. I would just leave it in there for a couple more hours and keep an eye on it until it's crisp.
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  30. Deb

    September 21, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    Just curious... I am not a fan of coconut but I would love to try this. Do you think there is another liquid I could use instead? Does the cereal have a coconut taste to it because of the milk?
    to Deb" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deb'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      September 23, 2012 at 8:25 am

      You could also use heavy cream. The actual cereal doesn't have a coconut taste, and I ate it with some fresh milk. If you're looking for a non-dairy alternative maybe almond milk would be a good choice.
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  31. Lori

    September 22, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Seems a bit silly to ask - but why the oven instead of a dehydrator? I dehydrate meals for camping a lot and would rather leave the dehydrator on all night than the oven. (our gas oven cycles on and off a lot. Thanks
    to Lori" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Lori'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      September 23, 2012 at 8:23 am

      A dehydrator will work great. I don't own one, so that's why the instructions call for a low-temp oven.
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  32. Nicole

    September 25, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    This looks delicious! Would TJ's almond meal work?
    to Nicole" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Nicole'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      September 25, 2012 at 8:32 pm

      Almond meal will work well!
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  33. Britt

    September 28, 2012 at 12:25 am

    Is there any reason I can't omit the honey?
    to Britt" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Britt'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      September 28, 2012 at 7:46 am

      I don't think the mixture would have enough moisture to hold together properly. You might be able to increase the liquid a bit, but I've never tried it.
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
      • Britt

        September 28, 2012 at 9:43 am

        Cool I'll try a batch with Manuka Honey and one without.
        to Britt" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Britt'>Reply to this comment
  34. Georgia

    January 11, 2013 at 11:48 am

    Carrie I will have to try this. i have been busy cooking from your cookbookthat I have not been checking the blog as often. I am loving the cookbook and my food does not look like your pictures but the taste is amazing. My 4 yr old boys absolutely love the beef stroganoff (spelling??) We made the raspberry muffins this morning and your strawberry shake is a hit. I did not put the egg, I am a bit scared of them ingesting a raw egg. Any advice to help with this? I hosted a dinner for New Year and made the risotto and everyone loved it. Thanks so much!
    to Georgia" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Georgia'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      January 12, 2013 at 10:23 am

      Thank you for the kind words! I understand your hesitation with serving raw egg yolks. Here's a great article about eggs - if you scroll about half-way down you'll see the title, "How to Cook Your Eggs, or Not", and it gives some great info about eating raw eggs. http://www.westonaprice.org/childrens-health/eat-eggs-and-have-chicken-too
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  35. Julia

    February 27, 2013 at 8:25 am

    I used to love grape nuts. This sounds great, but I am allergic to almonds. Any suggestion for an alternative to the almond flour?
    to Julia" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Julia'>Reply to this comment
    • T

      February 27, 2013 at 12:11 pm

      She told me I could use whole wheat flour in place of! Hope this helps!
      to T" aria-label='Reply to this comment to T'>Reply to this comment
      • Julia

        February 28, 2013 at 9:23 pm

        Thank you for the suggestion. I was hoping for a gluten free alternative.
        to Julia" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Julia'>Reply to this comment
  36. Belinda

    March 9, 2013 at 6:40 am

    This was delicious! We all loved it and my 18MO loved it as graham crackers! As mentioned it doubles well for this. I subbed raw heavy cream b/c I didn't have coconut milk and it worked perfectly. Will try almond milk next since two of my kids have dairy sensitivities. Thanks so much for sharing!
    to Belinda" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Belinda'>Reply to this comment
  37. Ann @ The Paleo Network

    March 20, 2013 at 11:55 am

    I LOVED this cereal. I made my own almond flour by processing blanched slivered almonds in my food processor. I also made my own coconut milk. I used maple syrup instead of honey (or maybe I used a combination - can't remember even though it was just a few days ag0). Delicious. I was amazed how it turned out after the 10 hours in the oven at 170F. Paleo Perfection! It's a great breakfast with fruit and homemade almond milk after my morning workouts. Very portable... toss some into a tupperware and bring to work. I might actually write a review on my blog linking back to your website. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
    to Ann @ The Paleo Network" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Ann @ The Paleo Network'>Reply to this comment
  38. Kaitlyn

    April 16, 2013 at 6:27 am

    OH MY GOSH! Amazing doesn't even begin to describe this! My toddler and I were eating this straight out of the bowl before dehydrating it, it is sooo good! I did make some substitutions simply because I didn't have some things. We used maple syrup for the honey, and almond extract for the vanilla extract (it really brought out the almond flour)! I can't wait for it to be done to try it dehydrated! I've really been craving crunchy cereal since going grain free! Thank you!
    to Kaitlyn" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Kaitlyn'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      April 16, 2013 at 7:36 am

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Almond extract sounds perfect for this recipe!
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  39. Racquel

    May 29, 2013 at 5:26 am

    Wish it was nut free...our big boy (8 years old) was tested for having a class 5 allergy to peanuts and a class 3 to walnuts so I am afraid to try any other kind of nuts...I bet it is yummy though :)
    to Racquel" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Racquel'>Reply to this comment
  40. kelly

    July 14, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    This looks good!. I love your recipes!.
    to kelly" aria-label='Reply to this comment to kelly'>Reply to this comment
  41. Lesley

    November 16, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    Thanks for the amazing looking Recipe. I'm trying to follow a low carb diet as well and was wondering if I could substitute the honey with a low carb ( xylitol) honey or low carb maple syrup/ or any other suggestions?
    to Lesley" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Lesley'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      November 18, 2013 at 8:45 am

      I haven't tested it, but you could probably use a low-carb maple syrup. But keep in mind that that kind of maple syrup is processed so if you're wanting to avoid processed foods it probably isn't the best choice.
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  42. Tina

    November 21, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    I am allergic to nuts. Is there anyway I could use only coconut flour or substitute tapioca flour/starch for the almond flour? If so, what amounts and do I need to change the amounts of the liquids in the recipe? Can't wait to get your answer and hopefully make this recipe. Grapenuts use to be my husband's favorite cereal. Thank you
    to Tina" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Tina'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      November 26, 2013 at 10:32 am

      I haven’t tested it, but I hear sunflower seed flour is a good 1:1 replacement for almond flour.
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  43. Laurel

    January 15, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    You are my hero. We are about to start GAPS and I've of my worries was finding cereal my son would like. One of his favs is crunchy flax which is very similar to Grape nuts, so I have high hopes for this. Making it tomorrow for sure!
    to Laurel" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Laurel'>Reply to this comment
  44. karen

    March 23, 2014 at 9:01 am

    Hello, This is my family's new favorite! Thank you so very much. I was wondering if this recipe would work without sweetener. What do you think? I am more excited about keeping the crunch ant texture of this recipe and less concerned with the level of sweet. Thank you, Karen
    to karen" aria-label='Reply to this comment to karen'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      March 24, 2014 at 7:06 am

      The honey helps the dough stay together, so maybe trying to reduce it down to 1 tablespoon would work. If the dough is too crumby then I'd add a bit of coconut milk.
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  45. Lynn Mann

    August 1, 2014 at 6:26 am

    I love grape nuts cereal but I am not doing grains. I saw this and I tried the recipe, it did not bake up like you picture it was more like a thin layered bread or a cracker, it was not dark like yours and crispy like grape nuts. I don't know what I did wrong, I want very much to learn how to make this right please help me with this Lynn Mann
    to Lynn Mann" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Lynn Mann'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      August 1, 2014 at 1:37 pm

      Hmm...I'm not sure what happened. Did you make any substitutions? What brand of almond flour did you use? Sorry for all of the questions, but the more I know the better I can help trouble shoot. Thanks!
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  46. Morgan

    March 31, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    Hi, Could it be made with all almond flour. We have gluten issues and coconut issues. I was going to swap the coconut for almond milk. Just not sure of what to replace the coconut flour with. Almond is the only nut he is not allergic to. Thanks
    to Morgan" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Morgan'>Reply to this comment
  47. Morgan Gibson

    April 3, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    HI, Ok here is what I did: I used an extra 1/2 cup of almond flour in place of the coconut flour . 1 cup coconut milk
, I change to almond milk. 3 tablespoons honey
 I used Maple syrup instead. I put in food dehydrator and after 10 hours I moved it to the stove at 170 for another 2 hours. The I turned off stove left in oven over night. I had to go to bed. It had a great taste but it has not as hard as grape nuts. It had the testure of sort of soft or stale crackers. What should I try next.
    to Morgan Gibson" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Morgan Gibson'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      April 4, 2015 at 6:51 am

      I'm not really sure, as I haven't tested this recipe with substitutions. Maybe some arrowroot flour would help them be more crunchy.
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  48. Morgan

    April 3, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I usesd honeyville almond flour
    to Morgan" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Morgan'>Reply to this comment
  49. Mariah

    June 9, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    I made this last night hoping to enjoy a yummy bowl this morning. I followed the recipe to a T. Left it in the oven overnight ( a total of 10.5) hours. Let it cool, and placed it in the food processor like stated. I ended up with a bowl of crumbs, powdery crumbs. Something akin to a graham cracker crust crumb substance. If this was placed in any liquid it would turn to a mud like substance. What went wrong?
    to Mariah" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Mariah'>Reply to this comment
    • Carrie Vitt

      June 10, 2015 at 9:12 am

      If it turned to crumbs, then it was probably processed in the food processor for too long. I would process it only until there are coarse crumbs or larger chunks next time.
      to Carrie Vitt" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Carrie Vitt'>Reply to this comment
  50. Muriel

    August 27, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    I read on another grape-nuts style recipe to break up the sheet of dough and run it through a meat grinder instead of a food processor- you'll get coarser crumbs that way
    to Muriel" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Muriel'>Reply to this comment
    • Trish

      September 30, 2015 at 6:35 am

      I used to make this with wheat and we loved to take the pan out while warm and break it up while watching a show and eating it as we went. Then I would dry it out again in the oven for 30-60 minutes and stirring. Maybe not as small but I didn't have a food processor. Still good. Now I am looking for a gluten free version. My kids are asking for it.
      to Trish" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Trish'>Reply to this comment
  51. Meggie

    October 22, 2015 at 10:46 am

    This recipe is LOVELY! I have missed Grape Nuts so badly since I went grain free and this really hit the spot and filled that void! I made it "just for me", but my kids devoured it in no time! Thank you for this recipe!
    to Meggie" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Meggie'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      October 28, 2015 at 8:43 am

      Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! :)
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  52. Erica

    April 8, 2017 at 10:50 am

    This sounds amazing. I've made it seven months into my pregnancy without giving into my crazy cereal cravings, but now I can indulge! Thank you! How do you think adding chia or flax seeds would change the recipe? Would ground be better? We want to add an extra health boost! Thanks!
    to Erica" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Erica'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      April 11, 2017 at 9:46 am

      I haven't tested it, but adding some could add some extra crunch. Make sure and soak the flaxseeds ahead of time to reduce the anti-nutrients. Here's a post about that: https://deliciouslyorganic.net/soaking-nuts-seeds-grains-legumes/
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  53. Barb

    January 30, 2018 at 4:53 pm

    I'm wondering what other flour would work. I can't do almond or coconut. Has anyone tries Sunflower seed flour, quinoa, brown rice, or amaranth?
    to Barb" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Barb'>Reply to this comment
  54. Abigail

    November 29, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    Hi can you make a grapenut pudding using this cereal?
    to Abigail" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Abigail'>Reply to this comment
  55. Christin Barone

    May 13, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    I am excited to make this! Could I substitute Reduced Fat Coconut Milk in place of the full fat version? And could I swap out maple syrup for the honey? I'm not a huge fan of honey. Thank you! Christin
    to Christin Barone" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Christin Barone'>Reply to this comment
    • Deliciously Organic

      May 14, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      I haven't tested this recipe with substitutions, so I'm not sure what would work that would product the exact same texture and flavor.
      to Deliciously Organic" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Deliciously Organic'>Reply to this comment
  56. Michelle

    August 24, 2020 at 9:48 am

    Can you please tell me what size one serving is? And also how many carbs are in one serving? thank you!
    to Michelle" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Michelle'>Reply to this comment
  57. Mari

    January 20, 2021 at 9:51 am

    Thank you for this recipe and all the feedback. I used 2 T. honey and 1 T. maple syrup. I had just under a cup of thick Thai Kitchen organic canned coconut milk and that amount worked just right-- so next time with a full cup of coconut milk I might be able to cut one of the tablespoons of sweetener and sub a little stevia. I found a very easy way to get the mixed dough evenly thin. I used a tortilla press, an ice cream scoop (3-Tablespoon size) and a folded piece of parchment paper (or 2 approx. 6-inch squares of parchment). I pressed once gently so scoop of dough was about 1/4 inch thick, turned papers around and gave another very gentle press. This made the dough into a nice thin 5.5 inch disk. Put as is on cookie sheet(s). I thought I could peel the top layer of parchment right off, but saw the paper was lifting some of the batter. I pressed a light finger right in the middle of each top parchment so the dough disk would be just a bit thinner in the center. A few hours later (just before I went to bed) I flipped each parchment "sandwich" over and was able to peel what was the bottom sheet right off. By morning the disks were fragrant, warmly crisp and a light golden color. They broke so nicely into whatever size I wanted I didn't bother grating or using the s-blade of the food processor. If I kept the used parchment squares I cold probably use them one more time. Maybe rolling all or part of dough between 2 pieces of parchment with a rolling pin would work similarly but I really enjoyed using the tortilla press. My oven's lowest temp is 175 degrees--that worked great. Additionally as this was the first time I tried this recipe I tried part of the dough in a dehydrator. Mine goes to only 145 degrees and it was still softish and not evenly dry in the morning. I also tried a little dough pressed onto a greased stoneware pan in same oven as I baked the parchment covered disks. That also did not work good and stuck to the stoneware. I definitely will continue to use the tortilla press on your wonderful recipe.
    to Mari" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Mari'>Reply to this comment

Trackbacks

  1. Carrie Vitt says:
    August 15, 2012 at 4:34 pm
    [New Post] Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal: http://t.co/QJmnRLdF #paleo #realfood #gfree #recipe #organic
    to Carrie Vitt" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Carrie Vitt'>Reply to this comment
  2. Jenny F. says:
    August 15, 2012 at 4:37 pm
    Cool! RT @CarrieVitt [New Post] Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal: http://t.co/YpcrwdM9 #paleo #realfood #gfree #recipe #organic
    to Jenny F." aria-label='Reply to this comment to Jenny F.'>Reply to this comment
  3. Rachel says:
    August 15, 2012 at 4:55 pm
    [New Post] Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal: http://t.co/QJmnRLdF #paleo #realfood #gfree #recipe #organic
    to Rachel" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Rachel'>Reply to this comment
  4. Amy Tubbesing says:
    August 15, 2012 at 5:01 pm
    Yummo! Thanks!! RT @CarrieVitt: [New Post] Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal: http://t.co/bJ6EQeOK #paleo #realfood #gfree #recipe #organic
    to Amy Tubbesing" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Amy Tubbesing'>Reply to this comment
  5. Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal (Paleo, GAPs, Primal, Grain Free, Dairy Free) by Deliciously Organic | Celiac Handbook says:
    August 15, 2012 at 5:39 pm
    [...] Read the full post & get the recipe [...]
    to Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal (Paleo, GAPs, Primal, Grain Free, Dairy Free) by Deliciously Organic | Celiac Handbook" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal (Paleo, GAPs, Primal, Grain Free, Dairy Free) by Deliciously Organic | Celiac Handbook'>Reply to this comment
  6. Chris Armstrong says:
    August 16, 2012 at 12:41 am
    I love the simple ingredients in these Homemade Grape Nuts from Deliciously Organic — it's probably not what you... http://t.co/XXCikaw4
    to Chris Armstrong" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Chris Armstrong'>Reply to this comment
  7. America's Farmstand says:
    August 16, 2012 at 1:20 pm
    A great #glutenfree breakfast from @CarrieVitt - who we're totally crushing on today! http://t.co/b0GGg1mi
    to America's Farmstand" aria-label='Reply to this comment to America's Farmstand'>Reply to this comment
  8. Yolanda MacGregor says:
    August 18, 2012 at 6:39 pm
    The extrusion process destroys most of the nutrients in cereals, so why not make your own organic cereal? http://t.co/AYrG727c
    to Yolanda MacGregor" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Yolanda MacGregor'>Reply to this comment
  9. Vita Bella says:
    August 21, 2012 at 3:05 pm
    Homemade Grape Nuts (Grain Free) http://t.co/ENeVdPSZ Just made a variation of this (I'm constitutionally incapable of following a recipe)
    to Vita Bella" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Vita Bella'>Reply to this comment
  10. anunika says:
    August 26, 2012 at 8:09 pm
    Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal – Paleo, GAPs, Grain Free, Dairy Free http://t.co/TThdonV4
    to anunika" aria-label='Reply to this comment to anunika'>Reply to this comment
  11. green_farmer says:
    November 7, 2012 at 8:55 pm
    Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal (Paleo, GAPs, Primal, Grain Free, Dairy Free) http://t.co/2f3PYeEq via @sharethis
    to green_farmer" aria-label='Reply to this comment to green_farmer'>Reply to this comment
  12. JenniferItoND says:
    November 10, 2012 at 8:37 pm
    Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal – Friendly to Paleo, GAPs, Grain Free, Dairy Free http://t.co/RBZi5O5f
    to JenniferItoND" aria-label='Reply to this comment to JenniferItoND'>Reply to this comment
  13. Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal by Deliciously Organic - Primal Docs says:
    March 10, 2013 at 2:55 pm
    [...] Read the full post & get the recipe [...]
    to Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal by Deliciously Organic - Primal Docs" aria-label='Reply to this comment to Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal by Deliciously Organic - Primal Docs'>Reply to this comment
  14. What Are You Cooking This Week? - Eat Better Spend Less says:
    April 28, 2014 at 9:51 am
    […] Grain free “grape nuts” cereal […]
    to What Are You Cooking This Week? - Eat Better Spend Less" aria-label='Reply to this comment to What Are You Cooking This Week? - Eat Better Spend Less'>Reply to this comment
  15. 15 Loại Ngũ Cốc Tốt Cho Sức Khỏe Bạn Có Thể ăn - Fligood says:
    September 15, 2022 at 8:42 am
    […] Bạn cũng có thể làm Hạt Nho của riêng mình, sử dụng bột hạnh nhân và dừa thay vì bột mì. Thử cái này công thức. […]
    to 15 Loại Ngũ Cốc Tốt Cho Sức Khỏe Bạn Có Thể ăn - Fligood" aria-label='Reply to this comment to 15 Loại Ngũ Cốc Tốt Cho Sức Khỏe Bạn Có Thể ăn - Fligood'>Reply to this comment
  16. The 15 Healthiest Cereals You Can Eat - Healthline - Keto Blogs says:
    January 22, 2023 at 8:17 am
    […] can also make your own Grape Nuts, using almond and coconut flour instead of wheat flour. Try this recipe.Bob’s Red Mill Paleo-Style Muesli is not only healthy but it is also gluten-free.In fact, unlike […]
    to The 15 Healthiest Cereals You Can Eat - Healthline - Keto Blogs" aria-label='Reply to this comment to The 15 Healthiest Cereals You Can Eat - Healthline - Keto Blogs'>Reply to this comment

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Hi, I’m Carrie Vitt, FNTP
Welcome to Deliciously Organic

Through unprocessed, organic food and detox I’ve reversed Hashimoto’s disease, chronic migraines, IBS and eczema.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Terms

Subscribe Now & Receive My

Top 50 Tips and Resources to
Support Your Thyroid

Download the List

How I Reversed Hashimoto’s Disease with Diet, Detox and Lifestyle

Grain-Free Family Table Widget

Favorites

How Swimming Pools, Tap Water, Fluoride and Bromide Affect the Thyroid

20 Steps to Heal From Adrenal Fatigue Naturally

Bacon, Potato and Broccoli Frittata (Grain-Free)

How to Make and Use Castor Oil Packs

Meat Stock – What to Drink if You Can’t Tolerate Bone Broth

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Shop
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

All content copyright © 2023 Deliciously Organic  •  All Rights Reserved  •  Site Design by Emily White Designs