Sprouted to Fight Antinutrients
Let's start with a short story... yes it is one of these "you will learn something" kind of story. There' s an important piece of knowledge you'll need to understand why sprouted is essential to your health.
Once upon a time, in the Kingdom of Digestion, where the absorption of nutrients reigned supreme. All the good guys, the enzymes, worked tirelessly to break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to nourish the kingdom. However, lurking in the shadows were the bad guys, the peanuts with their strong antinutrients, who were determined to block the absorption of vital minerals such as iron, zinc, and calcium.
The enzymes tried their best, but the antinutrients proved to be formidable foes, blocking the absorption of these essential nutrients and causing digestive distress to the kingdom's citizens.
Just when it seemed that all hope was lost, a new hero emerged. Sprouted peanuts, with their increased enzyme activity and reduced antinutrient levels, came to the rescue. The enzymes in sprouted peanuts quickly broke down the nutrients, making them more accessible to the body, while the reduced antinutrient levels allowed for easier nutrient absorption.
Thanks to sprouted peanuts, the kingdom of digestion thrived once again, and the citizens enjoyed better digestion and overall health.
In reality, sprouted peanuts contain enzymes that help break down nutrients, and sprouting reduces the levels of antinutrients such as phytic acid, which can inhibit nutrient absorption. This can lead to improved digestion and overall health.
Sprouting and Roasting Peanuts
I Sprouted two cups of peanuts over night by soaking them (8 to 10 hours) in salted water. One and a half to two tablespoons of salt is plenty, and the peanuts should be completely submerged, they will grow slightly.
When I woke up in the morning, I rinsed them a couple of times and then used a cheat to dry them and roast them faster: 2 hours in the oven at 225 degrees fahrenheit , and no more than 30 minutes at 330 degrees fahrenheit. I went over and you can see how they are a bit too browned... Not enough roasting and they will taste more like a pea, too much roasting and they will become slightly bitter.
This was my first time making peanut butter so keep that in mind... be kind if you're an expert and I'm doing something wrong please!
Making healthy peanut butter at home is easy and straightforward. Here's how you can do it:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsalted, roasted peanuts
- 1-2 teaspoons of honey (optional)
- 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
Place the peanuts in a food processor and blend for about 5-10 minutes until the peanuts turn into a creamy consistency.
If the mixture seems too dry, you can add coconut oil to the mixture to help smooth it out. The coconut oil also helps add some sweetness and enhances the flavor of the peanut butter. Be careful here, too much will make your peanut butter a bit runny once it comes up to room temperature, it'll still be a super delicious snack but also a messy one!
Add honey to the mixture if you want to make the peanut butter a little bit sweeter. This step is optional, and you can skip it if you prefer unsweetened peanut butter. For a Vegan and Keto option I used powdered munkfruit sugar instead of honey, a small teaspoon was enough (for those who never had it, watch out it's very sweet tasting stuff, so don't over do it!).
Add salt to the mixture according to your taste. I completely opted out of that, and it tastes great.
Continue blending the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
Transfer the peanut butter to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. I'm not sure how long it can last in the fridge so use your judgment there please.
Here it is in the blender (about one cup for the photo):
That was an exciting moment... this was going to work!
Oh yes... looking good, a bit dry though:
So I added some organic unrefined coconut oil:
And I did it again, but this time it seemed like I added too much:
There you have it! You now have healthy and delicious peanut butter that you can enjoy on its own or use as a topping for your favorite snacks.
I am happy to have made some mistakes here, it means I can improve the recipe. Even with having over roasted them, and having added too much oil, this stuff is delicious!!!
I had a few people try it so far and everyone's been super impressed, so that makes me feel all good inside! I may have a product I can actually make other people happy with.
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