Dehydrated Breakfast Bacon

From the recipe book my dehydrator came with.

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Dehydrated Candied Sweet & Spicy Bacon

From the recipe book my dehydrator came with.

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Dehydrated Green Onion Crackers

From the recipe book my dehydrator came with.

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Dehydrated Seed Crackers

From the recipe book my dehydrator came with.

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Hot Mama Notes: I used ground flaxseed as that is what I had on hand. 

Honey Bourbon Dehydrated Peaches

From: Dehydrator Recipe Book that came with my dehydrator

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Hot Mama Notes: My peache wasn't very big, so I decided to throw some apples into the marinade, as well. 

Grandpa's Granola

From: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/279216/grandpas-homemade-granola/

Ingredients:

5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup crispy rice cereal

⅓ cup coarsely chopped pecans

⅓ cup slivered almonds

⅓ cup unsalted sunflower seeds

⅓ cup unsalted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)

¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

¼ cup light brown sugar

⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup

⅓ cup neutral oil, such as canola or avocado

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ tablespoon vanilla extract

¾ cup dried fruit, such as cranberries, apples, raisins, apricots and/or mangoes, chopped if needed

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. 

2. Stir oats, cereal, pecans, almonds, sunflower seeds, pepitas and coconut together in a large bowl.

3. Combine brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), oil, cinnamon, ginger, salt and vanilla in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat.

4. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to a large roasting pan. Bake, stirring once or twice, until golden brown, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool completely before stirring in dried fruit. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Tips

To make ahead: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2020

Hot Mama Grade: TBD

Hot Mama Notes: I used quick 1 minute oats instead of rolled oats because that is what I had on hand. Similarly, I used roasted salted sunflower seeds instead of raw sunflower seeds. I had no pecans, so I left those out. I used olive oil and vegetable oil, as I have no canola or avocado oil. I chose to use maple syrup instead of honey as I prefer that flavor. 

This granola is super tasty with just the right amount of sweetness (a hint). I will definitely make it again! The flavor is good. Not overpowering. I like the maple flavor.