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  3 Classic Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes all in one place! Roasted Maple-Balsalmic Brussel Sprouts, Sweet Potato Casserole and Lentil-Mushroom Loaf If you are expecting vegan family members or guests to sit at your Thanksgiving board, you might want to include these classic vegan recipes in your menu: (About 4 servings per recipe below-- make adjustments by doubling or tripling ingredients and increasing pan size as required). 1. **Vegan Lentil & Mushroom Loaf**: Ingredients: - 1 cup cooked lentils - 1 cup chopped mushrooms - 1 onion, diced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 cup breadcrumbs - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or a non-soy product like coconut aminos or vegan Worcestershire Sauce, etc.) - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.

Granola Recipe (Egg-Free, Dairy-Free)





"Making Granola with Kids" from Free Images by Lin Kwan

Granola is making a come-back! This particular recipe is an old-fashioned one with pecans and sunflower seeds as the major protein base, and a fairly simple combination of other ingredients. Please look for subs for any ingredients that you or others might be allergic or sensitive to. It comes together nicely and makes a nutritious, delicious cereal, ingredient mix for cookies, and an energy source for hiking and camping.

Did you know that pecans are at the top of the health chart with walnuts in preventing some cancers? I was so thrilled to find this out, because pecans are my favourite nut-- well, next to my health nut husband. Watch this short video where Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains what scientific studies show to be the remarkable health benefits of the pecan in staving off cancer! 

IN LARGE MIXING BOWL COMBINE:
4 C. Oatmeal
1 C. Barley Flakes
1 C. Raw Sunflower Seeds
1 C. Raw Pecans 
1 C. unsweetened Coconut

IN BLENDER, WHIZ:
*2 C. Dates
*3 C. Water
*1 tsp. Vanilla
*1 tsp. Salt
*1/2 C. Flour (your choice)

ADD to above Dry Ingredients.

SPREAD onto 3-4 cookie sheets, thinly.

BAKE in slow oven at about 250F for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or
STIR in between for even baking until crunchy golden.

OPTIONAL: Add Flax or Sesame Seeds

Health Note: According to Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), consuming at least 3 grams of barley beta-glucan daily can help lower blood cholesterol levels, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Whole-grain barley, a fiber-rich grain, also helps regulate blood sugar by reducing the glucose response after meals. Regular consumption of barley-based breakfast cereals over several weeks to months can improve both cholesterol levels and blood sugar regulation. However, since barley contains gluten, it is not suitable for people with gluten-related disorders such as celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or wheat allergies.

Other Recipes of Wyona's that 
highlight barley as an ingredent include:





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