Guest guest Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I've been traveling a lot lately, and want to keep eating sprouts on the road. Buying them, especially organic is not always convenient, and sometimes I finish the cycle right before I leave and would hate to leave the fresh sprouts in the fridge until I get back. I saw it somewhere that dehydrating and grinding up spicy sprouts (think Hot Squared from Sproutspeople, yumm) is a great condiment, but I'm curious if I can do the same with my green (like broccoli and such) sprouts: dehydrate, pulverize and use in green smoothies or green drinks? I would have to measure to see how much powder one cup of sprouts make to not 'overdose', but other than that, should be fine, right? Has anyone experimented with this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hi egerandi -- I dehydrated some leafy sprouts once as an experiment. They dried quickly and easily; they browned up a tiny bit. I'm sure they'd grind easily to a powder and I don't see any reason not to try. I have also sprouted while traveling, with a hemp bag or EasySprout. I just put the hemp bag into a large plastic baggie for travel between places, and/or use the EasySprout (or a smaller homemade cup version) as is or again, in a large baggie if needed. Rinse/drain whenever you can. Worth considering. Molly > > I've been traveling a lot lately, and want to keep eating sprouts on the road. but I'm curious if I can do the same with my green (like broccoli and such) sprouts: dehydrate, pulverize and use in green smoothies or green drinks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 What if one dehydrated the sprouts and I'm talking alfalfa, fenugreek radish and broccoli, and then put them in a Vitamix and made flour. You would then have sprout flour. Flour made from alfalfa, fenugreek, radish and broccoli sprouts. OH MY, this would be a no carb flour, right? Is this even possible? Melody http://www.youtube.com/user/eliz7212?feature=mhum May 2, 2011 08:38:36 PM, sproutpeople wrote: =========================================== Hi egerandi -- I dehydrated some leafy sprouts once as an experiment. They dried quickly and easily; they browned up a tiny bit. I'm sure they'd grind easily to a powder and I don't see any reason not to try. I have also sprouted while traveling, with a hemp bag or EasySprout. I just put the hemp bag into a large plastic baggie for travel between places, and/or use the EasySprout (or a smaller homemade cup version) as is or again, in a large baggie if needed. Rinse/drain whenever you can. Worth considering. Molly > > I've been traveling a lot lately, and want to keep eating sprouts on the road. but I'm curious if I can do the same with my green (like broccoli and such) sprouts: dehydrate, pulverize and use in green smoothies or green drinks? ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Molly, When i dry herbs, I put a metal oven wire grill on a table and lay the paper towel before putting the greens and then cover with paper towel again. It gets dried in two-to three weeks time and stays green. I dry them indoor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 OK, I'll think I experiment with the dehydration, most likely during the day so I can monitor the process. My problem is not about the actual sprouting process, but the volume and the fact that I would like to eat the sprouts, not just grow them. My trips are short but frequent, I should have mentioned that thanks for your input! > > > > I've been traveling a lot lately, and want to keep eating sprouts on the road. > but I'm curious if I can do the same with my green (like broccoli and such) sprouts: dehydrate, pulverize and use in green smoothies or green drinks? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I'm not sure if they had enough substance to stand up as flour. You could probably mix them with some sort of liquid to make dough and dehydrate them as tortillas? I make tortillas out of spinach and other veggies blended with a little water and flaxseed meal. > > > > I've been traveling a lot lately, and want to keep eating sprouts on the road. > but I'm curious if I can do the same with my green (like broccoli and such) sprouts: dehydrate, pulverize and use in green smoothies or green drinks? > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Check out what Gil on www.sproutpeople.org has to say about the Easy Sprouter and travel. Depending on how short your trip is, mode of transportation, and other factors, I would think you could start some sprouts maybe one day or two before you leave, then just rinse and drain as you can and snack on them while you're gone. Most of them (especially the green leafies) can be eaten at pretty much any stage of development. Since they wouldn't be fully grown, there wouldn't be a need to refrigerate them. Just leave them in the sprouter to grow a little more each day (and be sure to rinse and drain at least twice a day). How's that for a solution? Peggy ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Mon, May 2, 2011 8:08:57 PM Subject: Re: Dehydrating green sprouts  OK, I'll think I experiment with the dehydration, most likely during the day so I can monitor the process. My problem is not about the actual sprouting process, but the volume and the fact that I would like to eat the sprouts, not just grow them. My trips are short but frequent, I should have mentioned that thanks for your input! > > > > I've been traveling a lot lately, and want to keep eating sprouts on the >road. > > but I'm curious if I can do the same with my green (like broccoli and such) >sprouts: dehydrate, pulverize and use in green smoothies or green drinks? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I have limited luggage space as I'm only taking a carry on and I'm not even sure how they would like my contraption at security? However, I'll definitely consider this when I take longer trips, like when I visit family for xmas > > > > > > I've been traveling a lot lately, and want to keep eating sprouts on the > >road. > > > > but I'm curious if I can do the same with my green (like broccoli and such) > >sprouts: dehydrate, pulverize and use in green smoothies or green drinks? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I use hemp sprout bags when I travel-they can be tucked into a small, flat cooler bag and tucked right in a suitcase or carry on bag. They can easily be rinsed and refreshed along the way or at your destination. I usually start one sprouting just before I leave on a trip, and take another one or two that are already in various sprouting stages. Nice and easy! Subject: Re: Dehydrating green sprouts To: sproutpeople Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 2:33 AM  I have limited luggage space as I'm only taking a carry on and I'm not even sure how they would like my contraption at security? However, I'll definitely consider this when I take longer trips, like when I visit family for xmas > > > > > > I've been traveling a lot lately, and want to keep eating sprouts on the > >road. > > > > but I'm curious if I can do the same with my green (like broccoli and such) > >sprouts: dehydrate, pulverize and use in green smoothies or green drinks? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Yes....and no.  Veggie type sprouts will shrivel up to nothing when dehydrated, so you would need a boatload of them just to get a couple of ounces of flour. HOWEVER...you can sprout and dehydrate grains, such as rice, buckwheat, oats, etc., and make THOSE into flour, then add your veggie sprouts into a batter to make bread. I sprout and dehydrate organic brown rice often-it has a slightly tart flavor making breads and other baked goods taste like sourdough bread! Subject: Re: Dehydrating green sprouts To: sproutpeople Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 12:55 AM  I'm not sure if they had enough substance to stand up as flour. You could probably mix them with some sort of liquid to make dough and dehydrate them as tortillas? I make tortillas out of spinach and other veggies blended with a little water and flaxseed meal. > > > > I've been traveling a lot lately, and want to keep eating sprouts on the road. > but I'm curious if I can do the same with my green (like broccoli and such) sprouts: dehydrate, pulverize and use in green smoothies or green drinks? > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Have you tried soakes yet? Soak your almonds, peanuts and Sunnies in water and they are ready to eat right away. If your travels are short snack food type sprouts will do the trick! > I have limited luggage space as I'm only taking a carry on and I'm not even sure how they would like my contraption at security? However, I'll definitely consider this when I take longer trips, like when I visit family for xmas > > > > > > > > > > I've been traveling a lot lately, and want to keep eating sprouts on the > > >road. > > > > > > but I'm curious if I can do the same with my green (like broccoli and such) > > >sprouts: dehydrate, pulverize and use in green smoothies or green drinks? > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Great idea! And FYI, try Rainforest Jungle Peanuts (you can Google it) - they are the only peanuts that do not contain aflatoxin. Soaked and sprouted for 2 days, they are DELICIOUS! I don't even like peanuts, and I eat these all the time. You don't even need to let them sprout, either - just a bulge at the sprout end is fine, and that will happen in a day or less. Peggy ________________________________ To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 5:38:31 AM Subject: Re: Re: Dehydrating green sprouts  Have you tried soakes yet? Soak your almonds, peanuts and Sunnies in water and they are ready to eat right away. If your travels are short snack food type sprouts will do the trick! > I have limited luggage space as I'm only taking a carry on and I'm not even >sure how they would like my contraption at security? However, I'll definitely >consider this when I take longer trips, like when I visit family for xmas > > > > > > > > > > I've been traveling a lot lately, and want to keep eating sprouts on the > > >road. > > > > > > but I'm curious if I can do the same with my green (like broccoli and such) > > > >sprouts: dehydrate, pulverize and use in green smoothies or green drinks? > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Thanks for the bag idea, I didn't think of that! Way less space than the easy sprouter Yes, I do eat (love!) soaks: soak, dehydrate, make cookies or crackers and crunchies. I take my own granola and trek mix on my trips, along with the cacao + nut bars and balls I make (mmm, I must have one now! hehe). I was just trying to find solution for my morning green smoothies without having to lug the sprouts with me and worry about lack of refrigeration during transit. > > Have you tried soakes yet? Soak your almonds, peanuts and Sunnies in water and they are ready to eat right away. If your travels are short snack food type sprouts will do the trick! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I believe I'll throw a cup of these bad boys in my easy sprouter right now, who needs to wait till travel time Funny, I bought these but didn't think about sprouting them at all, not sure why. I was kinda disappointed, because I don't really like peanuts either, but was curious, so hoping the sprouting will help > > > > > > > > > > I've been traveling a lot lately, and want to keep eating sprouts on the > > > > >road. > > > > > > > > but I'm curious if I can do the same with my green (like broccoli and such) > > > > > >sprouts: dehydrate, pulverize and use in green smoothies or green drinks? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Let me know if you like them. My son, who is a licensed Body Talk Practitioner, muscle-tested the sprouted peanuts for me tonight and they are a 9 for me! I'm so happy, 'cuz I really do like them. They don't even taste like peanuts to me, but I love crunch, and we all know the mainline for crunch. Can we say " potato chips " ?? lol The sprouted peanuts don't have quite the same quality as the dreaded potato chip, but very satisfying anyway. Peggy ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Tue, May 3, 2011 10:00:25 PM Subject: Re: Dehydrating green sprouts  I believe I'll throw a cup of these bad boys in my easy sprouter right now, who needs to wait till travel time Funny, I bought these but didn't think about sprouting them at all, not sure why. I was kinda disappointed, because I don't really like peanuts either, but was curious, so hoping the sprouting will help > > > > > > > > > > I've been traveling a lot lately, and want to keep eating sprouts on >the > > > > > >road. > > > > > > > > but I'm curious if I can do the same with my green (like broccoli and >such) > > > > > > >sprouts: dehydrate, pulverize and use in green smoothies or green drinks? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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