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Satisfying Lower Histamine Granola Recipe

This lower histamine granola recipe is so easy to make! I’ve updated the original recipe to include sunflower seeds and dried blueberries. This recipe is also lower in oxalates, dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and egg-free!

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Ingredient Notes

The main ingredient is unsweetened shredded coconut, and I like to use this organic brand. The dried blueberries are optional, and you can substitute other tolerated dried fruits if desired.

What to serve along with this lower histamine granola

This recipe makes a tasty granola to use as a topping on ice cream, yogurt, or custard (as tolerated).

What is MCAS?

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a chronic condition that affects all organ systems. MCAS is serious and disabling and people with MCAS experience often significant and debilitating symptoms daily, including anaphylaxis, which can be fatal.MCAS is often found in combination with other chronic conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

Frequently healthcare providers do not know about MCAS, and the tests for MCAS are problematic because they are not uniformly reliable. MCAS can be difficult to manage. Treatments include blocking mast cell mediators with anti-histamines and mast cell stabilizers, as well as avoiding triggers.

Check out this post on how to manage MCAS.

Why this recipe?

This recipe is low in carbs, higher in fat, protein, and fiber, while still being lower in histamine and histamine-releasing foods, lower in oxalates, and free of nightshades, grains, and gluten. Eating a diet lower in carbs and inflammatory foods can help to control histamine intolerance. To learn more about the lower histamine diet click here!

The bucket theory

The bucket theory offers a helpful analogy for understanding symptom reactions with MCAS.Think of your body as an empty bucket that you want to keep from overflowing. Different foods and activities fill your histamine bucket at different speeds but they combine to form the total level of histamine in your body (how full your bucket is). A fuller bucket means you have more histamine symptoms. When you manage triggers, reduce exposure to known triggers, and take medications and supplements to reduce histamine, you can manage the level of your bucket.

Know your typical symptom progression

Knowing your symptom progression in a symptom flare is the key to developing your own rescue plan. In this post, I discuss how to determine your own symptom progression. Once you know what typically happens in your symptom progression you can design a rescue plan to address those symptoms.

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Here’s the recipe for lower histamine granola!

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Lower Histamine Granola

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy-free, egg-free, GAPS Diet Friendly, gluten-free, grain-free, legume-free, lower histamine, refined-sugar-free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 355kcal
Author Betsy Leighton | My Inert Life | www.myinertlife.space

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw pecans
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup sprouted sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup sprouted pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup sunflower seed butter or nut butter
  • ¼ cup ChocZero Maple Syrup or maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract if tolerated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 °F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, combine all of the dry ingredients and pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped, about 8 pulses. Pour the mixture into a large bowl, and set it aside.
  • Combine the olive oil, sun butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the syrup mixture to the large bowl and stir until it fully coats the dry ingredients. Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking tray.
  • Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned. Don't let it get too brown. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Divide the granola into mason jars and refrigerate until ready to use.

What to takee along with this recipe

Taking one capsule of Healthy Gut Holozyme helps your body digest your food.
Choose sides based on your other dietary needs.

Leftovers and reheating

If you have histamine intolerance or MCAS you will want to freeze the portions right away. They can be kept frozen for up to 3 months.

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Disclaimer

The preceding material does not constitute medical advice. This information is for information purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, cure or treatment. Always seek advice from your medical doctor. 

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