Orange-Scented Granola with Dried Blueberries

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw buckwheat or oat groats
• 1 cup dates, pitted
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 orange, juiced
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/2cup dried blueberries

Instructions

1. Soak the groats in water and drain after about 1 hour. Rinse well and drain again. Transfer them to a small bowl.
2. In a food processor, pulse all other ingredients except dried blueberries until a paste forms. Blend this mixture with the groats. Mix thoroughly.
3. Spread mixture on dehydrator sheets. Dehydrate for 12 hours at 115°F (46°C) and flip over. Dehydrate for another 12-15 hours until granola is crispy.
4. After dehydrated, crumble granola into bite size pieces and add dried blueberries.