Soul Food Prepares For Full Moon

A few years ago, I started seed cycling, which means eating certain seeds from full moon to new moon and others from new moon to full moon. It was recommended to me as a vegetarian alternative to fish oils to find hormonal balance. Overall well-being increased once I adapted this technique. I find making a batch of granola is a great way to stay with the cycle and honor the feminine moon energy. (The next full moon starts 8:05am on Tuesday, October 27.)

Full Moon Granola Ingredients:

• 6 cups oats

• 2 cups almonds, or other nut

• 1 cup sesame seeds

• 1 cup shredded coconut

• 1 tsp. cardamom

• 2 tbsp. raw cocoa

• 2/3 cup sunflower oil

• 2/3 cup maple syrup, or honey

• 1/2 cup orange juice

• 2 tsp. vanilla

• 1 cup chia seeds

• Salt to taste

Instructions:

Bake at 225 degrees, stirring every 20 minutes until brown (approximately 40 to 60 minutes). Once cool, add chia seeds and a pinch of salt.

Photo by Hannah Harpole

Hannah Harpole is the founder of Makara Studio, which offers a yogi picnic—Yoga + Food—on the first Friday of the month. Read about it here.

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