Dayofsun Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 It isn't normally a critical part of of my diet, but my 4 YO son collected a bunch and wants to try cooking them a bunch of different ways. I'd like to humor him and partake in his creations - if I can. It's a nut, right? So I'm thinking it's okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted August 26, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 26, 2017 Should be fine. I didn't really know they were edible, so I've learned something new today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayofsun Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 8 hours ago, ShannonM816 said: Should be fine. I didn't really know they were edible, so I've learned something new today. It's generally used like a (gluten free) flour for baking. I made a cake with purchased acorn flour once, and I recall it being much darker than a regular flour cake. Nuttier too, but I could be embellishing, since it was ages ago. Luckily (i guess?) my son wants to make hummus, so no SWYPO danger of a delicious acorn cake. Maybe we'll try a cake after I reintroduce added sugar (i'm on day 26!). Thanks for such a quick reply. Wish me luck eating homemade acorn hummus 8( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuieroAvocado Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 That sounds really fun! Where I live in Southern California, acorns were a huge part of the Tongva native Americans, an d I've always wanted to try some of the traditional dishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayofsun Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 13 hours ago, QuieroAvocado said: That sounds really fun! Where I live in Southern California, acorns were a huge part of the Tongva native Americans, an d I've always wanted to try some of the traditional dishes. I could be wrong about this, but I believe acorns were a big deal for tribes across north america! I can't understand why we don't eat them more today, especially with so many people seeking gluten-free options...? Like, if Bob's Red Mill sells Kamut, Teff , and Amaranth flours, why not offer acorn flour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madness Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I ate acorns during my first Whole30! We used huge burr oak acorns and made a soup with them. Be sure to read up on how to process them so you don't get all the tannins. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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