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Gluten Free No Regrets Pumpkin Pie

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Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Crust:

3/4 cup pecans or pumpkin seeds (grind ’em up real good in the food processor)
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup organic sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil

Filling:

1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
3 eggs
1/2 – 3/4 cup maple syrup (depending on taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
pinch of cayenne
pinch of ground cloves
1 1/2 cups coconut milk*

Crust:

In a food processor, process dry ingredients for crust and add the coconut oil and process until it comes together.

Press into a pie plate or tart pan. Freeze for 15-20 minutes, then bake for 20 minutes at 350 until lightly browned.

Filling:

Mix everything together. Pour into partially baked pie crust. Tap to release bubbles. Bake 45-55 minutes at 325.

* For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Recipe submitted by Louise, Portland, OR

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Sweet Potato Banana Squash Soup

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Servings: 8 to 10

Preparation Time: 1 hour

1 tablespoon organic virgin coconut oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons organic curry powder
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large banana squash or any other squash of your choice, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons dried organic basil leaves
1 quart organic chicken stock or vegetable stock
2 cups organic coconut milk*

Heat coconut oil in a large stock pot; add onions and garlic and cook until soft; add curry powder and cook for 1 minute more.

Add the sweet potatoes and squash; stir and cook for 2 minutes.

Add salt, pepper, basil leaves, chicken stock and coconut milk; bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are cooked.

Blend or process until mixture is smooth.

Serve soup hot or cold.

* For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Recipe submitted by Jean, Salt Lake City, UT

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Coconut Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

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Servings: 9 popcorn balls
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

1/2 cup honey or brown rice syrup
1/3 cup coconut peanut butter
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
5 cups popped organic popcorn
1/4 cup shredded coconut

In a small saucepan, gently heat honey, coconut peanut butter, coconut oil and sea salt. Bring sauce to a simmer.

Take off heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

In a large bowl mix popped popcorn and shredded coconut together. Carefully pour warm sauce over popcorn. Mix well.

Oil your hands with coconut oil and form popcorn mixture into balls. Place popcorn balls on a parchment lined cookie sheet and allow to cool before serving.

Recipe submitted by Tiffany, Junction City, OR

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread

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Servings: 6-8
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

1 cup almond flour*
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon high-quality cinnamon
4 large pastured eggs
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
10-15 drops vanilla stevia
1/8 cup pumpkin seeds

Preheat oven to 350 F.

1. In a medium bowl, mix the almond and coconut flours together, along with the baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Set the dry mixture aside.

2. In a mixer bowl, cream the eggs and the coconut oil together until smooth, then add the pumpkin, maple syrup, and stevia. Mix the wet ingredients until thoroughly combined.

3. Slowly add the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.

4. Oil a small loaf pan with coconut oil and then our batter into pan.

5. Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds on top.

6. Bake at 350 for 35-50 minutes. Check the loaf with a toothpick at 30 minutes. If it doesn’t come out clean, continue baking.

7. Remove from oven and let cool for about an hour before removing from the pan.

8. Let the loaf cool completely before cutting. Use a lightly serrated knife to cut. Serve with lots of real butter!

*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until a meal consistency is reached.

Recipe submitted by Jessica, Denver, CO

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Gluten Free Simply Split Pea Soup

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Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

This is one of our favorite fall soups and so comforting when the chilly winds blow in. Delicious with a side salad. Yum!

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon sage
1 tablespoon parsley
1 1/2 cups dry split peas
6 cups of water or vegetable broth
2 carrots, diced
inner parts and leaves of 2 heads of celery, minced
optional: leftover baked potato, diced
1 teaspoon smoked sea salt

Heat coconut oil in large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion in the oil until it becomes soft. Add the garlic, stirring constantly being careful it doesn’t burn. Add cayenne, thyme, sage and parsley. Stir in split peas and water. Bring to a boil.

Cover, reduce heat, allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook until peas are soft 20 – 30 minutes more. Add the potato and heat through. The peas will thicken soup as they cook and you can add additional spices, as you like. Add the salt to taste.

Recipe submitted by Linda, Woodland, WA

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Gluten Free, Grain-Free Vanilla Raspberry Muffins

Gluten Free Grain Free Vanilla Raspberry Muffins

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Servings: 24 muffins
Preparation Time: 10 prep, 16 bake

12 eggs
3/4 cup butter, ghee, or coconut oil, melted
3/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup coconut flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (may be omitted)
fresh or frozen raspberries

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

In a large bowl, beat together eggs, butter/ghee/coconut oil, honey, salt, vanilla, and almond extract.

Sift in coconut flour (this helps reduce clumps!). Blend in coconut flour and baking soda, if using. Allow batter to sit for a few minutes to allow coconut flour to absorb the moisture.

Grease muffin tins. Pour batter into tins. In each muffin cup, stir in 3-4 raspberries. (NOTE: If frozen, raspberries do not need to be thawed).

Bake 325 degrees F for 16-18 minutes. Remove from tins and cool. NOTE: Because honey is used as a sweetener, these muffins may brown quickly. The browning does not impact taste.

NOTE: Using raspberries, vanilla extract, and almond extract, you’ll have a hard time convincing your kids that these nutritious coconut-flour muffins aren’t cupcakes! These muffins freeze well.

Recipe submitted by Bethany, Dayton, OH

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Gluten Free Creamy Coconut Lentil Soup

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Servings: 4-6
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

1 1/2 cups lentils, soaked
1 quart chicken stock (homemade if possible)
14 oz coconut milk*
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic crushed
1-3 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon – 1 tablespoon crushed red chili flakes
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 organic yellow pepper, chopped
1 organic orange pepper, chopped
1 organic red pepper, chopped
4 cups diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato juice/sauce
1 lemon, juiced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

First, soak your lentils in warm water with a couple tablespoons of apple cider vinegar for 6-8 hours. Once they have been soaked, pour off the water and rinse the lentils well.

In a large pot, add the lentils and cover with 3-4 inches of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the top. Remove from heat, pour off the water and rinse well.

Place the lentils back in the soup pot. Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, coconut oil, onion, garlic, ginger and spices to the lentils and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Check for seasoning and add the peppers and tomatoes. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Check the lentils for tenderness. Cover and let the soup continue to cook over very low heat. Total cooking time will vary, depending on your altitude – between 2-4 hours is average. Once the lentils are tender, remove from heat and stir in 1/2 of the bunch of chopped cilantro and lemon juice. Save the rest of the cilantro for serving.

Another method to cook this soup is in the crock pot. Follow the step for cooking the lentils the initial 30 minutes, skimming off the foam, and rinsing again. Then, once that is done, place all of the ingredients in your crock pot and cook on low for 4-8 hours or until the lentils are tender. The amount of time will depend on your crock pot and altitude.

* For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Recipe submitted by Jessica, Denver, CO

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Gluten Free No-Bake Coconut Pecan Banana Bites

Gluten-Free No-Bake Coconut Pecan Banana Bites

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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 1 hour start to finish

2 bananas
1/2 cup Tropical Traditions coconut cream concentrate
1/2 cup pecans – chopped
1/2 cup Tropical Traditions shredded coconut
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Slice banana about 1/2 inch thick and place in the freezer for about 15 minutes. They don’t need to be frozen through, just cold to the touch.

Melt the coconut concentrate gently and place in a small bowl.

Combine chopped pecans, shredded coconut and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Once bananas are out of the freezer, dip each slice into the coconut concentrate and directly into the coconut pecan mixture. (Do this step fast, as the coconut cream concentrate will harden quickly)

Turn bananas over to coat and place back onto the dish to return to the freezer. Once all are coated, return to the freezer to allow them to set up.

Enjoy!

Recipe submitted by Esther, Bremerton, WA

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