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Coconut Dessert Recipes

Coconut Milk Jam

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Coconut Milk Jam
photo by recipe author

 

Servings: 1, 8-ounce jar
Preparation Time: Approximately 1 hour

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Bring the coconut milk, sugar and salt to a boil in a pot. Turn down heat to low and stir constantly until the mixture thickens. The jam will be ready when its color slowly changes to a dark caramel/chocolate brown and becomes sticky in texture. Remove from heat.

Pour into a clean 8 ounce glass jar and enjoy now, or later.

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GAPS Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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GAPS Chocolate Zucchini Bread
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Servings: 6 mini loaves
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Wet ingredients:

Dry ingredients:

Optional:

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350° F.

In large bowl, combine wet ingredients & mix well. Add dry ingredients into bowl and whisk until combined. Pour batter into greased pans and bake for about 18-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Keeps well in the fridge or in an airtight container on the counter.

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Gluten and Dairy Free Quadruple Coconut Cream Pie

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Gluten and Dairy Free Quadruple Coconut Cream Pie
photo by recipe author

 

Servings: 6-8
Preparation Time: 20 minutes + cooling time

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Gluten Free Coconut Flour Pie Crust:

Get the Gluten Free Coconut Flour Pie Crust recipe here.

To toast coconut: Spread flaked coconut over a cookie sheet and bake at 400° F. Stir occasionally and shake around until coconut is golden brown. It only takes a few minutes so watch carefully so it doesn’t burn. Cool toasted coconut flakes thoroughly before using as a topping.

Separate eggs and set aside the egg whites. Whisk the yolks in a bowl.

Stir cornstarch, sugar, salt, and coconut cream concentrate together in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the milk carefully to avoid lumps. Cook, stirring constantly over medium heat. Let it boil one minute, then add half the filling into the yolks, whisking to temper the yolks. Add the mixture back into the pan and cook over medium heat, cooking for another minute. Remove pan from the heat and add the vanilla and coconut oil. Stir well and then add shredded coconut. Cool the filling slightly (about 30 minutes) and pour into a pre-baked pie crust.

Cover pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or more until set. Sprinkle with the toasted coconut prior to serving.

Alternative to pie, serve as pudding:

Pie filling can also be used as a pudding and can be served in individual dishes rather than used for a pie. If serving as a pudding, allow to cool and set just as you would if preparing for pie, for about 30 minutes.

If desired, top with whipped cream, for pie or pudding.

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Gluten Free Key Lime Cream Bread

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Gluten Free Key Lime Cream Bread
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Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Key Lime Bread:

Cream Swirl:

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Mix bread ingredients together in a large bowl and pour into a greased loaf pan.

Mix cream ingredients together and drizzle over top of bread dough. Swirl with a knife.

Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool and then refrigerate to allow it to further set up, otherwise the bread will be too soft.

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No Bake Dairy and Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

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No Bake Dairy and Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
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Servings: 8-12
Preparation Time: 20-25 minutes active prep + soaking and wait time

Gluten Free Crust:

  • 1/2 cup diced dried plums, or dates
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • pinch salt

Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight in water then drained*
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • zest from 1 large lemon
  • 6 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk**
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Optional Toppings:

Combine diced dried plums, walnuts and chia seeds in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the honey and salt and pulse again until a paste forms.

Press crust mixture into a 12 inch springform pan. Place pan in the freezer while you prepare the filling.

Combine all of the filling ingredients in a blender and mix until very smooth. Pour the filling into the crust and cover with plastic wrap then freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Allow cake to thaw at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes.

Top with dried cranberry powder, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, fresh blueberries, and edible or ornamental flowers.

Dip knife in warm water before slicing for easier serving.

Soaking Cashews:

*If you are making this cake last minute and don’t have time to wait, you may let the cashews soak in very hot water for 1 hour instead of overnight.

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

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Coconut Milk Chocolate Fudge Pops

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Coconut Milk Chocolate Fudge Pops
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Servings: 6-8
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Mix almond milk, coconut milk, vanilla, and gelatin together in a medium size bowl. Whisk until combined.

In a saucepan over medium-low heat combine coconut oil, salt, cocoa powder, and honey. Stir mixture until liquid and well incorporated.

Add contents of bowl into saucepan. Bring just to a boil, stir, and remove from heat.

Pour into your popsicle mold and freeze until solid (time varies depending on size of your popsicle mold, but at least 5 hours or overnight).

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

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No Bake Brownie Protein Bites

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No Bake Brownie Protein Bites
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Servings: 15
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Combine ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth. Using a cookie scoop, form into 1″ bites. Place on a serving dish and refrigerate until firm. Store in a sealed container.

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Slow Cooker Merlot Spiced Apples

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Slow Cooker Merlot Spiced Apples
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Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 20-30 minutes

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ½ cup Merlot or other red wine
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • ¼ cup whole sugar
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
  • 4 sweet apples: peeled, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 orange: peeled, segmented
  • ½ cup walnuts or pecans

In a crock pot, melt coconut oil. Add in wine, cinnamon, apple pie spice, sugar and flour. Stir until well combined. Add in apples, oranges and walnuts or pecans. Stir well, until fruit and nuts are coated.

Cook on high heat for about an hour, stirring 4-5 times. Let cool about 10 minutes to allow sauce to thicken. Serve as desired.

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