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Chocolate Coconut Rolled Truffles

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Chocolate Coconut Rolled Truffles
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

In a small pan over very low heat melt all ingredients (except coconut flakes) until thoroughly combined. (Use a double boiler if you have one.)

Place mixture in the refrigerator to cool then roll mixture into balls and roll in the coconut flakes. These need to be stored in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.

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Einkorn Flour Apple Cinnamon Cookies

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Einkorn Flour Apple Cinnamon Cookies
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Servings: 18 cookies
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately then combine and stir together. Stir in chopped apple.

Grease cookie sheet with coconut oil. Scoop cookie dough onto cookie sheet, about 2 tablespoons per cookie. Bake about 12 minutes.

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Healthy Coconut Brownies

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Healthy Coconut Brownies
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Servings: 25
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 8 x 8-inch baking pan with coconut oil.

Mix together dry ingredients.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, then mix in other liquid ingredients. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and stir thoroughly. Stir in chocolate chips.

Bake for about 40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before cutting.

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Coconut Oil Fried Zucchini Fries

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Coconut Oil Fried Zucchini Fries
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Servings: 1-2
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 2 tablespoons corn meal
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • coconut oil (to cover pan to 1/4 inch deep)

Julienne the zucchini. Place milk in a small bowl. In another small bowl mix coconut flour, corn meal, arrowroot powder, salt and black pepper.

In a medium cast iron pan heat coconut oil on medium high.

Dip julienned zucchini a few pieces at a time into milk and then roll in the flours, coating thoroughly. Gently place battered zucchini in the pan with hot oil and brown on all sides. Remove from pan and allow to cool. Best served warm.

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Gluten Free Coconut Flour Pumpkin Muffins

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Gluten Free Coconut Flour Pumpkin Muffins
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Servings: 12 muffins
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Wet:

Dry:

  • 1/2 cup Tropical Traditions Coconut Flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1-2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
  • one bag chai tea, opened and contents emptied

Optional toppings:

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Mix all wet ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until well combined.

Measure dry ingredients in a small bowl and stir. Pour dry ingredients into large ingredients and stir thoroughly.

Measure into greased muffin pan and bake until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15-20 minutes.

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Mint and Coconut Chocolate Sauce

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Mint and Coconut Chocolate Sauce
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Servings: 5
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Blend all ingredients, if using fresh mint then add to saucepan.

If using mint extract, whisk together all ingredients in saucepan over medium heat. Stir and heat until the sauce thickens, about 7-8 minutes.

Serve over ice cream immediately. Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator.

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

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Italian Garlic Green Beans with Coconut Oil

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Italian Garlic Green Beans with Coconut Oil
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and honey.

In a large skillet, heat coconut oil. Add in beans, garlic and onion. Sprinkle with salt. Cook for about 10 minutes or until beans are just slightly soft.

Pour honey sauce over beans and let simmer for about 6-8 minutes until just slightly reduced.

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Red Wine Grass-fed Bison Roast

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Red Wine Grass-fed Bison Roast
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Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 4 hours

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 large bison roast
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup red wine

In a slow cooker, add coconut oil and spread over bottom and sides of cooker. Add in bison roast, onion and garlic. Sprinkle over salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Pour water and red wine over roast. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Gently shred roast with a fork and toss in red wine sauce mixture.

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