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Coconut + Chocolate Energy Bars

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Coconut + Chocolate Energy Bars
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Servings: 12-24
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Bars:

Toppings:

Bars:

Mix crisped rice, 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut, rolled oats, pecan meal, chocolate chips, and chia seeds in a large bowl.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together coconut oil, nut butter, honey, and salt until warmed and combined.

Add coconut oil mixture to bowl of dry ingredients and mix until well coated.

Press into a greased 9 x 13 pan and sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded coconut.

Place pan in refrigerator until well-chilled (up to 2 hours).

Toppings:

Melt 2 tablespoons coconut oil and 5 ounces dark chocolate in a small sauce pan on low heat.

Drizzle chocolate over chilled bars and place pan back in fridge for 5 minutes, then remove and slice into bars.

Store in a cool place in an airtight container.

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Aronia Berry Smoothie

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Aronia Berry Smoothie
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 mins

  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds, soaked in ½ cup water for 15 minutes
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 cup coconut milk*
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, or kefir
  • 1-2 tablespoons raw honey
  • 1-2 tablespoons coconut cream concentrate
  • 1 or 2 frozen bananas
  • 1 cup frozen aronia berries, or blueberries
  • water, as needed
  • scoop of ice cream or dollop whipped cream, optional

Soak chia seeds in water for 15 minutes.

Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smooth, adding water as necessary.

Top with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

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

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Vanilla Bean Coconut Yogurt

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Vanilla Bean Coconut Yogurt
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Servings: 7
Preparation Time: 8-20 hours

5 1/2 cups coconut milk*
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 vanilla beans
4+ probiotic capsules
2 teaspoons agar powder, optional (or about 1 tablespoon guar gum, for thickener)
1/4 cup water (for agar powder, if used)

In a large stockpot, combine coconut milk and honey. Bring to boiling over low-medium heat. Once milk begins to boil, reduce heat to as low as possible and cook for about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.

In a small bowl, combine agar powder and water, if using. Whisk until smooth and powder is dissolved. Stir into coconut milk mixture.

Split open vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape out seeds into milk. Add in vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool until it reaches 115 °F. Once it is to 115 °F, pour in capsules of probiotic powder and stir. Do not pour in the powder at a higher temperature or the bacteria could die.

Prepare according to yogurt maker instructions. Refrigerate after culturing and store up to 5 days.

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

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Almond Butter Buckeyes

Almond Butter Buckeyes
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Servings: 20
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Place coconut cream concentrate, almond butter, 1/4 cup coconut oil, salt, vanilla, and honey in a small saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.

Refrigerate  for 20 minutes, or until it is firm. Shape the filling into approximately 20 balls. Place the formed filling back into the refrigerator to firm up completely.

Heat the dark chocolate and remaining coconut oil over a double boiler on low heat, stirring until melted and smooth.

Insert a toothpick into each ball and partially dip into the chocolate. Place on waxed paper or aluminum foil. After all of the candies are dipped, refrigerate until completely firm.

Note: The flavor and texture of these is best served at room temperature, but if you are transporting these or giving them as a gift they will hold up better if chilled.

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Gluten Free Golden Coconut Nuggets

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Gluten Free Golden Coconut Nuggets
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Servings: 2-4 dozen

Preparation Time: 20-30 minutes

Coconut Nuggets:

Icing:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons milk of choice

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Cream together sugar, honey, coconut oil, vanilla, eggs and flours. Add baking soda and salt, combine well, then add mashed carrots or pumpkin.

Fold in chopped walnuts, optional.

Drop rounded teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting with icing.

*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until you get a fine meal.

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Peaches and Cream Dairy Free Smoothie

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Peaches and Cream Dairy Free Smoothie
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Servings: 1
Preparation Time: Under 10 minutes

  • 1 whole peach, large
  • 1 cup coconut milk* or other dairy free milk
  • 1/4 cup frozen fruit of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut cream concentrate
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ground nuts
  • 1 tablespoon dried coconut flakes
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 ice cubes

Wash and peel peach, cut into quarters. Place peach and all remaining ingredients into blender and puree until smooth. Enjoy!

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

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Gluten Free Double-Berry Sunrise Muffins

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Gluten Free Double-Berry Sunrise Muffins
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Muffins:

  • 1/2 cup whole sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour*
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2/3 cup coconut milk**
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

Topping:

Muffins:

In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar, orange juice and butter. Add in egg and beat until combined. Slowly add in flour, baking powder and salt. Pour in milk until just combined.

Fold in berries.

Fill greased or lined muffin tins about 2/3 full with batter.

Topping:

In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients and mix with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over each muffin.

Bake at 400 °F for about 20 minutes or until slightly brown and toothpick comes out clean.

*Gluten Free Flour Mix:

Makes 3 cups

Mix all ingredients together and use as directed.

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

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All-Natural Jello Fruit Cups with Coconut Oil

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All-Natural Jello Fruit Cups with Coconut Oil
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Servings: about 10
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

  • 1 cup water
  • 3 teaspoons unflavored natural gelatin
  • 1 tablespoon whole sugar, optional
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh fruit of your choice

Heat half of the water then add gelatin and sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add coconut oil and mix vigorously until all oil is melted.

In blender, mix fruit and the other half of the water, blend to a smooth paste. (For this recipe, one batch was made with peaches, and the other batch was made with blueberries.)

Add fruit puree to gelatin mixture, and mix well. Pour into individual serving cups, like cupcake molds.

Refrigerate overnight or until firmly set-up. Eat with a spoon, enjoy!

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