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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.)

Recipe and photograph submitted by Orissa. Submit your coconut recipes and photos here!

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Coconut Milk Chocolate Fudge Pops

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Coconut Milk Chocolate Fudge Pops
photo by recipe author

 

 

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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Easy Dairy Free Cookies

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Easy Dairy Free Cookies
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Servings: 8+
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup +1 tablespoon whole sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk (room temperature)*
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, optional
  • 2 cups barley flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Mix together coconut oil, sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla (if using).

In a separate bowl mix flour, salt, baking soda, and 1 tablespoon sugar.

Combine wet and dry ingredients. The mixture will be very crumbly. Knead the dough. Nip off dough into tablespoon sized balls. Place them on a cooking sheet with parchment paper and flatten each cookie with your palm.

Bake for 12-15 minutes. Enjoy with homemade coconut milk.

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

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Grain Free Coconut Creamsicle Cupcakes

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Grain Free Coconut Creamsicle Cupcakes
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Servings: 8 regular cupcakes
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Preheat oven to 350° F.

In a small bowl combine dry ingredients. In a standing mixer combine all wet ingredients and mix well. Add dry ingredients in and mix again for 2 minutes.

Fill cupcake liners 1/3 full and bake till golden brown, approximately 15 minutes. Test to be sure of doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center of a cupcake, it should come out clean.

Let cool completely before frosting with your favorite frosting. (Pictured is a vanilla-orange palmcream frosting.)

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Grain and Dairy Free Dreamy Devil’s Food Cupcakes

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Grain and Dairy Free Dreamy Devil’s Food Cupcakes
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Servings: 12-14
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl.

In a large standing mixer combine all wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Add dry ingredients and mix for 2 minutes.

Fill cupcake liners 1/3 full and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow to cool completely before frosting with your favorite frosting (pictured here topped with a peanutbutter palmcream frosting and shredded coconut).

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GAPS Approved “Brownie Batter” Dip

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GAPS Approved “Brownie Batter” Dip
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Servings: 1-2
Preparation Time: 5-10 minutes

Heat all ingredients in a double boiler over medium heat, stirring frequently until combined and smooth. Remove from heat and enjoy as a dip for fresh fruit, drizzled over ice cream, etc.

Note: Will thicken as it cools.

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Gluten Free Triple Berry Crisp

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Gluten Free Triple Berry Crisp
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Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 35 minutes

  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
  • 1 cup almond flour*
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1/3 cup arrowroot starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 1/2 cup palm shortening

Combine berries and pineapple in a baking dish.

In a bowl, mix together almond flour, coconut flour, arrowroot starch, cinnamon, ginger and baking soda. Cut in honey and palm shortening until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle crumbs over berries.

Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes or until crumbs start to brown.

Serve with fresh coconut whipped cream, if desired.

*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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Chocolate Coconut Sports Gummies

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Chocolate Coconut Sports Gummies
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Servings: 15+
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until well combined

Pour into a candy mold or glass dish and refrigerate until firm. Cut into desired size and serve.

Note: Gummies can be tailored by adding more cacao or none at all or try using different extracts or flavorings.

Fresh Coconut Milk

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

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