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Gluten-free Coconut Recipes

BBQ Meatloaf

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BBQ Meatloaf
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Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 60 minutes

  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil (for greasing pan)
  • 1 pound ground bison (or beef, turkey, chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 medium carrots, finely shredded
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce*

Preheat oven to 375 °F and oil a loaf pan or casserole dish.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except BBQ sauce. Mix together with hands until ingredients are well combined. Place meat mixture into greased baking dish and form into a loaf. Bake for about 25 minutes.

Remove from oven and spread BBQ sauce over top. Return to oven and baking for an additional 15-25 minutes or until meat is completely cooked through.

Remove from oven and let cool about 10 minutes. Serve with a side salad and some roasted fingerling potatoes!

*Make home made BBQ sauce using this recipe here.

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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 Extra-Crispy Fried Okra

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Gluten Free Extra-Crispy Fried Okra
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Servings: 5
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Preheat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Place sliced okra in a mixing bowl and stir in cornstarch until each piece is coated liberally. Add beaten egg and mix until each piece is covered.

Place cornmeal, salt, and pepper in a gallon bag and add okra. Shake vigorously. Gently remove coated okra from bag using a slotted instrument or your hand.

Fry, 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time, until okra is golden brown.

Serve piping hot with your favorite condiments for a garden fresh side at your next summer cookout!

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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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Lemon Potato Salad

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Lemon Potato Salad
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Servings: Approximately 8
Preparation Time: 30-35 minutes

  • 3 pounds organic red potatoes
  • home made coconut oil mayonnaise*
  • 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed organic lemon juice, approximately 3-5 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon organic raw apple cider vinegar
  • 20 leaves fresh organic basil, minced
  • 1/4 organic onion, chopped
  • 3 organic celery stalks, sliced
  • 1/4 jalapeño, de-seeded and very finely diced
  • sea salt, to taste
  • organic ground black pepper, to taste

Scrub potatoes and then bring to a rolling boil in a large pot, reduce heat to low and cook for 15-20 more minutes (until a fork pokes through). Remove from heat, drain and allow to cool completely.

Meanwhile, prepare the coconut oil mayonnaise according to recipe *here.

In a large serving bowl, add lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, basil, onion, celery, jalapeño, sea salt and black pepper.

Cut potatoes into 1 1/2 inch pieces, add to bowl, along with prepared mayonnaise. Mix until well incorporated. Serve warm or cold, as a light and refreshing side dish to many meals.

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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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Gluten Free Roasted Strawberry Cheesecake

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Gluten Free Roasted Strawberry Cheesecake
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 3 hours

Crust

  • 2 cups strawberries, quartered
  • 2 cups nuts, such as walnuts or almonds
  • 1 cup dates, pitted
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Filling:

Crust:

Preheat oven to 375 °F.

Place strawberry pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and puree until smooth.

Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, combine nuts, dates, coconut oil and salt for crust. Pulse until smooth. Spread into bottom of a 9″ spring form pan (or pie pan) and press flat.

Filling:

In a blender, combine soaked cashews, sour cream, maple syrup, coconut cream concentrate, and vanilla. Blend on high speed for at least 2 minutes or until completely smooth. Pour mixture into prepared crust.

Place dollops of strawberry puree on top of filling. Using a spoon or knife, carefully swirl the berry mix into the filling.

Place pan in refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or until ready to serve. Drizzle with a little melted chocolate if desired. Store in refrigerator.

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