Gluten-free Coconut Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Roasted Almonds

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Pumpkin Spice Roasted Almonds
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Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Mix all ingredients except almonds.

Pour mixture over almonds in a casserole dish.

Bake at 300° F for 30 minutes.

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Easy Make-Ahead Gluten and Dairy Free Apple Breakfast Cake

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Easy Make-Ahead Gluten and Dairy Free Apple Breakfast Cake
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Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 30-45 minutes

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Grease a 9 inch cake pan with 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Add sliced apples, raisins, and pumpkin pie spice to pan. Bake in oven for 15 minutes while you prepare the batter.

In a large bowl mix the coconut flour, baking soda, hemp seeds, and salt. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredient to dry and combine well.

Pour batter into cake pan (over apples) and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a fork inserted in the middle comes out clean.

For best results, chill overnight and serve with organic maple syrup and homemade whipped cream.

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Indian Coconut Rice Pulao

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Indian Coconut Rice Pulao
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Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

  • 1 cup Basmati rice, or any long grain rice
  • 2 cups coconut milk*
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 green cardamom pods
  • 4 black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 knob ginger, finely grated or chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
  • salt to taste
  • 1 medium size carrot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh peas
  • 1 tablespoon sliced cashews
  • 1/2 tablespoon shredded coconut

Homemade Fresh Coconut Milk:

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

Wash and clean the basmati rice 2-3 times in filtered water then soak for 30 minutes.

Prepare coconut milk, set aside.

Drain the soaked rice and add it to a rice cooker with the prepared coconut milk. (You can also use a pressure cooker or pot on the stovetop to cook the rice.)

In a small pan, add olive oil or coconut oil. When the oil is hot, add bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and sauté on low heat until it releases the aroma.

Add the cumin seeds. When the seeds stop to sizzle, add the grated or chopped ginger and sauté for 2 minutes. Now add the chopped carrots and green peas. Sauté on medium heat for 3-4 minutes and then add this into the rice cooker.

Add water as required for the rice to cook. Cover the cooker with the lid and cook until done.

Meanwhile, in a small pan, add 2 teaspoons olive oil or coconut oil. Sauté the cashews and the shredded coconut for 2 minutes on low heat. Add this to the cooked rice. Combine well.

Serve coconut rice pulao with curry or green chutney.

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Gluten Free Meatball Casserole

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Gluten-Free Meatball Casserole
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 40 minutes

  • 1 pound ground beef, bison or turkey
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 spaghetti squash, cooked and strands removed
  • 2 cups collard greens
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 8 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (or dairy-free), optional
  • 1 cup pasta sauce

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, fennel, coriander, basil and oregano. Mix and form into 1-2″ meat balls. Place meatballs in a large skillet with about 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Cook on each side for about 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.

Place spaghetti squash strands in a greased 9×9 baking dish. Mix in collard greens, spinach, ricotta cheese, onions and garlic. Top mixture with meatballs. Top meatballs with tomato slices and shredded cheese. Pour over pasta sauce.

Bake at 350° F for about 30 minutes.

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Creamy Dairy Free Coconut Zucchini Soup

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Creamy Dairy Free Coconut Zucchini Soup
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Servings: 3-4
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

  • 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1.5 pounds zucchini, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 1.5 cups vegetable stock or chicken broth*
  • 1 tablespoon coconut cream concentrate

Make Your Own Chicken Broth:

*Chicken broth is super simple to make. Follow the recipe here.

Heat a sauce pan on low-medium heat and add coconut oil. Once the oil is hot, add ground pepper, garlic and onions. Stir immediately to avoid burning the pepper. Cook until the onion is soft, stirring intermittently. Add chopped zucchini and salt. Cover and cook until the zucchini is softened. Then add the vegetable stock or chicken broth. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Let it cool, then puree it using a blender, until smooth.

Transfer to the saucepan again, add in the coconut cream concentrate and stir well. Warm it slightly. Season with pepper and serve.

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Gluten Free Baked Sweet Potato Pancakes

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Gluten Free Baked Sweet Potato Pancakes
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Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 1 hour + 15 minutes

Mash baked sweet potatoes and then mix in remaining ingredients. Shape into small cakes, makes about 16.

Bake cakes at 350° F for 40 minutes.

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Grain Free Apple “Oat” Meal

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Grain Free Apple “Oat” Meal
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Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

  • 1 organic apple, unpeeled and finely chopped
  • 1 date, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon each: unsweetened shredded coconut, chia seeds, hemp seeds, chopped nuts, almond butter, and raisins
  • sprinkle cinnamon
  • coconut milk*

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Chop apple and date and transfer to serving bowl. Top with remaining ingredients and enjoy.

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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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