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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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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 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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Carrot Coconut Balls

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Carrot Coconut Balls
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Servings: 7
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

In the hot water add the coconut cream concentrate and sugar, stir well. This will make a thick sweetened coconut milk. Set aside.

In a wide pan on low heat, melt 1/2 tbsp coconut oil and add grated carrots. Saute on medium heat for 5 minutes until carrots are little soft and turn a bit dry. Now, add the 1/3 cup shredded coconut. Toast for a minute.

Combine with the sweetened coconut milk and stir until well incorporated. Cook until the mixture gets thick and starts to roll like a ball, 5-8 mins. Turn off heat.

When the mixture is warm, add cardamom powder and mix well.

Take some mixture in your hand and shape into a ball and roll it in the shredded coconut. Can be stored in an airtight container for 4-5 days.

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Home Made Coconut Cashew Milk

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Home Made Coconut Cashew Milk
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator, or warm up on the stove then pour desired amount in your favorite cup or glass to enjoy.

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Gluten Free Blueberry Coconut Cream Bars

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Gluten Free Blueberry Coconut Cream Bars
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Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Crust:

Filling:

Glaze:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil the bottom and sides of an 8 x 8 inch baking pan.

In a small mixing bowl, stir together the almond flour, cocoa, and salt. Stir in the vanilla, coconut oil, and maple syrup. Use your hands to press the mixture evenly over the bottom of the oiled baking dish. Bake the crust for 15 minutes. Let it cool completely before spreading on the filling.

Place the blueberries, coconut cream concentrate, vanilla, and maple syrup in a food processor or blender. Blend until fairly smooth, with some pieces of blueberry still visible. Spread the filling over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before pouring on the glaze.

To make the chocolate glaze, stir together the coconut oil, cocoa powder, and maple syrup until smooth. Pour the glaze over the blueberry filling, tilting the pan to get it evenly over the top. Refrigerate the bars for at least two hours before cutting into squares to serve.

*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 Avocado Pops

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Chocolate Coconut Avocado Pops
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Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Soak dates for about 30 minutes in 1/2 cup of water until they soften. Add dates, with the water they soaked in, into blender with the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.

Can be spooned into cups and enjoyed as pudding at this stage, or if you want to make them into coconut Fudgesicles, spoon mixture into your popsicle molds.

Freeze overnight.

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Weekly Menu Plan: Coconut Recipes for 7 Days of Meals

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Coconut recipes that can be used for a weekly menu plan.

by Orissa Mora-Kent

Are you craving fresh inspiration for your dinner plate? We’re here to help you discover wholesome and dependable recipes that will nourish you and your family every night of the week.

This go-to-guide includes 7 entrée recipes + side dish and dessert recommendations that your dinner guests won’t find dull.

You’ll discover that our coconut recipes not only produce great meals, they also encourage a higher quality of life by helping you get away from processed foods found in grocery stores, and back in the kitchen participating in the age-old community of scientists and artists who love to create excellent meals from scratch using whole food ingredients.

We hope you’ll enjoy the flavors, the process, and the conversations you’ll be having around your table.

Let’s get cooking!

Monday:

Chicken Curry + Coconut Cilantro Chutney and Coconut Milk Lemon Gelato

Entrée: Are you an international foods fan? You’ll enjoy bringing the bright colors and warm fragrance of Indian cuisine into your home, in this spicy, fragrant chicken curry made with fresh homemade coconut milk. Get the Chicken Curry recipe.

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Coconut Chicken Curry

Side: Fresh home made chutney compliments the meal at hand perfectly. Get the Coconut Cilantro Chutney recipe.

Coconut Cilantro Chutney Recipe Photo

Coconut Cilantro Chutney

Dessert: After the main course, cleanse your palate with a refreshing Lemon Gelato, ending your meal on a perfect note. Get the Coconut Milk Lemon Gelato recipe.

Coconut Milk Lemon Gelato photo

Coconut Milk Lemon Gelato

Tuesday:

Salmon with Coconut Milk Sauce + Spring Asparagus with Homemade Garlic Aioli and Grain Free Vanilla Chocolate Fudge Marble Cake

Entrée: Handcrafted rich flavors bring out the natural delicacy of salmon – creamed in a dairy free sauce made with the freshest homemade coconut milk + coconut oil. It’s a beautiful meal you are sure to enjoy. Get the Salmon with Coconut Milk Sauce recipe.

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Salmon with Coconut Milk Sauce

Side: Great side dish ideas include sautéed garden-fresh asparagus, wilted arugula, or steamed broccoli. Get the Spring Asparagus with Homemade Garlic Aioli recipe.

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Spring Asparagus with Homemade Garlic Aioli

Dessert: We know this cake looks “too good to eat,” but trust us, it is too good not to eat! Go ahead, have a slice. Get the Grain Free Vanilla Chocolate Fudge Marble Cake recipe.

Grain Free Vanilla Chocolate Fudge Marble Cake Recipe photo

Grain Free Vanilla Chocolate Fudge Marble Cake

Wednesday:

Coconut Grass-fed Beef Stroganoff + Maple Glazed Carrots with Coconut Oil and Gluten Free Toasted Coconut Chocolate Cups

Entrée: This version of the classic Russian dish can be divided into half for 2 meals. The coconut flour is a great addition to the recipe for extra fiber. Coconut water vinegar adds flavor and tenderizes the meat, giving it a nice texture. Get the Coconut Grass-fed Beef Stroganoff recipe.

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Coconut Grass-fed Beef Stroganoff

Side: Make an easy side dish with fresh carrots, coconut oil and spices. Get the Coconut Oil Sautéed Carrots recipe.

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Coconut Oil Sautéed Carrots

Dessert: There’s always room to squeeze in a small bit o’ something sweet after a satisfying meal. Get the Gluten Free Toasted Coconut Chocolate Cups recipe.

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Gluten Free Toasted Coconut Chocolate Cups

Thursday:

Thai Coconut Curry + Chile-Coconut Crusted Shrimp and Coconut Lime Fruit Salad

Entrée: Fragrant, colorful, and creamy, Thai Coconut Curry is an exotic yet comforting food, you can make at home. You’ll enjoy the flavor of nourishment, especially since this recipe includes our DIY for home made coconut milk – you can avoid the BPA from canned coconut milk. You’ll notice the freshness, it’s what good meals are made of. Get the Thai Coconut Curry recipe.

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Thai Coconut Curry

Side: Chile-Coconut Crusted Shrimp is a terrific appetizer. Get the Chile-Coconut Crusted Shrimp recipe.

Chili-Coconut Crusted Shrimp recipe photo

Chili-Coconut Crusted Shrimp

Dessert: Fresh fruit tossed in a zesty lime dressing made with fresh home made coconut milk and topped off with shredded coconut. Get the Coconut Lime Fruit Salad recipe.

Coconut Lime Fruit Salad Recipe photo

Coconut Lime Fruit Salad

Friday:

Gluten Free Tropical BBQ Pizza + Grain Free Coconut Onion Rings and Gluten Free Molten Lava Chocolate Cake

Entrée: Make your own homemade gluten free, wheat free, grain free pizza following this detailed recipe using with coconut oil, almond flour and dried coconut. Get the Gluten Free Tropical BBQ Pizza recipe.

Gluten Free Tropical BBQ Pizza Recipe photo

Gluten Free Tropical BBQ Pizza

Side: Indulge in a coconut-filled version of the classic onion ring with coconut cream concentrate, dried coconut, and coconut oil. Not only are these healthy, but they’re also gluten free, grain free, wheat free and dairy free so they’re allergy friendly as well! Get the Grain Free Coconut Onion Rings recipe. + here is a recipe for Home Made Fresh Tomato Ketchup – get recipe.

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Grain Free Coconut Onion Rings

Dessert: Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. Get the Gluten Free Molten Lava Chocolate Cake recipe.

Gluten Free Molten Lava Chocolate Cake photo

Gluten Free Molten Lava Chocolate Cake

Saturday:

Coconut Oil Seared Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Garlic + Raw Beet Salad and Coconut Coffee Ice Cream

Entrée: Don’t sacrifice the quality of your meal, ever, even when you’ve got limited time to spare for prep. This recipe helps you get food on the table fast, without using anything processed to cut down time, just sticking to the basics works well with a few key seasoning to bring out the natural, rich flavors of these beautiful, juicy lamb chops. Get the Coconut Oil Seared Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Garlic recipe.

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Coconut Oil Seared Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Garlic

Side: Beets are vibrant, refreshing, and full of flavor – sure to compliment the meal at hand by adding lively, bright notes of flavor to your healthy spring palate! The no-nonsense ingredient list includes Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil and freshly squeezed organic lemons. Serve this lovely salad alongside juicy, sizzling grilled steaks, fragrant baked fish, or just down-to-earth simple-picnic-style with your favorite handcrafted sandwiches. Get the Raw Beet Salad recipe.

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Raw Beet Salad

Dessert:  Sweet n Creamy, home made ice cream. Get the Coconut Coffee Ice Cream recipe.

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Coconut Coffee Ice Cream

Sunday:

Roast Chicken with Coconut Oil + Coconut Sautéed Green Beans with Tomatoes and Pineapple Coconut Salad

Entrée: The recipe I have for you today is simple, but it makes one really tasty chicken. The key is in the basting and roasting. The recipe starts off on high heat, but after a few minutes it comes down to allow the chicken to roast slowly, locking the juices in and resulting in a moist, tender, juicy chicken. Get the Roast Chicken with Coconut Oil recipe.

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Roast Chicken with Coconut Oil

Side: Fresh green beans sautéed in coconut oil with cherry tomatoes + optional grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese. Get the Coconut Sautéed Green Beans with Tomatoes recipe.

Coconut Sautéed Green Beans with Tomatoes recipe photo

Coconut Sautéed Green Beans with Tomatoes

Dessert: Fresh pineapple fruit salad, sweetened with raw honey. Get the Pineapple Coconut Salad recipe.

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Pineapple Coconut Salad

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