coconut for breakfast

Dairy Free Cranberry or Blueberry Lemon Scones

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Servings: 10
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon whole cane sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon organic lemon peel, zested
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup palm shortening
1/2 cup organic dried cranberries or blueberries
3/4 cup coconut milk*

Scones

Preheat oven to 450° F.

In a bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon peel, salt, and baking soda. Using a mixer or pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add dried fruit; toss until well mixed.

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add coconut milk all at once. Stir until just moistened.

Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead dough by folding and gently pressing for 10 – 12 strokes, or until dough is nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll dough until 1/2 inch thick. Cut dough with a floured round cutter.

Place dough circles on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake about 10 minutes, or until golden. Remove biscuits from baking sheet; cool about 5 minutes.

After cooling drizzle scones with prepared Lemon Glaze if desired and serve warm.

To Make Lemon Glaze

In a small bowl combine 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and 3-4 teaspoons fresh coconut milk; enough to reach glazing consistency.

To Make Fresh Homemade Coconut Milk

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

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Coconut Cherry Banana Smoothie

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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

3 cups coconut milk*
3 cups baby spinach
4 cups frozen cherries
2 bananas
6 dates
1 teaspoon vanilla, optional

Blend coconut milk and spinach until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

Serve cold.

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

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Shredded Coconut. Buy here.

Tropical Traditions 100% natural Shredded Coconut, Coconut Flakes, and Coconut Chips are made from organic dried coconuts in the Philippines that are grown with no fertilizers or pesticides. This premium dried coconut contains no additives or preservatives, and is not sweetened. Unlike most dried coconut on the market, our dried coconut products are not treated with sulfites to keep them white.

They are a great addition to recipes and baking, or just for snacks! Note: The Shredded Coconut is a very small cut, suitable for baking, such as making macaroons. The Coconut Flakes are a larger shredded coconut cut, perfect for garnishing or toppings, such as the top of a coconut cream pie. The Coconut Chips are a much larger cut that can be used as a snack food. You can mix them with nuts and dried fruit, for example.

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Coconut Amaretto Matcha Tea Latte

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Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

1 1/2 cups milk or non-dairy milk*
1 teaspoon organic matcha green tea powder
1 teaspoon-1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon raw honey, optional
1/4 teaspoon amaretto or sub with almond extract (vanilla extract can also be used if you do not have either amaretto or almond on hand)
sprinkle cinnamon, optional

Heat milk, coconut oil and matcha powder in a pan over medium heat until hot, but not boiling. Whisk vigorously until well combined and frothy.

Remove from heat, stir in remaining ingredients except cinnamon.

Pour into a large mug and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve hot.

*Non-Dairy Homemade Coconut Milk or Home Made Coconut Cashew Milk:

For the freshest coconut milk make Homemade Coconut Milk. See video at this link.
Get the Home Made Coconut Cashew Milk recipe here.

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Creamy Coconut Oatmeal

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Makes 2 generous servings or 3 smaller servings.

1 cup milk
3/4 cup water
1/3 – 1/2 cup unsweetened organic shredded coconut
1 tablespoon butter
1 + tablespoon virgin coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup whole grain rolled oats
2 tablespoons organic coconut cream concentrate

Combine milk, water, butter and coconut oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add oats; turn heat down slightly and simmer for one minute, stirring occasionally. Add more liquid as needed.

Remove from heat, add coconut cream concentrate, shredded coconut, and vanilla and cover. Let sit for 3 minutes. Remove lid, stir well and serve.

Top individual servings with your choice of toppings. Ex: maple syrup, slivered almonds, and just a little touch of heavy cream or some additional milk. This is also good with chopped dates.

This oatmeal makes a fast and filling breakfast, particularly if served with some fresh fruit on the side.

Recipe submitted by Mande, Clay Center, KS

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