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Creamy Avocado Berry Smoothie with Raw Brown Whole Flax Seeds

Creamy Avocado Berry Smoothie with Raw Brown Whole Flax Seeds
Creamy Avocado Berry Smoothie with Raw Brown Whole Flax Seeds
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Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 16 ounces coconut milk*
  • handful frozen berries
  • 1-2 teaspoons ground flax

Put everything in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Pour in a glass and serve.

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Coconut Creamy Oatmeal

Coconut Creamy Oatmeal
Coconut Creamy Oatmeal
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Servings: 3
Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes

Boil water in a small pot. Add a dash of salt.

Add in the oats. Stir.

When oats are almost cooked through, add in the coconut cream concentrate, raw honey, ground flax, chia seeds and coconut chips.

When everything is incorporated well, switch off the stove.

Serve with fresh homemade coconut milk, and top with more coconut chips and berries.

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Pumpkin & Coconut Nog

Pumpkin and Coconut Nog
Pumpkin & Coconut Nog
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Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

  • 2 cups coconut milk*
  • 1 banana, peeled (frozen works best but not required)
  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • dash salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ice, optional

In a blender, combine all ingredients. Puree until mixture is smooth and pour into glasses.

Alternatively, you can serve the nog warm.

Note: Banana isn’t required but does add some sweetness and creaminess.

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Avocado Chocolate Coconut Fudge

Avocado Chocolate Coconut Fudge
Avocado Chocolate Coconut Fudge
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Servings: 16 (2 inch squares)
Preparation Time: 1.5 hours

In small saucepan, add cocoa powder, coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Mix over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth and creamy.

Let come to low boil and continue stirring and cooking for about 5 minutes.

Add vanilla, stir again, and remove from heat.

Let mixture cool completely. (You can speed this up in fridge, but do not let it harden.)

While chocolate is cooling, whip (or blend) CCC, coconut oil and avocado in a mixing bowl (or blender), until creamy and smooth.

Add cooled chocolate mixture to avocado mixture and whip (or blend) again until very creamy and smooth, scraping sides as needed.

Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper. Pour fudge into pan, spreading out evenly.

Chill fudge in fridge until firmly set (about an hour).

Cut into 2 inch squares. Serve.

Note: Keep stored in fridge.

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Don’t Matcha Me Blue Smoothie

Don't Matcha Me Blue Smoothie
Don’t Matcha Me Blue Smoothie
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Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla or plain protein powder
  • 2 teaspoons matcha powder
  • honey to taste
  • 1 pump vanilla syrup, optional

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender and serve.

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Soothing Hot Carob

Soothing Hot Carob
Soothing Hot Carob
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Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

  • 4 ounces coconut milk
  • 4 ounces coconut water
  • 1 teaspoon granulated (or ground) ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon carob powder
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey

In a saucepan, combine milk, water, ginger, turmeric and carob.

Heat until just boiling, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.

Pour into a large mug and stir in honey.

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Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino

Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino
Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino
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Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 3 minutes

  • 2 1/2 cups coconut milk
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 tablespoon honey or 5 dates
  • 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
  • 5-6 ice cubes

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

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Thyme for Mushroom Stew

Thyme for Mushroom Stew
Thyme for Mushroom Stew
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 25-30 minutes

  • 1 pound mixed mushrooms, sliced (tough portion of stems removed)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • handful fresh thyme, leaves picked
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 whole lemon, sliced, for serving

Rinse and pat dry the mushrooms before slicing. Set aside.

In a large pot, on medium heat, melt the coconut oil. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and cook until soft, about 7 minutes.

Now add the mushrooms, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Cook mushrooms until soft.

Pour in the coconut milk and beef broth and whisk well. Allow to simmer for a few minutes and then toss in the thyme and green onions.

Serve with fresh slices of lemon to squeeze into the stew, if desired, this tangy pop of citrus brings the flavors forward.

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