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Coconut Oil Baba Ghanouj Dip

Coconut Oil Baba Ghanouj Dip
Coconut Oil Baba Ghanouj Dip
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Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 1 hour

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 3 tablespoons Tahini
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon Expeller Pressed Coconut Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Himalayan salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for garnish
  • fresh or dried parsley flakes, for garnish

Preheat oven to 400° F.

Prick eggplant skin with fork or cut a shallow slit along the side of the eggplant (to prevent eggplant from exploding). Place eggplant on a baking dish in middle or top rack in oven, and cook until eggplant shrivels and is soft and mushy and skin is somewhat charred, about 40-50 minutes.

Once eggplant has cooled to touch, peel skin and scoop insides into a bowl and mash (with a fork or potato masher).

Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, coconut oil, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

Scoop Coconut Oil Baba Ghanouj dip into a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley. Serve with warm flatbread or enjoy with freshly sliced vegetables, like cucumber, bell peppers, or carrots.

Recipe by Lynelle. Photo by Orissa. Submit your recipes and photos here for a chance to win $50!

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Chewy Tropical Granola Bars

Chewy Tropical Granola Bars
Chewy Tropical Granola Bars
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Servings: 24 small bars
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Lightly toast the oats and coconut flakes in a pan, on medium heat. Add the flaxseed and combine well.

Melt the coconut cream concentrate and coconut oil in a separate pan. Add the honey and maple syrup. Mix well.

Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix. Turn stove off.

Transfer into a loaf pan lined with foil or parchment paper. Flatten evenly. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Allow to chill in the refrigerator before cutting into desired size.

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Chocolate Coconutty Bars

Chocolate Coconutty Bars
Chocolate Coconutty Bars
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Servings: 35 square bars
Preparation Time: Approx. 15 minutes + cooling time

Turn stove on low. Melt chocolate, coconut cream concentrate and coconut oil in a pan.

Blend nuts in a food processor until fine.

Grind coconut chips (if you prefer it to be chewy, skip this step).

Mix oats, coconut chips and blended nuts together in a bowl.

When chocolates are all melted, put in dry ingredients and mix well. Put mixture in an 11 x 7 pan. Spread evenly and set aside to cool and harden, or pop in the fridge to speed this up.

When firm, slice into little squares.

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Low-Carb Strawberry Icebox Bars

Low-Carb Strawberry Icebox Bars
Low-Carb Strawberry Icebox Bars
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Crust:

Filling:

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Crust instructions:

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Add coconut oil and mix well to get a sandy texture.

Scramble eggs, then add to sandy mixture along with ice water. Knead to mix thoroughly. Spread out into 9×12 baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes until done, edges golden brown.

Remove from oven and let cool while making filling (about 10-15 minutes).

Filling instructions:

Put lemon juice in small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over it to hydrate.

In a small pot, bring water to boil, then add hydrated gelatin/lemon juice mixture, and stir to dissolve gelatin.

Add strawberries, honey, and salt to pot, and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until strawberries are soft. Let cool for about 10 minutes, then pour over baked, cooled pie crust.

Transfer to fridge and let chill for at least 4 hours, or until set firm.

Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until you get a fine meal.

Recipe by Lynelle. Photo by Orissa. Submit your creative coconut recipes here for a chance to win $50!

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Creamed Summer Squash

Creamed Summer Squash
Creamed Summer Squash
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Servings: 8-10
Preparation Time: 30-35 minutes

  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 10 medium yellow summer squash, washed and sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Himalayan salt, or to taste
  • 3 teaspoons black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup grass-fed butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese

Saute chopped onion in coconut oil in a large cast iron skillet until tender, but not browned. Add sliced squash and salt and pepper. Stir. Place lid on skillet and cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes or until squash is very tender, stirring occasionally.

After squash is thoroughly cooked, remove lid and stir. Add butter and mash squash and onions using a potato masher.

Add heavy cream and cream cheese, mixing thoroughly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes on medium-low heat until creamy and thick.

Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy.

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Strawberry Fat Bombs

Strawberry Fat Bombs
Strawberry Fat Bombs
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Servings: 24
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

  • 3/4 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
  • 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, softened (not melted)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Place 24 mini muffin cups on a cookie sheet.

Scrape mixture into plastic bag or pastry bag and fill mini muffin cups, or spoon mixture into mini muffin cups.

Freeze until solid – about 2 hours. Store in freezer in airtight container. Note: If you prefer a softer, creamier fat bomb, store in refrigerator.

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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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Little Miss Sunshine Smoothie

Little Miss Sunshine Smoothie
Little Miss Sunshine Smoothie
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Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1/2 cup frozen peach
  • 4 ounces orange kombucha
  • 6 ounces coconut water
  • 1 teaspoon virgin coconut oil

Blend all ingredients together and enjoy.

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