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Moroccan Breakfast Hash


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Moroccan Breakfast Hash (photo by recipe author)

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

In a large skillet, sauté potatoes in oil. Sprinkle garlic and seasonings over potatoes and stir until combined. Sauté for about 15 minutes over low-medium heat or until potatoes are cooked through. The smaller the potato pieces, the faster the dish will cook.

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Coconut Quinoa Pilaf


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Coconut Quinoa Pilaf (photo by recipe author)

Servings: 3
Preparation Time: 30-45 minutes

  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons organic shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup broth or water
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk made from coconut milk concentrate*
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon organic cumin seeds
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1/2 cup diced organic red bell pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon organic turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon organic curry powder (optional)
  • 1 cup finely chopped organic spinach
  • 2 tablespoons toasted cashews
  • 1 tablespoons raisins

Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer. Let the water from the quinoa drain well.

Heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in a pot. Add quinoa and toast it for 1-2 minutes until it looks a bit dry. Add shredded coconut and stir well. To this add broth or water, coconut milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn of the heat. Let it stand covered for 5 more minutes. Remove the lid and fluff quinoa with a fork. Keep aside.

In a separate pan, heat remaining coconut oil. Add the cumin seeds. When the cumin seeds start popping, add the chopped onions and garlic. Sauté until onion looks translucent. Then add the diced red bell pepper, turmeric powder, curry powder and salt. Stir well. Cover and cook till the bell pepper is cooked. Add spinach. Stir and cook until the spinach looks wilted. Turn of the heat. To this add the cooked quinoa, cashews and raisins. Mix well and serve hot.

*Mix 1-4 teaspoons coconut cream concentrate per 1 cup water. Adjust to taste.

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Superfood Chocolate Cups


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Superfood Chocolate Cups (photo by recipe author)

Servings: 24
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Line 24 mini muffin pan cups with a paper liner; set aside.

Allow coconut oil to liquefy (warm over low heat in a saucepan if necessary) then combine remaining ingredients, mixing until evenly distributed.

Drop mixture by tablespoon into muffin cups; place muffin tin in refrigerator to harden.

Store in refrigerator.

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Creamy Lentil Spinach Soup


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Creamy Lentil Spinach Soup (Photo by recipe author)

Servings: 3
Preparation Time: 1 hour

  • 1/2 cup lentils (or organic yellow split peas or organic skinless split mung beans)
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoon melted virgin coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon organic cumin seeds
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion (approximately 2.5 oz)
  • 1/4 cup organic chopped tomato (approximately 2 oz)
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon organic turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon organic curry powder (optional)
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups organic chopped spinach
  • 1 teaspoon or to taste Himalayan pink salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk made from coconut cream concentrate or organic shredded coconut*

Wash and soak the lentils in 2 cups of warm water for at least 30 minutes.

In a saucepan, heat coconut oil on a medium heat. When the oil is hot enough, add cumin seeds. To avoid burning the cumin seeds, turn heat to low once the cumin seeds start to crackle. Immediately add the chopped onions.

Turn the heat to medium-low, and sauté the onions until they turn translucent. Then add the chopped tomatoes and stir. When the tomatoes turn mushy, add ginger, garlic, turmeric powder and the curry powder. Stir well.

Cover and cook the spices for a minute. Then add the soaked lentils along with the water it was soaked in. Cover and cook until the lentils are very mushy and a soup like consistency is obtained. This will take approximately 30 minutes. Check and stir intermittently to avoid spillage.

When the lentils are cooked, add the chopped spinach and salt. If necessary, add water to get the desired consistency. Keep it uncovered and let it boil for a minute. Finally add the coconut milk and let it boil once. After a minute turn off the heat and serve hot.

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

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Grandpa’s Coconut Flour Hotcakes


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Grandpa’s Coconut Flour Hotcakes (photo by recipe author)

Servings: 2-4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup arrowroot flour
  • 1-2 tablespoons sugar, depending on how sweet you want them
  • 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour (you want the consistency to be like a thin pancake batter so you may need more or less)

Heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat (I use cast iron because non-stick has a Teflon coating which releases chemicals).

In a medium size bowl mix eggs and coconut oil together. Add yogurt, water, and vanilla. In another bowl mix arrowroot, sugar and salt together. Add the dry ingredients to the wet. Slowly add the coconut flour until it reaches to consistency of pancake batter (you want it to be pourable but thick enough that they aren’t super thin, it really depends on how thick/thin you like your pancakes).

Turn the heat down (so they don’t burn or cook to fast) and put some coconut oil or butter in the pan, then pour the batter into the pan and cook both sides evenly. Enjoy!!

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Einkorn Pasta with Veggies in Creamy Coconut Milk


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Servings: 20
Preparation Time: 7 minutes

  • 1 cup uncooked organic einkorn whole wheat penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup diced organic red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup organic diced tomato
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped (1 inch size) organic French beans
  • 1/8 teaspoon organic turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon organic cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup coconut milk made from dried coconut flakes* or coconut cream concentrate

Cook penne pasta according to directions on the package.

In a pan, heat coconut oil on medium heat. When the oil is hot, add chopped garlic. Stir. When the garlic turns slightly brown add chopped onion and sauté until the onion is translucent. Then add the chopped red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, tomato and salt.

Cover and let it cook. Check intermittently. Stir as necessary. Once the vegetables are cooked, add turmeric, cayenne pepper. Stir well. Add coconut milk, mix well and turn off the heat. Serve over cooked pasta. Alternately, after adding the coconut milk, add the cooked pasta. Stir well and serve hot.

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

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Coconut Oil Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge


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Velvety smooth and deceptively decadent, perfect for an afternoon pick me up or guilt free chocolate fix. The ganache like texture and rich flavor is melt in your mouth delicious, I guarantee no one will think this is healthy if you don’t tell them. Very, very addictive in the best kind of way. We always have some of this in the fridge for a quick boost of long lasting energy whenever we need it.

Servings: 20
Preparation Time: 7 minutes

Add all ingredients except peanut butter and beat on medium to high with a hand or stand mixer for 5-7 minutes. Mixture should be smooth and glossy. Add peanut butter and blend until combined.

Pour mixture into a glass baking dish (no need to grease). A larger or smaller dish can be used depending on desired thickness. Refrigerate to set. Cut into squares and enjoy!

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Quick Tropical Coconut Smoothie


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Quick Tropical Coconut Smoothie (photo by recipe author)

This is my favorite smoothie! I LOVE the tropical notes in it, and how flexible it can be. These amounts are not rigid, but guidelines. On days when I need to finish up some spinach, or want the extra protein and nutrient boost of greens, I add some spinach or spirulina to it! But, I love the cute orange color when it’s plain.

Servings: 6-8
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

  • 2-3 large bananas, fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups coconut milk*
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or coconut cream concentrate
  • 1/4 cup flax seeds
  • 2-4 cups pineapple juice (or raw pineapple and increased coconut milk)
  • 4-6 cups frozen mango chunks
  • 2-3 cups unpacked fresh spinach or a pinch of spirulina (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons hemp hearts or hemp protein powder
  • Raw honey or dates to sweeten (optional, and usually not needed)

In a high-powered, high-capacity blender, add all ingredients, except for any frozen fruit. If you are opting for spinach and/or dates, this is the time to add it! I usually start out on the lower end of the liquids and increase as needed or desired.

Start blender out at low speed and slowly increase to high, allowing all of the flax seeds (and spinach) to be liquefied. Once that happens, you should have a large amount of liquid yumminess! To this, you will add your frozen mangoes, until your desired amount and consistency are reached. I often add more pure pineapple juice to get the desired tropical flavor, if it’s lacking. This smoothie is creamy, sweet, and delicious! Enjoy!

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

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