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Raw Sunflower + Chia Seed Bites

Raw Sunflower Chia Seed Bites
Raw Sunflower + Chia Seed Bites
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Servings: varies
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

  • ½ cup raw organic sunflower seeds, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon organic chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
  • 1 circle organic cacao butter (or 1/2 teaspoon)
  • 2 teaspoons organic raw honey

Melt coconut oil and cacao butter together. Mix in sunflower seeds and chia seeds. Add raw honey.

Prepare a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Place mixture onto the parchment paper and spread evenly. Place in freezer until firm.

Remove from freezer. Break into bite-sized pieces.

Note: You can substitute desiccated coconut for the sunflower seeds, or flaxseed for chia seeds.

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Gluten Free Indoor S’mores

Gluten Free Indoor S'mores
Gluten Free Indoor S’mores
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

  • 1/2 cup organic corn flake cereal
  • 1/2 cup toasted almonds
  • 1/2 cup home made marshmallows, divided*
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil, plus more for greasing dish

*Search online for healthy recipes to make your own marshmallows.

Stir and barely melt the chocolate chips, coconut oil, and 1/4 cup marshmallows together over a double boiler. Remove from heat.
Coat a small dish (about 5×5) with coconut oil. Add remaining marshmallows and corn cereal to dish.

Pour melted sauce over marshmallows and cereal. Allow to set in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

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Blueberry Superfood Smoothie

Blueberry Superfood Smoothie
Blueberry Superfood Smoothie
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Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Place chia seeds in blender and cover with milk. Let sit for a few minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Add remaining ingredients to the blender and puree until very smooth and creamy.

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No Bake Almond Pulp Crackers

No Bake Almond Pulp Crackers
No Bake Almond Pulp Crackers
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Servings: 10
Preparation Time: 22 hours

In a bowl, combine almond pulp, coconut flour, coconut oil, salt, pepper and any desired seasonings. Stir until well combined and a ball of dough forms. If mixture is too try, add a little water, one tablespoon at a time.

Roll out dough in between two pieces of wax paper until about 1/4″ thick. Remove top layer of paper and place bottom layer and dough on a dehydrator rack. Dehydrate for about 22 hours at 125° F.

Enjoy with an assorted cheese tray.

*To get almond pulp, you can make your own almond milk. Combine about 1 cup almonds with 3 cups of water in a blender. Blend for about 3 minutes. Strain milk from almonds to drink. Reserve pulp for these crackers.

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Chocolate Coconut Fruit Dip

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Chocolate Coconut Fruit Dip
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Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Mix all ingredients except vanilla over medium heat. Bring to a boil and continue to stir for two minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

Allow to cool for about 15 minutes.

Dip bite-size pieces of fruit in the dip, and allow to set in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving.

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Pumpkin Spice Roasted Almonds

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Pumpkin Spice Roasted Almonds
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Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Mix all ingredients except almonds.

Pour mixture over almonds in a casserole dish.

Bake at 300° F for 30 minutes.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
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Servings: 20
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Mix peanut butter and coconut flour and put in the freezer for about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile heat the coconut oil, cacao powder, and maple syrup on low heat until just melted. Stir in vanilla and salt. Put in the refrigerator until thickened, but not hardened, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Remove peanut butter mixture from freezer. Using hands, roll into about 20 small balls. Place the peanut butter balls on a piece of parchment paper, and put back in the freezer for another 20 minutes.

Finally, roll each peanut butter ball in the chocolate sauce, and store in the refrigerator or freezer.

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Coconut Gelatin Gummies

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Coconut Gelatin Gummies
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

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

Add all ingredients into sauce pan and whisk until smooth. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly until collagen protein is well mixed and dissolved. Turn off heat.

Pour gelatin mixture into ice-cube tray and place in the freezer until well-set. Remove from freezer. Enjoy a healthy snack.

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