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Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Chunk Muffins
Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Chunk Muffins
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with coconut oil, or use paper liners.

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the coconut flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add the chocolate chunks and stir well.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted ghee (or grass-fed butter), coconut milk, eggs and vanilla extract.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir until mixed well. Divide batter evenly into the muffin cups.

Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until done in the center. Let cool in pan before removing.

If desired, drizzle each muffin with melted coconut cream concentrate after muffins have completely cooled.

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Dairy Free Hot Fudge

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Dairy Free Hot Fudge
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Mix all ingredients except vanilla in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil and continue stirring for 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in vanilla. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes. Serve warm over ice cream.

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Easy Make-Ahead Gluten and Dairy Free Apple Breakfast Cake

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Easy Make-Ahead Gluten and Dairy Free Apple Breakfast Cake
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Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 30-45 minutes

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Grease a 9 inch cake pan with 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Add sliced apples, raisins, and pumpkin pie spice to pan. Bake in oven for 15 minutes while you prepare the batter.

In a large bowl mix the coconut flour, baking soda, hemp seeds, and salt. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredient to dry and combine well.

Pour batter into cake pan (over apples) and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a fork inserted in the middle comes out clean.

For best results, chill overnight and serve with organic maple syrup and homemade whipped cream.

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Avocado Coconut Mousse with Fresh Berries

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Avocado Coconut Mousse with Fresh Berries
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

  • 2 ripe peaches or 1/2 cup fresh berries
  • 1 medium, ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 4 tablespoons coconut cream concentrate
  • 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest, optional

Place all ingredients in blender or vitamix and puree until smooth. Place mousse into serving dishes or tart shells and refrigerate at least one hour. Add slices of citrus or fresh ripe berries for garnish, if desired. Serve chilled.

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GAPS Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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GAPS Chocolate Zucchini Bread
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Servings: 6 mini loaves
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Wet ingredients:

Dry ingredients:

Optional:

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350° F.

In large bowl, combine wet ingredients & mix well. Add dry ingredients into bowl and whisk until combined. Pour batter into greased pans and bake for about 18-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Keeps well in the fridge or in an airtight container on the counter.

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No Bake Dairy and Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

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No Bake Dairy and Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
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Servings: 8-12
Preparation Time: 20-25 minutes active prep + soaking and wait time

Gluten Free Crust:

  • 1/2 cup diced dried plums, or dates
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • pinch salt

Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight in water then drained*
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • zest from 1 large lemon
  • 6 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk**
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Optional Toppings:

Combine diced dried plums, walnuts and chia seeds in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the honey and salt and pulse again until a paste forms.

Press crust mixture into a 12 inch springform pan. Place pan in the freezer while you prepare the filling.

Combine all of the filling ingredients in a blender and mix until very smooth. Pour the filling into the crust and cover with plastic wrap then freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Allow cake to thaw at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes.

Top with dried cranberry powder, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, fresh blueberries, and edible or ornamental flowers.

Dip knife in warm water before slicing for easier serving.

Soaking Cashews:

*If you are making this cake last minute and don’t have time to wait, you may let the cashews soak in very hot water for 1 hour instead of overnight.

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

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Grain Free Coconut Creamsicle Cupcakes

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Grain Free Coconut Creamsicle Cupcakes
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Servings: 8 regular cupcakes
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Preheat oven to 350° F.

In a small bowl combine dry ingredients. In a standing mixer combine all wet ingredients and mix well. Add dry ingredients in and mix again for 2 minutes.

Fill cupcake liners 1/3 full and bake till golden brown, approximately 15 minutes. Test to be sure of doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center of a cupcake, it should come out clean.

Let cool completely before frosting with your favorite frosting. (Pictured is a vanilla-orange palmcream frosting.)

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Grain and Dairy Free Dreamy Devil’s Food Cupcakes

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Grain and Dairy Free Dreamy Devil’s Food Cupcakes
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Servings: 12-14
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl.

In a large standing mixer combine all wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Add dry ingredients and mix for 2 minutes.

Fill cupcake liners 1/3 full and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow to cool completely before frosting with your favorite frosting (pictured here topped with a peanutbutter palmcream frosting and shredded coconut).

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