Dairy-Free, Coconut, Banana Ice Cream

Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 5 minutes active preparation

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 cups cold coconut milk*
• 2 large or 3 small bananas, frozen
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• pinch salt

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Directions:

Blend all ingredients. Pour into your ice cream maker, ice cream ball, or use any preferred ice cream making method.

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Avocado Coconut Mousse with Fresh Berries

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 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

Directions:

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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Hawaiian Breakfast Hash

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 slices uncured turkey bacon
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 cups pineapple, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon on both sides for about 5–8 minutes each or until crispy and cooked through. Remove bacon from the skillet and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess grease. Add diced potatoes to the skillet with coconut oil. Sauté about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in pineapple, salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, and cinnamon. Break the bacon into pieces and add to the skillet. Sauté for about 5–8 minutes or until potatoes are slightly crispy. Serve.

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