Coconut Creamy Oatmeal

Servings: 3
Preparation Time: 15–20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2–3 cups rolled oats
• dash Himalayan Salt
• 1–2 tablespoons Coconut Cream Concentrate
• raw honey, to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground flax
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons coconut chips
• coconut milk
• fresh or frozen mixed berries, for topping

Directions:

Boil water in a small pot. Add a dash of salt.

Add in the oats. Stir.

When the oats are almost cooked through, add the Coconut Cream Concentrate, raw honey, ground flax, chia seeds, and coconut chips.

When everything is well incorporated, turn off the stove.

Serve with fresh homemade coconut milk and top with more coconut chips and berries.

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Slow Cooker Southwest Stew

Servings: 4–6
Preparation Time: 1/2 hour preparation, 4 hours slow cooking

Ingredients:

Stew:

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 pound beef or bison, ground
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 2 cups frozen kernel corn
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Himalayan Salt
• 1 heaping tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin

Garnishes:

• grated cheese of your choice
• sour cream

Directions:

Sauté the onion, garlic, and beef/bison in the coconut oil over medium heat until browned. Combine the meat mixture with the rest of the ingredients in the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or until the potatoes are soft. Add salt, pepper, and garnishes to each bowl.

Note: For a soup-like consistency, add another cup of broth.

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Chili and Dark Chocolate Cookies

Servings: 18–20 cookies
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons, Dutch processed cocoa
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, room temperature
• 1/2 cup whole cane sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 egg, (large)
• 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, cocoa, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.

By hand, cream the coconut oil and sugars together until smooth. Add the egg and mix until combined.

Gradually add the flour mixture and combine. Stir in the dark chocolate pieces.

Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8–10 minutes, until cookies are set. They should still be soft in the centers.

Remove from the oven and allow to remain on the baking sheet for 3 minutes. Move to a baking rack to finish cooling.

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