Tomato, Basil, and Feta Salad

Servings: 8 (1 cup) servings
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 4 cups fresh tomatoes, sliced or chopped (cherry, Roma, or heirloom)
• 4 cups cucumbers, sliced
• 2 green or yellow bell peppers
• 6 tablespoons feta cheese
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons coconut water vinegar
• salt and ground pepper to taste

Directions:

Roll the basil leaves and cut into strips. In a large mixing bowl, combine basil, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and feta.

In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil and coconut water vinegar.

Drizzle the dressing, add salt and pepper, and toss the salad.

Recipe and photo by Orissa. Submit your recipes and photos here for a chance to win $50!

Chewy Tropical Granola Bars

Servings: 24 small bars
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1–1 1/4 cups rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed
• 1/2 cup Coconut Cream Concentrate
• 2–3 tablespoons Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil
• 1/8 cup raw honey
• 1/8 cup maple syrup
•  pinch cinnamon

Directions:

Lightly toast the oats and coconut flakes in a pan on medium heat. Add the flaxseed and combine well.

Melt the Coconut Cream Concentrate and coconut oil in a separate pan. Add the honey and maple syrup. Mix well.

Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix. Turn the stove off.

Transfer to a loaf pan lined with foil or parchment paper. Flatten evenly. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Allow to chill in the refrigerator before cutting into desired size.

Myra from Lewiston, Maine, won $50 for this recipe and photo! Submit your recipes and photos here for a chance to win $100!

Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups coconut milk
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 tablespoon honey or 5 dates
• 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
• 5–6 ice cubes

Directions:

Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Kelly from Culpeper, Virginia, won $50 for this recipe and photo! Submit your recipes and photos here for a chance to be our next winner!