Coconut, Blueberry Smoothie

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces coconut milk*
• 1/2 cup organic blueberries
• 1/2 banana
• 2 tablespoons organic whole milk plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Virgin Coconut Oil
• 6–8 ice cubes, depending on how you like it

Directions:

Toss all the ingredients in the blender and blend well until frothy. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

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

Recipe and photo submitted by Amanda, Memphis, TN.

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Chocolate, Strawberry Brownie Cookies (Grain-Free)

Servings: 16–18
Preparation Time: 15

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup grass-fed butter or coconut oil
• 1/4 cup cacao or cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips, divided
• 3 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk*
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups almond flour**
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Melt the butter/oil in a saucepan. Once melted, add the cocoa/cacao powder and 1/4 cup of chocolate chips and remove from heat.

Once the chocolate chips have melted, add the coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla and blend with hand mixer.

Combine the almond flour, salt, and soda in a mixing bowl. Pour the butter mixture into the flour mixture and stir well.

Fold in the additional 1/2 cup chocolate chips and strawberries.

Bake on a parchment-lined cookie sheet for 11–13 minutes.

Let cookies set up on the cookie sheet for at least 5 minutes or they will fall apart. Let cool on a cooling rack to continue to set up. Store in an airtight container.

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

Recipe and photo submitted by Kate, Highland Ranch, CO.

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Roasted Coconut Cauliflower

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 large head cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons solid coconut oil (approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons melted)
• 1–2 teaspoons sage
• 1–2 teaspoons thyme
• salt and pepper, to taste
• fresh lemon juice

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Prep cauliflower by cutting into pieces and wash. Dry well.

Put cauliflower into a large bowl and add melted coconut oil, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix together very well to coat all cauliflower.

Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes. The cauliflower will begin to brown around the edges.

Remove from oven and place back in the bowl and squeeze fresh lemon juice over top; mix well.

All ingredients can be adjusted for desired flavor.

Recipe and photo submitted by Chelsea, Chicago, IL.

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