Recent Posts

Favorite No-Bake Apple Pie

Favorite No-Bake Apple Pie

The crust for this apple pie is made with sunflower seeds and dates and needs no baking.

Roasted Broccoli and Purple Cauliflower

Roasted Broccoli and Purple Cauliflower

Author’s Note – Serving suggestion: Serve with brown rice and salmon. This is also great with salad, avocado, burgers, and fried potatoes.

CoCo, Almond Freezer Bites

CoCo, Almond Freezer Bites

These are bite-size treats that not only taste wonderful, but spread the consumption of VCO out throughout the day. I limit myself to about 5–8 per day.

CoCo, Almond Freezer Bites

Servings: 15
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

Directions:

Using a candy-mold tray or ice cube tray, place 1–3 cocoa almonds in each compartment.

Melt coconut oil gently over low heat. Pour melted Gold Label VCO over the entire tray of cocoa almonds (sprinkle of cinnamon is optional).

Place mold/tray on cookie sheet and refrigerate or put in freezer until firm.

Gently break coco almond bites out of the tray and store in plastic baggie in freezer.

Recipe and photo submitted by Lisa, Lino Lakes, MN.

Submit your recipe here!

Sunbutter, Chocolate Bars

Sunbutter, Chocolate Bars

These bars are made with sunflower seed butter, coconut oil, and carob powder.

No-Bake Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons

No-Bake Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons

Use you favorite cookie cutters to cut these macaroons into shapes!

Lemon, Coconut Energy Bites

Lemon, Coconut Energy Bites

Lemon, Coconut Energy Bites

Preparation Time: about 20 minutes
Servings: 10 bites

Ingredients:

Directions:

In a food processor, grind up your almonds and cashews until they make a grainy, flour-like consistency. Add in the dates and blend. Next, add in the rest of the ingredients (except optional toppings) and blend until the dough begins forming a ball.

Roll the mixture into 1/2-inch balls. If you are using toppings, spread them out on a flat plate and roll the balls in the toppings, coating them completely, and serve.

Recipe and photo submitted by Julie, Burlington, MA.

Submit your recipe here!

Macaroons from Coconut Milk Pulp

Macaroons from Coconut Milk Pulp

Author’s Note – Have you ever made your own coconut milk only to be left with a handful of leftover coconut pulp and nothing to do with it? It’s too valuable to throw away, but what in the world are you supposed to do with it?

Tropical Cheesecake Truffles

Tropical Cheesecake Truffles

These pretty treats combine the creaminess of cheesecake with the flavors of mango and coconut.

Almond, Coconut Treats

Almond, Coconut Treats

Almond, Coconut Treats

Servings: 4+
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

Directions:

Mix the first four ingredients together in a bowl. Roll into balls, and then roll in coconut. Add an almond to each ball and chill.

These are fast, easy, and perfect every time.

Recipe and recipe submitted by Ben from Golconda, IL.

Submit your recipe here!

Cranberry, Coconut Cookies

Cranberry, Coconut Cookies

Coconut flour, coconut flakes, and oats are used to make these cranberry cookies.