Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cookies
These spicy cookies are flavored with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
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Trail Mix Pie with Coconut Oil Crust
Author’s Note – This started out as an ordinary pie, but then I decided to include plums. Then instead of using cornstarch or flour to thicken, I chose my prepared oatmeal mixture instead, which includes trail mix.
Orange, Coconut, Date Balls
Orange, Coconut, Date Balls
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup almonds or walnuts
- 2 cups dried, unsweetened coconut
- 7 large Medjool dates, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup walnut or almond butter, or a combination of the two
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of half an orange, or to taste
Directions:
In a food processor, grind almonds or walnuts to a medium grind and set aside.
Combine coconut and dates in a food processor. Add walnut or almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Process until well mixed.
Form into 1–2- inch balls and roll in the ground nuts. Refrigerate.
Recipe submitted by Marjorie, Minot, ND.
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Chicken à la Meunière
Author’s Note – A very simple dinner that can be concocted in minutes—chicken tenders dusted with curry flavored flour, lightly sautéed in coconut oil. Coconut oil–based chicken gravy is flavored with poultry seasoning.
Using Coconut Oil in Beverages
Author’s Note – Coconut oil is a great addition to your favorite beverage recipe! You can add it to smoothie recipes for a quick, healthy breakfast, an energy boost, a pick-me-upper, or a snack.
No-Cook, Coconut Cream Applesauce
Use crisp apples for this such as organic gala or pink lady.
No-Cook, Coconut Cream Applesauce
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 organic apples
- 1 tablespoon or more Coconut Cream Concentrate, warmed slightly if necessary
- 1 dash pumpkin pie spice, to taste
- few drops lemon juice, optional
Directions:
Coarsely grate the apples (you don’t have to peel them if they are organic). Mix in Coconut Cream Concentrate until well blended.
Sprinkle with spice. Add lemon juice, if desired.
Recipe submitted by Simi, Los Angeles, CA.
Recipe prepared by Sarah Shilhavy and photographed by Jeremiah Shilhavy (all copyrights reserved).
Chocolate, Coconut Snack Popcorn
Dark chocolate, coconut oil, and cinnamon make this popcorn extra tasty!
Chocolate, Coconut Bark
Use all organic ingredients if possible.
Chocolate, Coconut Bark
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 6 tablespoons whole flax seeds
- 6 tablespoons shredded coconut
- 4 tablespoons whole chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons sweetener of choice (add more or less to taste)
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped nuts of choice (optional)
- 2–3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Directions:
Pour oil in meatloaf pan, add flax, and let soften for 30 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients. Mix and let sit to soften chia seeds for 15 minutes. Stir again and refrigerate.
After mixture becomes solid, break into bite-size pieces and enjoy.
Recipe submitted by Kathy, Portland, OR.
Coconut Cream, Orange Frozen Pops
These refreshing, frozen treats are made with Coconut Cream Concentrate and orange juice.
