Blissful Blueberry Muffins

Servings: 8–10
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 5 tablespoons grass-fed butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons Healthy Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, melted
• 1 cup organic blueberry kefir
• 1/2 cup cane sugar
• 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
• finely grated zest from 1/2 a lemon
• 1 egg, (large)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt
• 1 1/2 cups Turkey Hard Red Winter Wheat (flour)
• 1 1/4 cups fresh organic blueberries

Make a sugar shell “crust” on the muffins:

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar sprinkled over each muffin top before baking

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup.

Melt the butter in the bottom of a large bowl and whisk in sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, kefir, and egg until smooth.

Whisk in baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined, then lightly fold in flour and berries.

Divide between prepared muffin cups, then sprinkle each top with 1/2 teaspoon sugar.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until tops are golden brown and a tester inserted into the center of muffins comes out clean.

Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack and serve while still warm.

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Berry BBQ Skillet Chicken

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Skillet Chicken:

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 large chicken breasts, cut into chunks
• 1–2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• pineapple shells, for cooking

Berry BBQ Sauce: makes about 1 cup

• 1/2 cup ketchup*
• 1/4 cup blueberry jam/preserves
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat coconut oil. Add in chicken, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

Turn chicken over and place pieces of pineapple shell over chicken while it is cooking. This allows the chicken to steam cook and also allows pineapple juice to drip onto chicken. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove pineapple shell and add in pineapple chunks. Sauté for just a couple minutes to get pineapple coated in seasonings.

Meanwhile, mix together sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over chicken in skillet or serve on the side.

Make your own Homemade Fresh Tomato Ketchup, following this recipe here.

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Blueberry Maca Smoothie

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut milk*
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 1 tablespoon coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 teaspoon maca powder
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon hemp seeds
• 1 teaspoon honey, if desired

Directions:

In a blender, combine ingredients and blend for about 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour and enjoy!

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

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