Grain-Free Coconut Granola Bars

Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups nuts (raw almonds, pecans, walnuts), finely chopped
• 2 cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons almond flour
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper or use a silicone muffin pan. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine nuts, coconut, cinnamon, salt, chocolate chips, and almond flour.

In a small bowl mix together coconut oil, honey/maple syrup, and almond butter.

Pour the coconut oil mixture on the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated. Add the egg and stir again.

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly and as evenly as possible. This is an important step to get the bars to hold together.

Bake for 30 minutes. The edges will be slightly brown.

Once removed from the oven, press down again using a spatula.

Store covered at room temperature.

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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.

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Berry Up-Beet Smoothie

Servings: 5 cups
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups fresh organic grass-fed cream
• 1/4 teaspoon beet juice powder
• 1/4 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
• 2 tablespoons organic grass-fed whey protein
• 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt
• 1 rounded tablespoon raw honey
• 2 cups frozen strawberries
• 1 1/2 tablespoons melted Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil
• 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract

Directions:

Blend all ingredients except the coconut oil together until creamy and smooth. Add the coconut oil and blend again.

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