Chocolate, Coconut, Peanut Butter No-Bakes

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 cup Virgin Coconut Oil
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups unsweetened, dried, shredded coconut

Directions:

Mix sugar, cocoa, coconut oil, and milk in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for EXACTLY one minute (do not overcook).

Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla. When peanut butter is evenly spread throughout mixture, add the coconut. Stir to coat evenly.

Drop mixture by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Chill and store in refrigerator. Enjoy!

Recipe submitted by Angie, Duvall, WA

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Energy Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of the following berries (or a mixture): blueberries, strawberries, raspberries or peaches
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 cup rice, almond, hazelnut, coconut milk, or regular milk
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons protein powder (optional)
• 3–4 tablespoons Virgin Coconut Oil, melted
• 3–4 ice cubes

Directions:

Berries and banana should all be frozen. Place all ingredients into blender except oil and slowly pour oil in while blending. Beat all ingredients for 2–3 minutes or until well mixed and blended.

Recipe submitted by DiAnna, Henderson, NV.

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Date, Nut, Coconut Bars

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup agave syrup
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 pound raisins
• 3/4 pound pitted and chopped dates
• 4 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup coconut oil, solid
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup agave or maple syrup
• 3 cups unsweetened, shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Oil a 9 x 13-inch pan with a little coconut oil and set aside.

In a large saucepan, place 1/2 cup agave syrup, water, raisins, and dates. Simmer for 10–15 minutes. Set aside a let cool.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, butter, coconut oil, and salt. Work all ingredients together until crumbly and add eggs, vanilla, 3/4 cup agave or maple syrup, coconut, and nuts of your choice. Mix everything together and divide in half.

Press half of the dough into the prepared pan and spread the cooled date mixture over the top. Crumble remaining dough over the top and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until slightly browned. Cool, cut, and enjoy! They will be the talk of the party!

Recipe submitted by Christine, Orem, UT.

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