Coconut, Almond Balls

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup coconut flakes, divided
• 1 cup almonds or any kind of nut you like
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• pinch Himalayan Salt
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract, or any other kind of extract you like
• 1 tablespoon Virgin Coconut Oil
• 8 pitted dates or any other dried fruit
• 1/2 cup raisins

Directions:

Put in food processor with “s” blade and process 1/4 cup coconut flakes, nuts of choice, cocoa powder, and salt until coarsely mixed. Add extract of choice, coconut oil, dates or your choice of dried fruit, and raisins. Process until mixture holds together when gently pressed between fingers. Roll into balls, then roll in 1/4 cup coconut.

Enjoy!

Recipe submitted by Pam, Galion, OH.

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Nourishing Chili

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons coconut or palm oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chilies
• 2 pounds ground beef or ground lamb
• 2 cans kidney beans, drained
• 2 cans black beans, drained
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 3 cups (24 ounces) strained tomatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons ground red chilies
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 2–3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 teaspoons Himalayan Salt, or to taste

Garnish options:

• cheddar cheese
• avocado slices
• fresh, chopped cilantro
• sour cream

Directions:

Put oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add cumin seeds, stirring occasionally until brown and aromatic. Add onion and red chili flakes and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and sauté until browned. Add remaining ingredients except salt and garlic cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer at least 15 minutes. Add garlic and salt for last 5 minutes of cooking.

Garnish and serve with tortilla chips.

Submitted by Jenny, Vancouver WA.

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Hot Cocoa

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Virgin Coconut Oil
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• pinch Himalayan Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon whole sugar, (minimum)

Directions:

Pour boiling water into a mug and let sit for about 20 seconds. Empty the water and put one tablespoon full of Virgin Coconut Oil in the mug. It melts quickly as you stir in one tablespoonful of cocoa powder and a pinch of Himalayan salt. Use a minimum of 1/4 teaspoon of whole sugar to cut the bitterness of the cocoa, then add stevia drops, to taste—usually about 12 drops. Pour boiling water in the cup, stir, and add cream or milk, to taste. This makes a great treat very quickly. Other sweeteners can be used.

Recipe submitted by Florence, Las Vegas, NV.

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