Chia Power Fruit Bowl

Servings: 3–6
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Vital Proteins Beef Gelatin
• 3 1/3 cups milk of choice*
• 1/3 cup organic chia seeds
• 1/3 cup Tropical Traditions dried coconut
• 1 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon
• pinch Himalayan Salt
• 1 tablespoon Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil

Directions:

Dissolve gelatin in cold milk. Add to saucepan with the rest of ingredients and heat over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat. Serve in individual bowls and customize as desired. Below are some suggestions.

Sweeten as desired with natural sweeteners:

• raw honey
• real maple syrup
• fresh or frozen fruit

Enjoy with your favorite toppings:

• chopped nuts
• fresh or frozen fruit
• dried fruit
• dried coconut

Can also be served as a savory breakfast by omitting cinnamon and sweetener and then topping with:

• sautéed onions
• kale
• breakfast sausage

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

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Key Lime Pie and Coconut Smoothie Bowl

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup avocado
• 3/4 cup coconut milk*
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• zest from 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1–2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons dried coconut flakes
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
• 1 kiwi, sliced

Directions:

Blend avocado, coconut milk, spinach, lime juice, lime zest, vanilla, and honey together until smooth and creamy. (You can add a little extra coconut milk if needed to get the right consistency.)

Pour into a bowl and garnish with dried coconut flakes, pomegranate, and sliced kiwi.

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

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Chocolate, Coconut, Peanut Butter, Banana Smoothie

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 very ripe bananas, sliced or mashed
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 ounce chocolate
• liquid of choice, optional (to adjust consistency)

Directions:

Put everything in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Recipe and photo submitted by Denise, Wake Forest, NC.

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