Use all organic ingredients if possible.

Chocolate, Coconut Bark

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 6 tablespoons whole flax seeds
• 6 tablespoons shredded coconut
• 4 tablespoons whole chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons sweetener of choice (add more or less to taste)
• 2–3 tablespoons chopped nuts of choice (optional)
• 2–3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Directions:

Pour oil in meatloaf pan, add flax, and let soften for 30 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients. Mix and let sit to soften chia seeds for 15 minutes. Stir again and refrigerate.

After mixture becomes solid, break into bite-size pieces and enjoy.

Recipe submitted by Kathy, Portland, OR.

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Coconut, Date Balls

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds organic dates, pitted and cut up small
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/4–1/2 cup coconut oil (The more oil you use, the harder they get in the refrigerator.)
• 2 1/2 cups shredded coconut
• 1 cup ground flax seeds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• extra shredded coconut

Directions:

In a medium-sized saucepan, cook dates, honey, and oil over low heat until blended together. Take the mixture off  the heat and add the shredded coconut and ground flax seeds. Cool.

Once cooled, stir in vanilla extract. Place extra coconut in a shallow bowl and roll date mixture into small balls, then roll in shredded coconut. Eat these warm or refrigerate.

Recipe submitted by Connie, Alfred, ME.

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