I think right about now we could all use something with a bit more nutritional value than a cookie…this yummy and nourishing powerhouse is perfect for breakfast or a pick-me-up that will have you back on track and going strong for hours.

Post-Holiday Power Smoothie

Servings: 2–3
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups grass-fed milk, plain kefir or coconut milk*
• 1–2 tablespoons Virgin Coconut Oil, melted
• 4 soy-free egg** yolks (optional, but add lots of great nutrition and healthy fat for long lasting energy) – See Note below.
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon green food powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon raw honey
• dash salt
• 1 banana, fresh or frozen
• 2 cup frozen strawberries or any frozen fruit of your choice

**Note – This recipe contains raw or undercooked eggs. Please make a substitution if you have concerns about consuming raw eggs.

Directions:

Blend all but the fruit until mixed. Add fruit, blend until smooth, and enjoy. To your health! 🙂

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

Recipe and photo submitted by Lydia, Salem, VA.

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Fruited Granola with Syrup

Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

Fruited Granola:

• 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
• 2 cups quick oats*
• 1/2 cup wheat germ (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup whole cane sugar
• 3 tablespoons juice (apple, pomegranate, cranberry, grape, etc.)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 cup dried fruit (blueberries, raisins, cherries, etc.)

Fruited Syrup:

• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons fruit juice

Directions:

Fruited Granola:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Combine oats, wheat germ, and cinnamon in a large bowl.

Measure out 1/2 cup of solid coconut oil. Using your hands, scoop small batches out of the cup and press it together with your palms over the granola bowl so it drips into the bowl.

In a separate bowl combine sugar, juice, vanilla, and honey. You can heat this mixture if desired before pouring it over the granola.

Spread granola out over 2 large, rimmed, greased baking sheets. Use your hands to form clumps of granola if you like it chunky.

Bake at 250 degrees for 20 minutes.

Stir. Bake for an additional 20 minutes. When cooled, add dried fruit.

Fruited Syrup:

Combine all ingredients. Mix well.

*Use all rolled oats, if desired.

Recipe and photo submitted by Katrina, Canal Fulton, OH.

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Pineapple, Coconut Salad

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 15 ounces pineapple (fresh or canned), in chunks
• 1/3–1/2 cup shredded, unsweetened dried coconut
• 1/2 cup sour cream (yogurt, if preferred)
• 1–2 tablespoons Healthy Traditions honey, to taste
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot
• pecans, optional

Directions:

Place pineapple in a bowl (drain off extra juice) and add shredded coconut. Mix the sour cream (or yogurt), honey, vanilla, and arrowroot together and pour over the pineapple.

Marinate in refrigerator to moisten the coconut and allow the flavors to blend. Sprinkle with chopped pecans just before serving, if desired.

Recipe submitted by Janet, Springtown, TX.

Recipe prepared by Sarah Shilhavy and photographed by Jeremiah Shilhavy.

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