Gluten-Free, Tropical, Pina-Coco-Nut Fruitcake

Servings: 12 small loaves and 6 muffins or 24–30 muffins
Preparation Time: 2 hours

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups organic apples, grated
• 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate (frozen)
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup flaked or shredded coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 2 tablespoons candied (with honey) orange rinds
• 1 cup dried pineapple chunks
• 4 cups mixed and diced dried fruits: raisins, mango, figs, bananas, apples, cherries, cranberries, pears,
  blueberries, etc.

Directions:

Mix everything together thoroughly and press firmly into the molds.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 25–40 minutes, depending on whether loaves or muffins are selected. Watch carefully.

Remove from the oven and allow to fully cool before removing from the molds. Enjoy with cold milk.

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Gluten-Free Flour Blend Sweet or Savory Scones

Servings: 8–12
Preparation Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

Scones

• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup tapioca flour
• 1 cup cashew meal or *almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup melted ghee, butter, or coconut oil
• 6 eggs

Optional mix-in ideas:

• 1/2 cup whole cane sugar
• dried fruits and nuts
• vanilla (or other) extract
• additional spices

Some other flavor ideas:

• cinnamon raisin
• lemon zest and poppy seed
• cranberry orange
• strawberry almond
• cherry and chocolate chip
• jalapeño cheddar
• pesto Parmesan
• fig and rosemary
• blueberry
• ginger lemon
• raspberry
• apple cinnamon
• hazelnut chocolate
• maple walnut
• sausage and red pepper
• sundried tomato and garlic
• carrot, cinnamon, and raisin
• rhubarb and vanilla

Optional icing for sweet scones:

In a bowl, simply stir together the following:

• 1/2 cup palm shortening
• 1 tablespoon raw honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until you get a fine meal.

This recipe can be made into any flavor you desire, sweet or savory.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix all of the basic ingredients with an electric mixer. Then add in any mix-ins you desire.

Spread the batter into a greased 9-inch pie plate and smooth the top. It will be thick.

Bake for 35 minutes or until browned. Check with a toothpick.

Cool slightly before serving. Spread with optional icing.

Store covered in the refrigerator.

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Gluten-Free Indoor S’mores

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic corn flake cereal
• 1/2 cup toasted almonds
• 1/2 cup homemade marshmallows, divided*
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil, plus more for greasing dish

*Search online for healthy recipes to make your own marshmallows.

Directions:

Stir and barely melt the chocolate chips, coconut oil, and 1/4 cup marshmallows together over a double boiler. Remove from heat.
Coat a small dish (about 5 x 5 inches) with coconut oil. Add the remaining marshmallows and corn cereal to the dish.

Pour melted sauce over the marshmallows and cereal. Allow to set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

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