Grain-Free Coconut Granola Bars

Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups nuts (raw almonds, pecans, walnuts), finely chopped
• 2 cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons almond flour
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper or use a silicone muffin pan. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine nuts, coconut, cinnamon, salt, chocolate chips, and almond flour.

In a small bowl mix together coconut oil, honey/maple syrup, and almond butter.

Pour the coconut oil mixture on the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated. Add the egg and stir again.

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly and as evenly as possible. This is an important step to get the bars to hold together.

Bake for 30 minutes. The edges will be slightly brown.

Once removed from the oven, press down again using a spatula.

Store covered at room temperature.

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Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 7 medium)
• 4 tablespoons melted Virgin Coconut Oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.

Bake until very tender, approximately an hour.

When cool enough to handle, halve sweet potatoes. With a spoon, scoop out flesh (discard skins). Transfer to a food processor or whip by hand. Add Virgin Coconut Oil and syrup and process until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Serve warm and enjoy!

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Coconut, Oatmeal Surprise

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup Coconut Cream Concentrate
• 2 tablespoons coconut flakes
• 3 tablespoons organic peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons organic raisins
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, optional
• 2 tablespoons almond milk, optional
• fresh bananas

Directions:

Place all ingredients except fresh bananas into saucepan. Cook on medium heat, stirring often, until oats are cooked through.

Ladle oatmeal into bowls and slice one fresh organic banana on top.

Makes 2 adult servings (or 3 child servings).

Recipe submitted by Natalie, Bloomington, IN.

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