Chocolate, Almond Granola

Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 5 tablespoons brown rice syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 tablespoons almond butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups oats
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Combine the brown rice syrup, oil, almond butter, and vanilla in a large bowl until well mixed. Fold in the oats and add the rest of the ingredients, stirring to coat.

Once mixture is well combined, pour onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 22 minutes in preheated oven, stirring once. Let cool and enjoy!

Recipe and photo submitted by Kate, Lexington, KY.

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Strawberries and Coconut Cream Protein Shake

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole, raw milk or coconut milk*
• 1 cup frozen strawberries (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or powder
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream or coconut ice cream (optional)
• 1–2 scoops protein powder
• 1–2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

Directions:

Place all ingredients except coconut oil into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour coconut oil into blender in a steady stream while blending.

Pour into a tall glass and enjoy!

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

Recipe courtesy of Sarah Shilhavy.

Recipe prepared by Sarah Shilhavy and photographed by Jeremiah Shilhavy.

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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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