Chewy, Crispy Rice Bites
Author’s Note – This is a great snack.
It’s chewy, crunchy, and buttery with a pleasantly mild sweetness, as well as being naturally gluten and dairy-free.
Tag: snack
CoCo, Almond Freezer Bites
Author’s Note – These are bite-size treats that not only taste wonderful, but spread the consumption of VCO out throughout the day. I limit myself to about 5–8 per day.
Lemon, Coconut Energy Bites
Lemon, Coconut Energy Bites
Preparation Time: about 20 minutes
Servings: 10 bites
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 6 dates
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Cream Concentrate
- 1 tablespoon lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoon maca powder
- optional toppings: unsweetened, shredded coconut, lemon zest
Directions:
In a food processor, grind up your almonds and cashews until they make a grainy, flour-like consistency. Add in the dates and blend. Next, add in the rest of the ingredients (except optional toppings) and blend until the dough begins forming a ball.
Roll the mixture into 1/2-inch balls. If you are using toppings, spread them out on a flat plate and roll the balls in the toppings, coating them completely, and serve.
Recipe and photo submitted by Julie, Burlington, MA.
Fresh Fruity Smoothie with Coconut Oil
This colorful smoothie is made with five different kinds of fruit.
Grain-Free Raw, Coconut Granola
Author’s Note – You can totally play with this recipe! This recipe yields around 22 cups of granola. You just want about 19 or 20 cups worth of your favorite seeds, nuts, and flakes total, so measure out your desired ingredients.
Peanut Butter Apple Dip
Peanut Butter Apple Dip
Servings: 4–6
Preparation Time: 5–10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2–3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup organic peanut butter
- 3–4 tablespoons raw honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
Warm up the coconut oil until liquefied. Combine all the ingredients together, and you have a delicious, healthy, apple dip for a snack.
Recipe and photo submitted by Verna, Vanleer, TN.
Apple, Coconut, Carrot Bran Muffins
Author’s Note – Wholesome, moist, and delicious, these are wonderful with a glass of milk for breakfast or a quick, satisfying snack— also a great way to sneak some extra veggies and fruit into your kids unawares. 😉
Coconut, Maple Granola
Coconut, Maple Granola
Servings: 6 1/2 cups
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups oats
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- optional: any dried fruit and nuts you want
Directions:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Mix everything except the dried fruit together. Pour into a glass pan or jelly roll pan and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes.
Add dried fruit after it’s done baking.
Recipe and photo submitted by Ashlei, Johnson City, TN.
