Coconutty Granola

Ingredients:

• 6–8 cups rolled oats
• 2–4 teaspoons cinnamon
• 4 cups shredded, unsweetened, dried coconut
• 2 cups raw nuts or brown rice cereal (walnuts, slivered almonds, pecans, etc. or mix)
• 1 cup seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, and flax or mix of)
• 1 cup Virgin Coconut Oil
• 1 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
• 1–2 cups dried fruit

Directions:

Preheat oven to 225 degrees F.

In large bowl, mix together oats, cinnamon, coconut, nuts (or brown rice cereal), and seeds.

Heat oil and honey in saucepan over medium heat until just melted but not hot. Remove from heat and add vanilla, maple syrup, and molasses; stir. Stir honey mixture into oat mixture.

Pour into large baking dish(es) or sheet pan(s). Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until oats are golden brown, stirring occasionally while cooking for even browning. Remove from oven and cool.

Place dried fruit and granola into an airtight container or Ziploc bag and toss or roll to combine gently. You can store in freezer to keep longer. You can also add dark chocolate slivers to granola and serve over ice cream for that extra special treat! Yummy!!!

Recipe submitted by Dody, Rockport, TX.

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No-Bake, Almond/Coconut Energy Morsels

Ingredients:

• 1 cup assorted raw nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, pecans)
• 1/4 cup almond meal
• 1/4 cup dried, unsweetened, shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon raw honey
• 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan Salt
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries

Directions:

Chop raw nuts so they are in small, chunky pieces. Place in a bowl and mix in shredded coconut.

Lightly heat almond butter and coconut oil until melted, add honey, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Mix almond meal into liquid mixture and fold in the nuts and coconut. Add dried berries last and mix well.

Form mixture into little morsels and store on plate in refrigerator. Wrap in wax paper to carry with you (in case the oil melts a bit in a warm climate) for an afternoon energy boost!

Recipe submitted by Linda, Brooklyn, NY

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Easy Energy Bars

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe, organic bananas
• 3 cups rolled oats, not quick
• 2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes or shredded
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• coconut oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mash bananas well in mixer, then add all other ingredients and blend well.

Place dough on a 12 x 16-inch jelly roll pan that’s been greased generously with coconut oil. Pat out the dough into a rectangle about 1/3 inch thick.

Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 18–20 minutes. Cool on rack 15 minutes, then cut in bars. Store in airtight container and refrigerate.

Note: Before or after baking, you may brush or drizzle a generous amount of melted coconut oil on top of the bars for an extra energy boost.

Recipe submitted by Sandra, New Port Richey, FL.

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