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Coconut, Peanut Butter Granola

Coconut, Peanut Butter Granola

This granola makes a great snack or breakfast with milk or yogurt.

Crispy, Coconut Granola

Crispy, Coconut Granola

Author’s Note – If you like sweeter granola, replace some of the rice syrup with honey.

Fruit-Coconut Smoothie

Fruit-Coconut Smoothie

Fruit-Coconut Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 3/4 cup of organic, vanilla yogurt
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup of frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon of whey protein
  • 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil

Directions:

Put everything except oil in the blender and blend until combined. Then add oil and process until well mixed.

It’s very filling for breakfast. If you want an even sweeter smoothie, add 1 teaspoon of honey. Enjoy!

Recipe submitted by Tanya, Austin, TX.

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Coconut, Date Balls

Coconut, Date Balls

Author’s Note – Eat these warm or refrigerate.

Coconut Cream, Green Smoothie

Coconut Cream, Green Smoothie

Author’s Note – For a delicious change, any frozen berries can be used instead of the peaches or mangos.

Banana, Orange Smoothie

Banana, Orange Smoothie

Banana, Orange Smoothie
Ingredients:
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup orange juice—more or less, depending on how thick or thin you want it
  • 3 tablespoons Virgin Coconut Oil, liquefied
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Cream Concentrate
  • 3 tablespoons organic, whole milk, vanilla yogurt
  • 3 ice cubes

Directions:

Blend everything together in blender! This is also good by adding 5 frozen strawberries. Enjoy!

Recipe submitted by Betsy, West Bend, WI.

Recipe prepared by Sarah Shilhavy and photographed by Jeremiah Shilhavy.

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Coconut Granola

Coconut Granola

Author’s Note – This is a great homemade cereal, and you can eat it with milk, kefir, yogurt, or just plain!

Granola and Coconut Cream Bark

Granola and Coconut Cream Bark

Author’s Note – I add this granola recipe to a very similar Coconut Cream Concentrate recipe that I call Coconut Cream Bark. I have been making this recipe for almost a year now.

Coconut, Almond Balls

Coconut, Almond Balls

Coconut, Almond Balls

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes, divided
  • 1 cup almonds or any kind of nut you like
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • pinch Himalayan Salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon almond extract, or any other kind of extract you like
  • 1 tablespoon Virgin Coconut Oil
  • 8 pitted dates or any other dried fruit
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Directions:

Put in food processor with “s” blade and process 1/4 cup coconut flakes, nuts of choice, cocoa powder, and salt until coarsely mixed. Add extract of choice, coconut oil, dates or your choice of dried fruit, and raisins. Process until mixture holds together when gently pressed between fingers. Roll into balls, then roll in 1/4 cup coconut.

Enjoy!

Recipe submitted by Pam, Galion, OH.

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Hot Cocoa

Hot Cocoa

Warm up on a chilly day with this easy, chocolate treat.