Chewy, Tropical Granola Bars

Servings: 24 small bars
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1–1 1/4 cups rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
• 2 tablespoons flax seeds
• 1/2 cup Coconut Cream Concentrate
• 2–3 tablespoons Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil
• 1/8 cup raw honey
• 1/8 cup maple syrup
•  pinch cinnamon

Directions:

Lightly toast the oats and coconut flakes in a pan on medium heat. Add the flaxseed and combine well.

Melt the Coconut Cream Concentrate and coconut oil in a separate pan. Add the honey and maple syrup. Mix well.

Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix. Turn the stove off.

Transfer to a loaf pan lined with foil or parchment paper. Flatten evenly. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Allow to chill in the refrigerator before cutting into desired size.

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Salt ‘n Vinegar Kale Chips

Servings: 2-4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch kale
• 4 tablespoons Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil
• 2 teaspoons coconut water vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan Salt

Directions:

Rinse and remove the stems from the kale. Pat dry with a towel. Tear into large 2–3-inch pieces (they shrink a lot when dehydrated).

Place the kale “chips” in a large bowl and add coconut oil. Massage oil into all areas of every leaf. Add vinegar and toss to coat each “chip.” Add salt and toss again to coat each “chip” evenly.

Place the “chips” on the dehydrator trays. Dehydrate for 6 hours at 115 degrees F.

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Granola

Servings: 30–36
Preparation Time: 2 hours

Ingredients:

• 21 ounces rolled oats
• 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, macadamias)
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup raw honey
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mixed dried fruit (blueberries, cranberries, cherries, chopped dates, apple)

Directions:

If the nuts are raw, set oven to 350 degrees F and place the raw nuts on a cookie sheet. Roast them just until you can smell them and the skins crackle.

Note: Each nut roasts at a different time. Almonds = 15 minutes, macadamias = 15 minutes, walnuts = 8 minutes, cashews = 8 minutes, pecans = 5 minutes.

Once the nuts are roasted and cooled enough to touch, break them into smaller pieces and put them in a large bowl.

Turn the oven heat down to 250 degrees F.

Add to the large bowl: oats, shredded coconut, raw honey, olive oil, and salt. Mix well until the honey and oil cover all of the oats and nuts.

Spread the mixture onto cookie sheets or cake pans. It will take more than one. Place them into the oven and cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. Depending on your oven, it could take less time. The oats should take on a golden color when done cooking.

Remove from the oven and let cool.

Once cool, put the mixture into an airtight container or Ziploc bag.

Add dried fruit to the bag, seal, and shake well to mix.

This recipe keeps for several months, if not eaten before then.

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