Fresh Coconut Milk and Blueberry Smoothie

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut milk*
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1–2 teaspoons raw honey

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Directions:

Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

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Easy Dairy-Free Cookies

Servings: 8+
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut milk (room temperature)*
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, optional
• 2 cups barley flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix together coconut oil, sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla (if using).

In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, baking soda, and one tablespoon sugar.

Combine wet and dry ingredients. The mixture will be very crumbly. Knead the dough. Nip off dough into tablespoon sized balls. Place them on a cooking sheet with parchment paper and flatten each cookie with your palm.

Bake for 12–15 minutes. Enjoy with homemade coconut milk.

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

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Chocolate Coconut Sports Gummies

Servings: 15+
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups fresh coconut milk*
• 3 tablespoons gelatin
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2–3 teaspoons cacao powder
• pinch salt
• whole sugar, maple syrup or raw honey to sweeten, to taste

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until well combined

Pour into a candy mold or glass dish and refrigerate until firm. Cut into desired size and serve.

Note: Gummies can be tailored by adding more cacao or none at all. Try using different extracts or flavorings.

Fresh Coconut Milk

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

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