Gluten-Free, Baked Sweet Potato Pancakes

Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 1 hour plus 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes, baked and skin removed
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoons coconut flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Directions:

Mash baked sweet potatoes, and then mix in remaining ingredients. Shape into small cakes. This recipe makes about 16.

Bake cakes at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes.

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Coconut, Sweet Potato, Kale Soup

Servings: 10
Preparation Time: 30–45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil
• 2 1/2 quarts water
• 1 cup Tropical Traditions Coconut Cream Concentrate
• sea salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed in 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 large bunch kale, deveined and chopped 

Directions:

In a large saucepan, sauté onion in coconut oil.

Add water, Coconut Cream Concentrate, salt, pepper, garlic, cayenne, and sweet potatoes to saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Next, add chopped kale and cook until kale is softened, about 5 minutes.

Serve and enjoy.

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Coconut Oil–Roasted, Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Servings: 6–8
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds cubed sweet potatoes (about 5 medium)
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
• turmeric, to taste, if desired

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Coat sweet potato cubes with coconut oil. Sprinkle seasonings on and toss until evenly coated. Place in shallow roasting pan in one layer. Bake for 45 minutes or until desired doneness and crispness.

Recipe and photo submitted by Joanne, Delmar, DE.

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