Roasted Strawberries & Coconut Cream

1 can full fat coconut milk, refrigerated upside-down for several hours or overnight 2 pints strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered, divided 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste (optional) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a small rimmed baking sheet with parchment and set aside. Set…

Caramelized Pecan Banana Nice Cream

4 bananas 3 tbsp butter (salted) 1/2 cup coconut milk (canned, chilled) 1/2 cup pecans (chopped & toasted) Slice 2 of the bananas and place the slices in a sealed bag or container in the freezer overnight, or for at least 8 hours. Slice the remaining 2 bananas into rounds at least 1/2″ thick. Melt the…

Paleo Coconut Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients for the base 1 can coconut milk, full-fat; 2 eggs or 4 egg yolks (yolks alone will give even more richness); Seeds from 2 fresh vanilla beans or 4 tbsp real vanilla extract. Possible flavoring options (add any combination) 1/2 cup of your favorite berries (chopped or blended to a puree); 1/2 cup coconut flakes; 1/4 cup…

Paleo Candy Bar

3 tbsp coconut oil 1/4 cup carob or cocoa powder [optional] 1/2 cup ground nuts of choice 3/4 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut 1 tbsp raw honey [optional, add more to taste] parchment paper Melt the honey and coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat. Take off heat as soon as coconut oil is totally…

Coconut Ceviche

adapted from recipe by toneitup.com 1 cup coconut flesh, diced 1/2 cucumber diced 3 tablespoons chopped pineapple 3 tablespoons shredded purple cabbage 3 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped mint 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon sea salt…

Deconstructed Do-Si-Dos

adapted from recipe by darebee.com Also known as “No-Bake Breakfast Bars,” these delicious bars were quite the hit at a recent recipe swap I attended. The name comes from one of my best friends, Liz, who said they tasted just like the famous Do-Si-Do Girl Scout Cookies. Here’s the recipe along with the nutritional info:…

Detox Smoothie #1

So, I’m trying a few different recipes for green detox smoothies [from the Abe’s Market formula] and this one is a major success! So good and even better for you. a handful [1-2 cups] raw spinach leaves 4-6 pineapple chunks 1/4 cup blueberries 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 cup coconut water a…