Coconut Dream Bars

These are the grain free,  refined sugar free version of Dream Bars. If you like coconut you will love these.

Coconut Dream Bars

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18-20 minutes


Ingredients:

- 4 Cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 Cup almond flour
- 1/4 Cup applesauce
-1 egg
-4 Tablespoon melted butter
- 2/3 Cup walnut chunks (unsalted)
- 1/3 Cup Dark Chocolate Chunks (recommend Enjoy Life brand)
- Dash of sea salt (for mixture)
- Dash of sea salt for topping
-Coconut oil (for greasing pan)
- An 8X8 pan 

Directions:

1. Using a food processor add coconut flakes, almond flour, applesauce, egg, walnut chunks, butter and salt. Blend until mixture is well blended. 

2. Coat 8X8 pan with coconut oil. Press mixture into pan. It should be about 2 inches thick. 

3. Bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. 

4. Top with chocolate chunks and sea salt immediately after removing from the oven. 



* If you have an egg allergy you can substitute the egg for an additional 1/4 Cup of applesauce. Mixture will be very crumbly without the egg, but still tastes very good.

Grain-Free Cinnamon Pancakes

These cinnamon pancakes are a lot like the real thing. The difference is no refined sugar and more protein. These are low in sugar, grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free. You can make them as is or add a little something extra like strawberries, blueberries or chocolate chips.

Cinnamon Pancakes for Two

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes 
Yields: 6-8 medium sized pancakes 

Ingredients:

• 2 mashed bananas (brown spotted bananas will yield a sweeter pancake)
• 3 eggs
• 1 Tablespoon coconut flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• dash of vanilla
• 1 Tablespoon coconut oil (for the griddle)
• grass-fed butter (for topping your 'cakes)

Directions:

1. Mash bananas in a medium bowl

2. Whisk in eggs and coconut flour

3. Add cinnamon and vanilla

4. Bring griddle or skillet to medium heat and add coconut oil

5. Pour pancakes to desired size on heated griddle. I keep them smaller for easier flipping.

6. When the batter begins to bubble flip them. At this point you can add fruit or chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life chocolate chips) before flipping them.

7. Serve warm with butter, and/or maple syrup and fresh fruit.  

Eat This Now!

Healing Food Recipe

Fresh Grated Beets 

with Lemon

Beets stimulate the gallbladder to release bile.  Why is this important?

The gallbladder releases bile to aid in digestion and help the body absorb fat. Bile also removes toxins from the liver and helps remove excess cholesterol out of the system. When bile isn't being released regularly it can thicken. Over time this can result in gallstones and even gallbladder removal. Gallbladder removal is one of the most common surgeries performed in America. Other symptoms of a sluggish gallbladder are constipation, intolerance to fatty foods and motion sickness. 

Even if you don't have any digestion issues or constipation you will benefit from the detoxifying effects of beets. Most Americans' livers are working hard to eliminate toxins in our over processed diet, such as pesticides, hormones and chemicals. So run to your kitchen and Eat This Now! 

Fresh Grated Beets with Lemon

Ingredients:

• 1 Red Beet
• Juice from 1 Lemon
• 1 tsp Olive Oil 

Directions:

-Grate the beet using a hand grater or a food processor, place in bowl (beets can stain clothes and  hands be careful when handling)

-Squeeze the juice of a whole lemon onto the grated beets

-Pour one teaspoon of olive oil over the grated beets and mix together

(if you aren't a big fan of beets you can add some chopped apple to this recipe to change the flavor a bit)

-Enjoy your beets and all the health benefits they offer! 

*Note: beets can turn your urine and stool a reddish color

Cinnamon Chia Pudding

Chia pudding is very quick and easy to make the night before. In the morning you can just grab it right out of the fridge and go. 

Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are high in Omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium and fiber.  I try to eat them a few times a week mainly for the magnesium benefits. Most people are deficient in magnesium. Magnesium can help ease women's PMS symptoms (reduces cramping). Chia is a great way to add some magnesium to your diet.  

Overnight Cinnamon Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
• 1 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1 Tsp Raw Honey
• 1/2 cup Coconut Milk (feel free to substitute almond milk)
• Dash of Vanilla

Directions:

Pour milk into jar. Mix in chia seeds and milk until they are distributed evenly.

Add cinnamon, honey and vanilla and mix well.  Cover jar and place in the fridge overnight.

The outer layer of the seeds will form a gel when mixed with liquid. This will create a thick consistency similar to pudding. In the morning open the jar and mix.

I like to add fruit right before eating. 

Note about jars:

I use Weck jars. They are inexpensive and have an air tight seal. Crate and Barrel sells all different sizes.