Yup, you read that right. It's time to make coconut almond milk! Much like my very favorite Coconut Walnut Milk, this milk is also made with coconut water, but with the addition of actual coconut meat as well. The result is a creamy, delicious milk that is PERFECT for coffee creamer or delicious smoothies. You … Continue reading Coconut Almond Milk
When you think, "Hmm, what's a great smoothie combination?" I can almost guarantee you that banana, lemon, coconut milk, and ginger aren't the first ingredients that come to your mind. Surprisingly (or not surprisingly) enough, this is a really great tasting smoothie and combo! This is also a wonderful alkaline smoothie that can help reduce … Continue reading Banana Coconut Lemon Smoothie
Recently, my nephew celebrated his very first birthday and I, of course, took that as an opportunity to capitalize on that fact that my sister wanted an extremely health conscious party. That meant no cakes, no dairy, no cookies, all just healthy food. This may seem like a boring idea, but what started as a … Continue reading Raspberry Mango Coconut Cake
This smoothie is one of my new favorites! I made it as a pre-workout smoothie as I was feeling a little tired and low energy, and it worked GREAT as an energy smoothie and small meal replacement! I made this smoothie with my very own homemade coconut milk, but you can use any kind of … Continue reading Banana Strawberry Coconut Protein Shake
Fresh coconuts have been very cheap in my neck of the woods recently, so I bought several of them and am going to make some great recipes! First and foremost, however, coconut milk! This recipe is so so simple, and you can make several varieties! Let us begin! You will need: - 1 fresh coconut … Continue reading Make your own Coconut Milk!
I looooove mashed potatoes! And I love mushrooms, and gravy! However, I don't love the the butter, milk and extreme amounts of salt that make a perfectly good, healthy staple like potatoes into a fattening, unhealthy dish! So, I came up with my own recipe for mashed potatoes, plus an AMAZING gravy with mushrooms instead … Continue reading Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Mushrooms and Red Wine Gravy
Made with fresh coconut! For the coconut cashew cream you will need: -1/2 cup soaked cashews - 1 whole fresh coconut - 1/2 cup fresh coconut water (which you will have from your 1 fresh coconut) - 1 cup fresh coconut meat (about the equivalent of meat from 1 coconut) - 3 tbsp. raw honey … Continue reading Coconut Cashew Cream
