Showing posts with label pineapple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pineapple. Show all posts

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Potluck Pina Colada Smoothie

1 cup frozen pineapple
2 frozen bananas
1 tablespoon Artisiana Raw Coconut Butter
1 cup water


Blend all in blender until smooth. (Add more water if it is too thick.)


Variations: Ice is optional, especially if using non-frozen fruits, but the texture will be different. Use dried coconut flakes (2 tablespoons) in place of coconut butter. (This is not the same as coconut oil.)

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Thai Salad and Macadamia Nuts with Creamy Dressing


Inspired by Matthew Kenneys Thai Salad.
Spiced Nuts:
1/4 cup honey or agave nectar
1/2 cup chopped raw macadamia nuts (or raw cashews)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
dash cayenne pepper


Toss all in bowl. Dehydrate in even layer 12 hours (or more) until desired crunchiness. Set aside.


Dressing:
1/2 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup braggs
1/4 olive oil
juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
1/4 - 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes, to taste


Whisk to combine. Pour over:


2 handfuls spinach or other mixed greens
1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced (or frozen fresh pineapple, defrosted)
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1 avocado, sliced
sea salt, to taste
1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
meat of 1 young coconut, sliced OR 1/4 cup dried coconut flakes


Top with Spiced Macadamia Nuts