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1.
In a food processor, process together all ingredients except for the coconut flakes. The mixture will be very thick. Make sure it’s not chunky—should be as smooth as possible.

2.
Using your hands, smash together teaspoon-size portions of the mixture. Roll into small balls, and then roll in the shredded coconut flakes to coat.

Bedtime Blueberries

My boys always want a bedtime snack, and this recipe was first created for them, which is why they are called “Bedtime Blueberries.” You of course can eat this yummy treat as early as you like, but if you have them for breakfast, make sure you pair it with some protein!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

• 2 cups frozen organic blueberries
  
• ½ cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
  
• ½ cup sliced almonds
  
• 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F.

2.
Layer the blueberries in a pie pan and sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly over the blueberries, followed by the sliced almonds.

3.
Drizzle the entire dish with the orange juice and bake for 15 minutes.

4.
Finish under the broiler on high for another minute or until the almonds start to brown.

Bugs in a Boat

Prepare to get messy with this fun snack! My little guys insist on making their own Bugs in a Boat, and who wouldn’t want to do it “all myself”! I love the look of concentration that Rowan gets when he is making this little snack. It’s very serious business to a preschooler!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

• 4–5 celery stalks
  
• Almond butter
  
• Golden raisins
  
• Coconut flakes
  

1.
Cut each celery stalk into 4-inch pieces.

2.
Spread the inside of each celery stalk with almond butter.

3.
Sprinkle with finely shredded unsweetened coconut flakes and top with golden raisins.

Smoothies

Coconut milk smoothies are a great way to get some good fat into your kiddos in the morning or for a quick after school snack. Pair these smoothies with a good source of protein such as one of my egg cupcakes and your little ones will be raring to go with a happy full belly! All of the smoothies below take five minutes of prep time, and serve four 6-ounce servings.

Blueberry Bonanza Smoothie

• 1 cup fresh blueberries
  
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  
• 1½ cups coconut milk
  

Add the blueberries, pineapple and coconut oil to a blender. Pour over the coconut milk and blend until smooth.

Tropical Explosion Smoothie

• 1 ripe banana
  
• ½ cup diced fresh pineapple
  
• ½ orange
  
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  
• ½ cup crushed ice
  
• 1½ cups coconut milk
  

Place the banana, pineapple, orange, coconut oil and ice into a blender. Pour the coconut milk over the top and blend on high until smooth.

Berry Chocolate Smoothie

• ½ cup frozen cherries
  
• ½ cup frozen blueberries
  
• 1 ripe banana
  
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
  
• 1½ cups coconut milk
  

Add the cherries, blueberries, banana, almond butter, and cocoa powder to the blender. Pour over the coconut milk and blend until smooth.

Mango Madness Smoothie

• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
  
• ½ cup frozen strawberries
  
• 2 cups coconut milk
  

Add the mango and strawberries to the blender. Pour the coconut milk over and blend until smooth.