Carrot and Coconut Soup

2 lbs organic carrots
1-2 can(s) coconut milk or coconut cream
2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
ginger, ground*
curry powder*
cinnamon*
cayenne pepper*
sea salt and pepper*
* to taste

1. Cut unpeeled carrots into 1 inch pieces, and boil until soft.
2. Wait for carrots to cool (VERY important if putting in blender, because mixture WILL explode out of blender if too hot... I learned this the hard way).
3. Blend carrots with coconut milk in blender or food processor.
4. Pour into bowl, and add oils and spices.
5. Freeze some for later!

I'm sure it's no surprise that carrots are VERY good for you (as are ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon, but that's a whole different post!).

Carrots are...
- rich in Vitamin A (more than spinach and kale combined!!)
- helpful for fighting sugar cravings
- lots of beta-carotene (cancer fighting antioxidant)
- benefits the lungs
- strengthens spleen-pancreas
- improves liver function
- treats indigestion, and heartburn
- helps remove putrefied foods in gut (what happens if you eat meat too late at night, and it doesn't digest properly)
- good for fighting acid conditions, such as acne

ENJOY!!!!!

Naughty and Nice Chocolate Truffles

no bake
grain free, dairy free, egg free, WHOO HOO :)

4 ounces spicy chocolate (try Dagoba brand's "xocolatl")
6 ounces dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup coconut milk (from the can, not the beverage full fat, please)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (gluten free)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (gluten free)


1. Chop chocolate into small pieces, and place in bowl.
2. Heat milk on stove top until it begins to bubble lightly around edges.
3. Slowly add milk into bowl with chocolate.  Add remaining ingredients.
4. Place mixture into refrigerator until cooled and firm.
5. Once cool, make balls in between your hands.
6. Roll the chocolate balls in raw cacao powder, shredded coconuts, chopped nuts, etc.
7. Store in fridge or freezer.
8. ENJOY :)

Note: Depending on how much you like spice, adjust the ratio of spicy chocolate to regular.  If you LOVE spicy, feel free to add cayenne pepper.