Coconut Blueberry “Cheesecake”

I’m the first one to say that you SHOULD NOT CALL IT CHEESECAKE IF IT DOESN’T TASTE LIKE THE REAL DEAL!  However, that doesn’t stop me from trying some of the recipes out there.  Who knows, what if the next one is ACTUALLY like REAL cheesecake?!  I’ll say that this one does a pretty good job of the texture being the same…but don’t think it will taste exactly like cheesecake.  If you don’t like coconut, this one is not for you because while the blueberry flavor shines through, you can still taste that lots of coconut products were used.  I use coconut oil and coconut butter regularly, so this doesn’t bug me at all!

The filling for this “cheesecake” is a no-bake filling.  If you want a no-bake crust, use my mousse pie crust.

Coconut Blueberry Cheesecake

Ingredients:

Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 stick butter, melted
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp of honey or maple syrup

Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups raw honey
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut butter
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 5 cups frozen blueberries
  • 6 TBSP tapioca starch
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions for crust:

Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all the ingredients and press into the bottom of a springform pan.  Bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.

Directions for the filling:

Combine the honey, coconut butter, coconut oil, and frozen blueberries in a pot over low heat.  Stir occasionally until the mixture is warmed through and all the berries are thawed. Use an immersion blender to get the mixture smooth or place in the blender. Add the tapioca starch, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth. Pour over your crust and let set in the fridge for 12 hours.

 


Chia Seed Pudding

I have been posting a lot of breakfast recipes this past week for a special someone I am working with that finds quick easy breakfast as an obstacle!  I’m a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast especially; however, I have made all of these recipes for a long time on occasion and love them all!  So, I might as well get around to sharing them for anyone else who may want easy breakfast (esp if you don’t appreciate eggs).

Chia Seed Pudding

  • 1 can full fat coconut milk, canned
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 dates (or 2 tbsp. maple syrup or honey)
  • 4-6 Tbsp Chia seeds
  • optional toppings: blueberries, bananas, granola, ANYTHING!

Mix all ingredients together. (if you are using dates then you will need to use a blender of some sort).  Let sit in the fridge overnight. Grab as is for breakfast or add take a few extra seconds to throw a topping on there!


Cinnamon Rolls (grain-free, dairy-free, nut-free)

I have tried several versions of cinnamon rolls that use no wheat in the past, and I always came out with a disappointing , somewhat dry, fake cinnamon roll.  If it isn’t gonna taste like the real deal, then don’t spend the effort!  These are nice for a couple reasons, they are gooey and moist, they taste sweet and cinnamon-y, the dough rolled up easily, and they aren’t crazy expensive to make! These would be a great option for Easter Sunday morning!

The only warning I will give you is that there is some “rest time” involved.  So be prepared to let the dough chill while you enjoy some coffee, let them bake for more than 15 minutes, and put your mind somewhere else while you are letting them cool!  You could make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven if you feel like doing all the work the night before!

Cinnamon Rolls (adapted from Detoxinista)

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups arrowroot powder
  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp coconut flour, sifted
  • 1/2 cup grassfed butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Filling:

  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • cinnamon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all the dough ingredients together until there are no clumps.  Place the dough in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to chill.

Dump the dough onto a piece of parchment paper and cover with another sheet of parchment paper.  Use a rolling pin (or a bottle of wine) to roll out the dough to an 8×11 ish rectangle.  Use a knife to cut off round edges and just pat the dough into gaps where you may need to make a corner.  Sprinkle the 1/3 cup coconut sugar on the dough and sprinkle a generous amount of cinnamon on the entire thing.  Using the edge of the parchment paper, begin to the roll the dough into a log from the end that is shorter.  Use a sharp knife to slice your log into 6-7 rolls, and transfer them onto a parchment lined round pan.

IMG_1024 This is what my dough looked like before cooking it.

(I used the pampered chef baking stone dome to cover mine)  Use aluminum foil to create a tent over the rolls. AKA just make sure the steam will stay in without anything laying on top of the rolls. Bake the rolls for 20 minutes then remove the cover and bake for another 7 until the outside of the roll have a firmness to them.

Cool for 10 minutes.

Serve with a tab of grassfed butter on top!

*Eat these warm or they won’t be as delicious.  That means right after you make them or heat them up.

*I tried a few different forms of storage and tried them all!  On the counter, in the fridge, and in the freezer.  All work great!  I just made sure to cover them in the oven at 350F for about 8-10 minutes when I reheated them so they didn’t lose too much moisture.  I do not use microwaves, but if you try that method, let us know how it turns out!