Adapted from AllDayIDreamAboutFood. Thank you, Toni, for sharing this website!
Great with plain Greek yogurt for added protein & probiotics or ricotta for added protein & calcium. Or with berries for extra antioxidants, fiber and Vitamin C. Stores well in the fridge and can be heated up later or eaten at room temp.
Ingredients:
1 c unsweet flaked coconut
1 c sliced almonds
Up to 1/3 c sweetener of your choice (optional)
1/4 c collagen peptides
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c unsalted butter, melted*
1/2 c heavy whipping cream*
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla, maple or other extract
Variations:
*1/4 c ghee/butter melted with 3/4 c coconut milk can be substituted in for the butter and whipping cream
**add chia seeds or hemp hearts for added Omega 3’s
Instructions:
- preheat oven to 325 F & grease a 1 quart ceramic baking dish.
- In a food processor, pulse the coconut flakes and almonds until they are like flakes of oatmeal, about 3-5pulses.
- Add and combine all the other dry ingredients in a bowl & add all the liquid ingredients until well combined.
- Spread into the baking pan for 20-25 mins, until browned on top and only slightly jiggly.
- Remove to cool for 10 minutes.