Coconut

One of those dreamy cookies elicits a silent reverence in every chocolate lover who tastes it.

Whether you're following a grain-free diet or not, this coconut, almond, and mixed seed granola is so good you'll never miss the oats.

So thick and luscious you need to serve it in a bowl and eat it with a spoon, this smoothie tastes like chocolate mousse but is healthy enough to kick-start your day. It would also make an epic quick and easy dessert when mates drop by! Yeew!

Good thing this cake serves a crowd—the creamy key lime topping will have everyone back for seconds.

The whole family will love these nutrient-packed bars as a grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon snack.

Macaroons that taste like creamsicles? What could be bad?!

This isn’t a super-saucy curry; the aromatics will brown and fry in the pan, yielding lots of yummy crisp bits. Serve with steamed rice.

Store-bought ingredients are an easy way to spruce up old favorites, like coconut cream pie. Here, passionfruit curd lends its distinctive tropical flavor to the filling for a refreshing twist.

The fennel seeds turn into an aromatic, crunchy crust on the skin.

Sub spinach for kale if you like.

Try these sprinkled on peanut butter toast or stirred into plain yogurt that's been seasoned with fresh lemon juice and salt.

Coconut oil adds an extra punch of coconut flavor, while an egg white adds extra crunch to this granola.

TIP: To ripen bananas quickly, put unpeeled bananas on baking sheet and bake at 350° 15 to 20 minutes or until skins have blackened. Slice skins open and scoop out banana.

Fresh and bright, with the pure flavors of sweet corn and tart lime juice, this creamy, vegan soup is choice for a light meal on a late summer day.