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Paleo Coconut & Avocado Grasshopper Bars 

By Raia Torn 

Makes approximately 8 servings 

Ingredients

Mint Layer

1 Hass avocado
1/4 c. honey (for low carb use 2 scoops stevia or 1/4 cup xylitol. Use other sweetener if you are a strict vegan.)
6 T. coconut oil, melted
1 1/2 c. shredded unsweetened coconut
3/8 t. peppermint extract, or a drop or two of peppermint essential oil (click here to see my choice for essential oils)
dash of salt (I recommend Real Salt.)

Chocolate Layer

1/4 c. coconut oil
2 T. honey (for low carb, use 1 scoop stevia or 2 T xylitol)
1/4 c. cocoa powder (or you can sub carob for a caffeine-free treat but it does add more carbs)
1/4 t. vanilla extract (I like to make my own)
dash of salt

Method

Mint Layer

1.  Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with foil.

2.  Place all ingredients in high powered blender (such as a Blendtec or Vitamix) or a food processor. Blend until smooth. (You can puree it if you want, but I like mine to have little flecks of coconut still.)

3.  Smooth mixture into prepared dish and stick in the freezer.

Chocolate Layer

1.  In small saucepan, melt coconut oil and honey over low heat.

2.  Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.

3.  Pour over chilled bottom layer and return to the freezer for about 15 minutes, or until the chocolate layer is hardened.

4.  Remove from foil and cut into bars.

5.  Store covered in the freezer.

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DIY Sunscreen with Essential Oils!

Summer is here which means a lot of time in the sun. Protect your skin this summer with this all natural DIY sunscreen made with essential oils.

This recipe is roughly around SPF 20* with the help of Helichrysum essential oil and zinc oxide. Zinc oxide can absorb ultraviolet radiation of sun and protect the skin from sunburn and other damaging effects of UV radiation. Because it absorbs the broadest spectrum of ultraviolet radiation, the FDA has approved its use in sunscreen, lotions, creams, makeup, deodorant, soaps, and more.

*Note: this recipe is not suitable for SPF protection during water-related activities.

What you need:

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil

1/4 cup beeswax

2 tablespoons zinc oxide (you can purchase zinc oxide here as well as at some pharmacies)

1 teaspoon vitamin E

2 tablespoons shea butter

12 drops dōTERRA Helichrysum essential oil

Note: You can purchase beeswax and shea butter at most health food stores.

Directions:

Add everything except zinc oxide and Helichrysum essential oil in a medium sized glass mixing bowl.

Fill a medium saucepan with a couple inches of water and place over medium heat. Place the glass bowl on top of the saucepan so that the saucepan is cradling the bowl.

As the ingredients start to melt, stir occasionally to mix.

TIP: Use a popsicle stick to help stir for an easier cleanup.

Once all ingredients are melted, remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 3 minutes.

Add the zinc oxide and Helichrysum essential oil and stir well to mix.

Note:  Adding additional zinc oxide will increase the SPF factor.

Pour into a pint-sized tin or mason jar and store in a cool place (like a refrigerator). Use within six months.

TIME-SAVER SUNSCREEN

If you are in a rush to head to the beach or pool, you can still make an effective sunscreen with fewer ingredients.

What you need:

1 tube dōTERRA Spa Hand and Body Lotion

12 drops of  dōTERRA Helichrysum essential oil

2 tablespoons of zinc oxide

Directions:

Add ingredients to a 8-10 ounce empty lotion bottle and mix well by either stirring the mixture with a straw or shaking vigorously. Apply before sun exposure and reapply every couple of hours.

Note: this recipe is not suitable for SPF protection during water-related activities.