After reading about the health benefits of coconut oil, you might be wondering how to incorporate sufficient coconut oil into your diet. The good news is that you have countless options besides swallowing a spoonful of straight coconut oil three times a day. Not only can you use coconut oil as your cooking oil, there are also countless delicious and nutritious recipes that incorporate it.
Note: The coconut butter mentioned in some recipes refers to organic whole coconut meat in concentrated form It is also known as coconut cream concentrate and is generally watered down in recipes. Coconut milk works as a substitute for coconut butter if you eliminate some of the fluid content from the recipe.
Beverages
Coconut oil can be a natural addition to your favorite daily beverage, whether it is adding some cream to your cup of coffee or a new take on hot chocolate!
Coconut Cocoa
Note: The coconut butter mentioned in some recipes refers to organic whole coconut meat in concentrated form It is also known as coconut cream concentrate and is generally watered down in recipes. Coconut milk works as a substitute for coconut butter if you eliminate some of the fluid content from the recipe.
Beverages
Coconut oil can be a natural addition to your favorite daily beverage, whether it is adding some cream to your cup of coffee or a new take on hot chocolate!
Coconut Cocoa
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon melted virgin coconut oil
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Pinch Himalayan salt
1\4 teaspoon organic whole sugar
3\4 cup boiling water
To melt the coconut oil, swill boiling water around a mug to heat it, and then tip out the water. Swill the virgin coconut oil around in the mug and it will melt quickly. Stir in the cocoa powder and salt. Add sweetener of choice, then pour boiling water into the cup. Stir and add cream or milk to taste.
Dairy-Free Coffee Creamer
This delicious creamer will lighten your coffee and tea while providing your daily dose of nutritious coconut oil.
Ingredients:
1 cup cashew nuts, soaked overnight, rinsed
1\4 cup honey
1\2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1\2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
Place cashews, honey, vanilla, and coconut milk in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, while pouring a steady drizzle of coconut oil into the mix.
The coffee creamer can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Coconut Latte
Ingredients:
1-2 tablespoons coconut butter
1-3 tablespoons coconut oil
2\3 cup whole milk
1 cup espresso
2 tablespoons coconut flavored syrup
Brew espresso and add coconut butter. Pour into cups. Using an espresso steamer, steam the milk and coconut oil and add to the cups of espresso.
Iced Coconut Mochaccino
Ingredients:
3\4 cup cold, strong coffee (partly frozen if desired)
1\2 cup organic coconut milk
2 tablespoons fudge sauce, cold
2-4 ice cubes
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
Place all ingredients except coconut oil in a blender and blend until well combined, pouring coconut oil into the cappuccino in a steady stream Top with freshly whipped cream
Hot Fudge Sauce
Ingredients:
3\4cup sugar
1\2 cup cocoa powder
3\4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
1-2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 1\2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Combine all ingredients except vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat.
When butter is melted, increase the heat and bring fudge to a boil, whisking constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
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