Snack Mix with Coconut Oil
Snack Mix with Coconut Oil My parents recently became vegan for health reasons and coconut oil has been a lifesaver! Not only is it nutritious and has amazing benefits for everyone, but it also can be used in place of butter in this popular snack mix. It’s awesome to be able to serve great, easy snacks that work for various … Continue reading
Hearty Coconut Oil Granola Recipe
Granola makes for a nutritious and hearty breakfast or snack. Using coconut oil in place of butter or other oils in granola not only adds great flavor but it is also nutritionally better! This simple granola (inspired by The Cooks Next Door) is easy to customize by using different types of nut or dried fruit. You can also use honey or … Continue reading
Brown Sugar Coconut Blueberry Muffins
These very easy muffins are from Alida’s Kitchen. They feature coconut oil which is so versatile and delicious and also includes shredded coconut in the topping. They are quick to make and perfect for breakfast, snacks, pitch-ins, bake sales and more! Frozen blueberries work well when fresh ones are out of season. You could easily bake a couple of batches and freeze them to have on … Continue reading
Why is Coconut Oil better than Butter
Coconut Oil is Vegan and Dairy Free Unlike other oils, coconut oil consists of an unusual blend of medium fatty chain acids including 44% lauric and 16.8% myristic acids. This unusual make up of acids may be where the secret to the health benefits of coconut oil lie. These fatty acids go to the liver and form ketone bodies that can provide a … Continue reading
How to Fry Plantains in Coconut Oil
Have you ever eaten chocolate covered mealworms? Do you have an adventurous palate? Perhaps, you don’t like the taste of coconut, so you don’t want to use coconut oil in your cooking. If you search for recipes on Pinterest, you will see a repeating theme- substitute coconut oil for any other type of oil. It doesn’t have to go … Continue reading
