That coconut oil has health benefits is not new news. Even so, I have not embraced it in cooking as much as I would expect. I tend to stick with the more familiar fats – butter, olive oil and canola oil (organic as much as possible!), simply because I know what works for me and what I read most often in recipes.
Lately, I’ve been on a mission to use more coconut oil in cooking and baking. I’ve found that coconut oil is wonderful for roasted veggies, is a no-brainer with curries, and of course coconut + chocolate has got to be one of the most perfect food combos ever!
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Are you interested in upping your coconut oil intake too? Here’s a little inspiration for us! I’ve hoping to work my way through this list of recipes during the next month or two. I’ll let you know my favorites via my Facebook page, when I make them. (FYI – Thrive Market is one of the most affordable places to buy organic, virgin coconut oil – check out their private label coconut oil here.
Chickpea Curry with Coconut Rice via How Sweet It Is
Chickpea Curry with Coconut Rice – How Sweet It Is
Peach Mango Banana Bread via Averie Cooks
Peach Mango Coconut Banana Bread – Averie Cooks
Curried Pumpkin and Coconut Soup via Naturally Ella
Curried Pumpkin and Coconut Soup – Naturally Ella
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries via Wellness Mama
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries – Wellness Mama
Vegan Aussie Bites via Oh My Veggies
Vegan Aussie Bites – Oh My Veggies
Curried Roasted Cauliflower via The Lemon Bowl
Curried Roasted Cauliflower – The Lemon Bowl
Coconut Butter Spreads via Happy Healthy Life
Coconut Butter Spreads – Healthy Happy Life
Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites via Pinch of Yum
Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites – Pinch of Yum
What’s your favorite way to cook with coconut oil?
Lori Popkewitz Alper says
Every one of these looks delicious. I’ll take the sweet potato fries and the curried roasted cauliflower please.
Micaela says
I’m hoping my boys love the sweet potato fries!
Lynn Hasselberger says
I LOVE coconut oil. My cat eats it 🙂 Can’t wait to try one or all of these recipes.
Micaela says
Really, your cat eats it? How interesting! I remember giving Vaseline to my family cat to stop hair balls. I bet coconut oil is good for that!
Sara Vartanian says
I just bought a big jar of organic coconut oil with the intention of using it more so these ideas are timely! Thanks!
Lisa Sharp says
Yum! I like to use coconut oil in all kinds of recipes. I use it in place of other oils for baking and cooking. If it’s medium high heat I use refined.