how do you use coconut oil in your recipes?

auntsoozaay

I really want to start using coconut oil more & more in recipes and would love to hear from those who already use it on how you've incorporated it into your recipes.

Thanks!

Nessiechickie

I love to put it in my oatmeal.
I don't know much but i'm sure you can use it just like olive oil.

Amberonamission

I use it in my protein smoothies. It makes for a very silky texture and adds a touch of coconut flavor.

auntsoozaay

Those are awesome recommendations! I never thought of putting it in my oatmeal OR smoothies and I have oatmeal or a smoothie everyday!

Vonnie2006

I LOVE cooking with coconut oil. I will melt it in the microwave and drizzle it on my chicken then season with fresh herbs and bake in the oven. My husband is convinced I make the best chicken in the world. Use it on all my meats that way. Also use it to scramble eggs instead of olive oil. It's delicious.

chelepeto

Where do you find coconut oil, and can I substituted it from my cooking oil?

Zylahe

Probably not a good idea to post this, but I use it in my frosting.
http://www.chefchloe.com/vegan-recipes/sweets/item/84-fluffy-coconut-cupcakes.html
Yum yum

Never thought of using it anywhere else

ableknable

I haven't used it, but I recommend you read The Yummy Life blog. She is very knowledgeable about coconut oil and many other things related to heathful eating. This is a post about her using it to make homemade popcorn in many flavors, but she uses it in other ways too. http://www.theyummylife.com/Healthy_Microwave_Popcorn

Cheers!

auntsoozaay

Thanks everyone! And I'll check out the blog! I bought my coconut oil online at www.nuts.com, but I'm guessing if you're lucky enough to have a Whole Foods near you, you can get it there.

lunamare

I use it in my protein smoothies. It makes for a very silky texture and adds a touch of coconut flavor.

Not sure if you'll see this, but how do you add it to your smoothies? I tried adding a bit to one of mine once and it came together like a congealed mess. The texture was disgusting and I had to choke it down. I'm sure I did something wrong, but I didn't even use close to a TBSP in it.

mcdermor

You can put a bit into the liquid when you cook rice. It's good for sauteing shrimp.

FYI for those new to coconut oil - it has a melting point of 76F. That means that in a lot of households, it will be the consistency of shortening at room temperature. Which might explain why it made one poster's smoothie congeal.

For you parents, it's also a wonderful replacement for diaper cream. Our daughter has sensitive skin, and coconut oil works great, and it's safe for cloth diapers.

We got ours on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Virgin-Coconut-29-Ounce/dp/B001E5E1MI/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1348509543&sr=8-11&keywords=coconut+oil