Coconut Oil Anyone?

brendalea74
brendalea74 Posts: 9 Member
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I recently made a recipe for no-bake chocolate/oatmeal cookies. It called for coconut in place of butter. They were super yummy and very low on calories. The receipt called for 1/4 c of coconut oil. I am curious if anyone else has used coconut in their cooking and how?
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  • GardenGirlie
    GardenGirlie Posts: 241 Member
    I use organic unflavored coconut oil anytime I need to saute or fry something. I just use a little bit to moisten the pan and it works wonderfully.
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    I recently made a recipe for no-bake chocolate/oatmeal cookies. It called for coconut in place of butter. They were super yummy and very low on calories. The receipt called for 1/4 c of coconut oil. I am curious if anyone else has used coconut in their cooking and how?


    I use it for baking banana bread, banana muffins, plain cake, pancakes, in smoothies, frying, making curries. Its the best.
  • orapronobis
    orapronobis Posts: 460 Member
    Coconut oil is reputed to be very healthy. I'd love for you to share the cookie recipe.
  • VeganLexi
    VeganLexi Posts: 960 Member
    We use organic raw coconut oil in a lot of our cooking (mainly Indian dishes), I love it!
  • darkestdayz
    darkestdayz Posts: 117 Member
    Pork chops taste awesome when they are pan grilled with coconut oil~
  • MermaidTX
    MermaidTX Posts: 352 Member
    Coconut oil in my morning coffee
    Use it to oil baking pans when baking chicken, pork chops etc or breads/cakes/muffins
    Use it in a skillet for pancakes, fried chicken, shrimp, etc
    Use it in melted unsweetened chocolate for candies

    I'm sure there's something I left out as I use it every day
  • Butterflymomto2
    Butterflymomto2 Posts: 30 Member
    I love Coconut Oil! There is research out there about the benefits of using raw organic coconut oil in cooking, baking. Even putting it on your body is good!
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
    I use unrefined coconut oill for so many things but for cooking I use it:

    - In my oatmeal and eggs
    - On toast instead of butter
    - When popping plain popcorn
    - In stir-fry
    - To lightly grease a pan instead of using veg. oil
    - Other times I would just eat a tablespoon raw if I'm missing some healthy fats in my macros for the day

    Could you post the cookie recipe pretty please? :)
  • brendalea74
    brendalea74 Posts: 9 Member
    I will definitely post the recipe! Thank you all for the ideas. Now I know what I can do with it! Yay! Here's the recipe:

    1/2 c pure agave nectar
    1/4 c cocoa
    1/4 c fat free milk
    1/4 c coconut oil
    1/4 c natural peanut butter
    1/4 c unsweetened coconut flakes
    2 c old fashion oats
    1 tsp vanilla
    Pinch of salt

    In medium saucepan mix together agave and cocoa over medium heat. Stir in milk and coconut oil and boil for one minute. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter, coconut flakes, oats, vanilla and salt. Scoop by tablespoon onto wax paper and refrigerate 15-20 min. Store in airtight container in fridge. Makes 24

    I just calculated the calories based on the ingredients I bought. 91 calories each. Still not too bad for a rich chocolatey cookie! You could probably reduce calorie content by the brands purchased.
  • sharonfoustmills
    sharonfoustmills Posts: 519 Member
    I use it for everything I cook. I stir fry with it, I put it in breads, desserts, whatever. I make salad dressing with it (mix with some vinegar and pom juice and shake well, note it has to be 76 degrees to be liquid, so only m ix enough for one salad at a time because refrigeration would make it turn solid).
  • haylsquish
    haylsquish Posts: 19 Member
    Coconut oil has been my favourite find since i started my new healthy lifestyle!
    I love to use 1/4 tsp to make my breakfast omelettes/scrambles. It tastes buttery and it works better on higher heats than any other oil i've tried.

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  • MrsFowler1069
    MrsFowler1069 Posts: 657 Member
    My daughter uses coconut oil for everything from homemade heath & beauty products to cooking. I made black bean brownies the other day that had some in them and they were fantastic!

    Here are some other ideas:


    http://wakeup-world.com/2012/03/02/160-uses-for-coconut-oil/

    http://www.fasttopten.com/list/top-ten-uses-for-coconut-oil-other-than-cooking

    http://www.naturalnews.com/036028_coconu_oil_health_solutions.html


    Edited to add:

    Oh and here is the recipe for the brownies...not only were they really good, but they were extremely simple to make. Flax and water in the bowl of the food processor, to sit while I measured everything else. Dumped everything else in and blended, then spooned into muffin tin. I added a sprinkle of chopped walnuts on top. Everyone loved them and there was only one vegetarian in the group.

    http://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-gluten-free-black-bean-brownies/
  • socrates02
    socrates02 Posts: 143 Member
    I use it in my hair.
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Mainly I have been using it in my coffee - I am nursing and it makes the best baby milk! I am also using it for diaper rash cream and skin lotion.
  • madtownjeremy
    madtownjeremy Posts: 249
    I cook everything in coconut oil. Well, everything that requires oil. :)
  • footiechick82
    footiechick82 Posts: 1,203 Member
    I use it for pretty much everything except for pancakes... holy macaroni my apartment was a smoke fest!!!
  • tlsegar
    tlsegar Posts: 185 Member
    I've never used it for cooking but I love it for my hair and skin.
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    I feed it to my Shepherd daily and use it as a moisturizer on dry spots and whatnot. There are TONS of recipes online for cooking with it!
  • xvxCelticWandererxvx
    xvxCelticWandererxvx Posts: 2,890 Member
    Love it as a skin moisturizer! Have cooked a bit with it when sauteing vegetables.
  • jamgirl19777
    jamgirl19777 Posts: 17
    coconut oil can be used for all types of cooking, some African American myself included use it in our hair, it moisterizes the scalp
  • senyosmom
    senyosmom Posts: 613 Member
    Once - I had a recipe for some Cajun Style shrimp (sooo good). It was easy as well - tossed the shrimp in a bowl with the coconut oil and seasoning and laid them flat on a baking pan and baked them. But because I had to buy a bottle of the coconut oil but only used a small amount I had a ton left over so I use when sauteeing veggies and stuff like that.
  • NoeHead
    NoeHead Posts: 516 Member
    thanks for sharing the recipe i have to try it!

    My husband and I use coconut milk a lot but want to start using oil more. Right now I use it to make whipped coconut body cream. whip the oil when it's chilled but not too solid with some vitamin E oil with a hand mixer and i smell so yummy!

    I tried coconut oil in coffee and i really wanted to like it but just didn't dig it.
  • MoreLikeMe43
    MoreLikeMe43 Posts: 21 Member
    Bump.
  • jayjay12345654321
    jayjay12345654321 Posts: 653 Member
    I use it in my hair.

    Ditto. Hair treatment instructions are right on the jar.
  • willow_rb
    willow_rb Posts: 69 Member
    Ooh that sounds so tasty! I'm definitely trying it this weekend.
  • lmlmrn
    lmlmrn Posts: 788 Member
    I melt some and put it in a package of babywipes...takes makeup off perfectly.

    btw great in cooking too
  • 58Rock
    58Rock Posts: 176 Member
    The evidence that coconut oil is super-healthful is not convincing and these claims appear to be more testimonials than clinical evidence.

    There is very limited evidence on disease outcomes, says Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, of Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health. "All that has been studied well is the impact of coconut oil on cholesterol levels and the findings are intriguing but we still don't know if it is harmful or beneficial," Mozaffarian says.

    Neither the American Heart Association (AHA) nor the U.S. government's 2010 Dietary Guidelines suggest that coconut oil is any better or preferable over other saturated fats. Coconut oil, like all saturated fats, should be limited to 7%-10% of calories because it can increase risk for heart disease, according to the AHA and 2010 Dietary Guidelines.

    Coconut oil has some heart-friendly fatty acids (myristic) but more heart-unfriendly fatty acids (lauric), says Roger Clemens, DrPH. Most experts agree that to reduce the risk of heart disease, replacing saturated fats with healthier unsaturated fats is preferred. There is further agreement that more research is needed in the area of fatty acids and its relationship to health.



    The bottom line: "As long as you keep the amount of saturated fat to less than 10% of calories, the choice is up to you. Enjoy coconut oil if it is your preference but do so in moderation until further research indicates it is better than other saturated fats."

    The other bottom line: There is absolutely no evidence that coconut oil is "healthy" in any way. Other than for your skin and hair. If you need oil why not make a choice that has "proven" health benefits such as olive oil, walnut oil, and avocado oil.

    If you want you food to taste good use lard! Lard, contains just 40 percent saturated fat (compared with nearly 60 percent for butter). Its level of monounsaturated fat (the "good" fat) is "a very respectable 45 percent," "double butter's paltry 23 or so percent."

    Lard's fat is also mostly monounsaturated, which is healthier than saturated fat. And even the saturated fat in lard has a neutral effect on blood cholesterol. Not to mention that lard has a higher smoking point than other fats, allowing foods like chicken to absorb less grease when fried in it. And, of course, fat in general has its upsides. The body converts it to fuel, and it helps absorb nutrients, particularly calcium and vitamins.
  • hmuh
    hmuh Posts: 379 Member
    Thanks for the recipe!
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
    Thanks so much for posting the cookie recipe!
  • cmkile1003
    cmkile1003 Posts: 256 Member
    Bumping for the no bake cookies!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

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