Coconut oil is usually considered a ‘miracle oil’ in the realm of nutrition and therefore has gained popularity over the past few years. With numerous benefits, uses, types and applications, there is no reason for one to avoid using it. You may not know but it plays an essential role in Keto and Paleo diets but there are many other uses of coconut oil since it is high in saturated fats, they work differently in the body unlike other dietary fats, many prefer using them when cooking. Coconut is quite an uncommon food, especially in western countries, but with so many people becoming conscious about their health, many prefer using them for cooking and baking as it helps boost your heart’s health.
Now, in this post, we will understand all the delicious treats you can enjoy using Coco Earth Liquid Coconut MCT Oil…
1. COCONUT OIL PIE CRUST
Ingredient:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp of sea salt
- 3-6 tbsp of ice-cold water
- 2/3 cup of coconut oil
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in one large mixing bowl and combine well. Once the pie is ready, bake it for 30minutes to 1 hour in a 370°F.
2. APPLE MUFFIN (Healthy)
Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. Salt and baking soda
- 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup of diced apple
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- ½ plain Greek yogurt
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 425°F while you mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour the wet batch evenly into 12 muffin cups and bake for 15 to 16minutes or until the muffins are golden.
3. CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES USING COCONUT OIL
Ingredients:
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp. Vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. baking soda
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ tbsp. of salt
Instructions:
Mix all the ingredients using a whisk to create a batter. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Allow the portioned out cookie dough to chill and bake them in a preheated oven to 350°F for 10-13 minutes. Set aside to cool and enjoy for at least 4 to 5 days.
4. COCONUT OIL PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE
Ingredients:
- 1 2/3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt and nutmeg
- ½ cup of granulated sugar and coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp water, if needed
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ peanut buttercream
Instructions:
Take a medium and large bowl to make the two batches, mix them all using a whisk. Add vanilla and egg, combine until blended. Using a cookie scoop and place the dough to roll into a ball and use the sugar to coat them. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 370°F until brown and leave on a baking sheet for 5 minutes to set.
5. VANILLA COCONUT OATMEAL
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups organic vanilla
- 1 cup oats
- 1 tbsp liquid coconut MCT oil
- Salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions:
In a small saucepan bring almond milk and stir in oats and coconut oil to combine the mixture. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
You can buy Liquid coconut MCT oil at COCO Earth as we offer an extensive range of organic coconut oil. What are you waiting for? Grab your baking apron and let’s get the cooking started!
