Coconut has been big in the food culture lately. Not only is coconut oil popular for its versatility in anything from beauty products to cleaning products, but coconut itself is popular because of its health claims. Coconut has been argued to not be healthy since it contains fat and is sweet, but don’t let that stop you. It also contains lauric acid which can be good in fighting off heart disease as well as containing other minerals and nutrients such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, and even iron. If you want to add some more coconit to your diet, here are 10 Awesome Coconut Recipes.
10 Awesome Coconut Recipes
Wake up and make this Blueberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal from Pick Any Two and your day will start off delicious.
The weather is warming up and that means its time for frozen treats. Treat yourself with these Coconut Pineapple Yogurt Popcicles from Recipe Runner. She doesn’t do it, but I think these would taste amazing with some shredded coconut added to them.
Coconut shrimp is a classic coconut recipe; however, it is usually fried. Try this healthier Baked Coconut Shrimp version from Rasa Malaysia.
For a great sweet treat, make this Almond Joy Granola from The Lemon Bowl . This would be great to take on a picnic or hiking trip.
Who doesn’t like a good smoothie? Amp up your smoothie routine with this Coconut Cream Pie Smoothie from Averie Cooks that is almost a milk shake!
A great way to use coconut in your recipes is to make it a side dish such as with this recipe for Caribbean Coconut Rice from Being Vegan Eats.
Take the sweetness of coconut with you when you make these Aloha Energy Bites from Get Creative Juice.
This Fresh Mango Coconut Chia Seed Parfait from Vegetarian Gastronomy is a perfect way to make sure you get your superfoods in!
Make this Paleo Coconut Chicken with Avocado Sauce from Fit to Blog for dinner and you will make it a hit around your dinner table.
These 5-Minute Cinnamon Toasted Coconut Chips from Healy Eats Real would be a perfect way to add come extra coconut into your diet. Try them on yogurt, salads and more!
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