I have heard all kinds of things lately about Coconut Oil. How you can use it in baking, to fry with, to make salad dressing, to make ketchup, and many other cooking uses. I also have heard how you can use it in many non-cooking related ways such as in lotion, hair moisturizer, soap, lip balm, skin moisturizer, and I even heard someone say that they used it to cure their baby’s cradle cap. Wow, this stuff sounds like the MacGyver of the kitchen – I had to try it!
Upon opening the jar I noticed that it had the consistency of Crisco, but I read that it changes from a solid to a liquid at 75 degrees, so if you just place the jar near the stove while cooking it will melt into a liquid! I made eggs for breakfast with a little coconut oil in the pan. I didn’t love it in my eggs as it did lend a little coconut flavor, but the kids ate it right up and asked for seconds. I knew then that I had found something special for them!
A recipe that I am excited to try is for homemade chocolate magic shell! My kids will go nuts for this stuff, and I love knowing what’s in it! Chocolate chips and coconut oil mix together to make magic! I have also heard that it is a great oil to use when popping popcorn – hello movie night!!
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Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.
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Favorite use for coconut oil: Diaper Cream. I usually keep a small jar on hand just for diaper rash since it’s the only thing that works for my kids.
its the only oil i use i cook everything with it when needed
I use it for a lot of things, but my favorite is just eating a spoonful….Mmmm:)
I LOVE coconut oil! Between using if for cooking, body, and health, it’s a very important staple in my life. My fav use is on my hair. I also add a bit to my morning coffee every day. Gives it a wonderful taste.
Popping popcorn!! Family loves the special flavor it gives it.
I love coconut oil and use it in all of my meals.
I am going to cook chicken with it.
I love using it to cook popcorn.
I use it for cooking, skin, and hair
i would love to use it for baking!
I like it for cooking and baking but my favorite use is deodorant–it really works for me.
I wash my face with it every morning
Coconut oil is best for skin care, cooking and baking!
I’ve wanted to try coconut oil for so long! I’ve had this link (http://www.hybridrastamama.com/2012/01/160-uses-for-coconut-oil.html) bookmarked for months now, wanting to try everything on the list!
I use coconut oil in my hair, on my skin, in my food, in my coffee…I love it!
I like making granola.
I use a dollop of coconut oil every morning in my breakfast smoothie
pick me :-0
Any kind of cooking that uses oil, as well as skincare.
I love it in my morning protein shake and also as a sweet lotion for my skin!