What to make with coconut oil? There are so many tasty recipes to make with this cooking oil, both sweet and savory! This versatile oil is an especially great substitute for butter to make dairy free and vegan baked goods. But it’s not just for that: coconut oil is great for sauteing, cooking, and savory recipes like soups, stews and more. Really, there’s nothing coconut oil can’t do! Here’s a collection of our best coconut oil recipes, from sweet to savory! There’s everything from our favorite coconut oil cookies to pie crust, mashed potatoes and the best cornbread you’ll have. Let’s get cooking!
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Is coconut oil healthy?
Coconut oil has had some contention around it: it’s both gotten a bad wrap and been lauded as super healthy cooking oil. So is it healthy? Per Harvard Medical School, “coconut oil is neither superfood nor poison.” That means: it’s a cooking oil that’s best consumed in moderation: just like most other cooking oils! So it’s perfect for occasional use in baked goods and cooking, much like you’d use butter. Wondering how it stacks up against olive oil? Go to Coconut Oil vs Olive Oil: A Breakdown!
Refined vs unrefined coconut oil
What type of coconut oil to use in the recipes above? Refined coconut oil. Why? Here’s a breakdown of how to use both types:
Unrefined coconut oil: Virgin coconut oil has a very strong coconut flavor. Use it in recipes where you want a coconut flavor. You can use it in baking and body care.Refined coconut oil: This oil is much more versatile because it has a neutral flavor! Use it in body care, vegan baked goods, for sauteing and stir fries, and more.
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