Comments on: Q & A: Getting In Your Coconut Oil

By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:31:10 +0000

Thanks, Renee. I believe that is my recipe, even down to the words used. Where did you see it?

By: Renee

Renee — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:10:55 +0000

COCONUT BARK get our dark chocolate in one serving

Saw this on another coconut site.. enjoy, Its good stuff

Peppermint Pattie Coconut Bark (and Almond Joy version)

This makes a double batch of the original recipe.

?1 cup coconut oil, organic, virgin, unrefined
?1 teaspoon vanilla extract
?2 teaspoons peppermint extract
?1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
?1/4 cup raw honey
?1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Line a 9? by 13? baking pan with unbleached parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.

Using a food processor or mixer, mix the coconut oil, extracts, cocoa powder and honey until smooth and warm, and it exhibits some fluidity. Add the coconut, and pulse to incorporate. Don’t over mix or you risk chopping up the coconut.

Using spatula spread the mixture out thinly (1/4-inch to 1/8-inch thick) on the parchment paper. Transfer to a level spot in the freezer. Let freeze for 10 to 15 minutes. Eat frozen; break off pieces the size you desire. Will melt at room temperature — keep frozen.

Almond Joy version: Omit half of the coconut, substituting chopped crispy almonds. Omit the peppermint extract and double the vanilla

By: Emily Benhase

Emily Benhase — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:03:00 +0000

I just have to say that, after having made the coconut bark a couple days ago, I have noticed a DRASTIC reduction in my sugar cravings. The first day I was vigilent about eating a piece before each meal (snacks, too) and had basically no cravings. Yesterday, I wasn’t quite as persistent and could definitely tell via more cravings for carbs/sugar.

By: Janet

Janet — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:52:16 +0000

We discovered that if you just put a spoonful in your mouth and take a sip of anything, water, coffee, etc…. before you swallow the oil, and it slides right down without a hitch! We love it for so many things, and love the taste, but it is very rich so that’s why we don’t swallow without a sip of liquid. In the morning I have just a bit left on my spoon and stir it in my coffee, that way it flavors the coffee without a heavy oil. I hope this will help someone.

By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:44:24 +0000

Alison – Try contacting Nutiva and see what they say. It is a good question!

By: Alison

Alison — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:32:02 +0000

I’m just wondering if there is BPA (Bisphenol-A) in the plastic jars of the Nutiva coconut oil? This kinda worries me as I use this oil all the time.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:37:04 +0000

My secret to eating the coconut oil right off a Tablespoon is twofold, brand and temperature.
If you keep the C/oil warmer than 70 degrees, it melts away in your mouth very quickly.
The brand I prefer is Garden of Life, because it has a very bland taste and is easy to get down, especially if it is warm. I have tried many other brands, G of L works best for me. I also use it to “OIL PULL ” and as a hydrating creme on my face before applying makeup.

By: Carrie at NaturalMomsTalkRadio

Carrie at NaturalMomsTalkRadio — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:22:28 +0000

I can take mine off the spoon but also like it in hot cocoa. I add coconut oil, honey and a Tablespoon or two of cocoa powder, mix into a paste, add hot raw milk. You could use carob instead if you’re avoiding caffeine.

A few minutes ago I put about 3 T of coconut oil in a small serving of ice cream. It got a little crunchy from the cold and was tasty.
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By: Judith Preece

Judith Preece — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:20:17 +0000

I like to put a tablespoon on my oatmeal in the morning.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:40:23 +0000

It turned out great and it was so easy in the Vita-Mix!

I didn’t use the almonds because of allergies.

Next time I will use half the peppermint. It was too minty for us.

Two out of three girls asked that I don’t put the coconut in it and I told them to get over it and eat it anyway. They will because of the chocolate. lol

Thanks for the recipe!

Next up…Peanutbutter cups. Sir Son won’t be able to eat them though.