Coconut Oil Recipes and ideas... - Page 2

Cap57 · 04-16-2005, 06:56 AM

Here's my version of coconut candy.
1/4 cup Coconut Oil (I have Omega Nutrition organic expeller pressed)
1/2 of a one ounce square unsweetened chocolate
1 packet Stevia Plus
8 drops TrishZ's liquid splenda
1/4 cup toasted unsweetened coconut (put on cookie sheet at 350 for a few minutes till it gets golden)
1/4 cup sliced or chopped almonds

Melt coconut oil and chocolate. Add Stevia and liquid Splenda. Stir in coconut and almonds. I put the mixture in mini muffin liners. I got 6 from the recipe. I just made this and it's chilling right now, but the bowl scrapings were sure tasty!

CarolynF · 04-16-2005, 02:39 PM

I made these this afternoon..but added some flaxseed meal to the mix..
They were very good..

Susan's Coconut Oil Cookies

Totally low carb...
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unprocessed coconut oil (Spectrum)
1 cup Splenda
1 egg
1 small capful vanilla
6-8 scoops protein shake mix (I used Atkins)
cinnamon for sprinkling

How To Prepare: Preheat oven to 350. Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper, if you prefer (I did) Carolyn's Note: I did mine with the parchment..
no problem as they are very fatty and don't stick to the pan..

Beat the egg. Add in the coconut oil. Mix well. Add vanilla. Slowly pour in the Splenda so that it doesn't "dust" everything. Next add the shake mix, 1 scoop at a time. (I started out with 6 but added two more.) Roll into balls the size of a marble. (The size you roll them into will determine how many you make.) Next, crisscross them with a fork. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 10 minutes. Yum Yum!
Number of Servings:

HeatherFeather · 04-16-2005, 04:04 PM

I just made the Carbquik pound cake (recipe on the box) w/ VCNO.

Very very good.

eko42 · 04-16-2005, 09:57 PM

Thank you for starting this thread! I want to add coconut oil to my diet and this thread has given me some great ideas.

Erin---

eko42 · 04-16-2005, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffy45

HeatherFeather, please repost the snackaroons, sounds good.

Yes, please post the Snackaroon recipe!

HeatherFeather · 04-17-2005, 01:42 PM

This recipe was a Bake-off winner many years ago. I used to LOVE these but had forgotten all about them until recently. I have been making a low carb version and they work great for a quick on-the-run breakfast. They are quite delicate when they first come out of the oven but a little stronger and firmer once cooled.

Snackeroons

1 c. grated chedder cheese
3/4 c. CARBQUIK
( here it calls for 3/4 c. rice crispies but I just skip them)
1/2 c. crushed walnuts
1/2 tsp. garlic salt (I use garlic POWDER instead of salt)
1/2 c. butter (soft) (I use expeller pressed Coconut oil instead)
6 slices crisp crushed bacon (I use 9 pieces instead of 6)
2 tblsp bacon drippings or oil (again, the Coconut oil)
4 to 5 tsp. ice water

Combine all of the ingredients, form into balls and bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 375 (or until golden brown). A silicon baking mat is really great for these. If they spread too much you might chill the uncooked balls before baking. Next time I make these I'm going to try Pepper Jack cheese.

I just bought some Butter Buds and I think I may add some to the water in the recipe to replace the butter flavor. Not that it really needs it.

5cats4me · 04-17-2005, 06:47 PM

If you don't like the taste of coconut, I would guess you could get the expeller pressed coconut oil and use in place if the virgin coconut oil. I'm still waiting for my shipment to come but have been doing lots of research on this stuff!

lmt_24fan · 04-17-2005, 08:12 PM

Well -- I made the Chocolate Bark listed on page 1 of this thread today and it was AWFUL! Very greasy and not very chocolatey at all -- like cheap, waxy Christmas candy, only worse...

BUT...I just looked at the posting again and noticed that it calls for 1/4 cup of coconut oil...not 1/2 cup like I used.

I think I'll try to remelt it tomorrow and fix the measurements and try it again...the right way.

I'll let you know!

Lynn

Brendajm · 04-18-2005, 04:15 AM

I made the bark yesterday and made up a dbl batch and my non LCing DH is eating it all,I told him it was not for him, but he is eating it anyway, it is really good. But I am wondering how many calories does this have, anyone have any idea? thanks

vodkavases · 04-18-2005, 12:05 PM

1 tbs oil has 100 calories or so

and the cocoa has probably 20

Diana · 04-18-2005, 12:35 PM

Just divide that among how many pieces you made

Bfranke · 04-18-2005, 01:50 PM

The Crisp Coconut Chicken Salad is awesome! I made enough chicken for 6 salads, so I am all set for the next few days. Really, really good.
Bette

jjcj · 04-19-2005, 03:29 AM

LOL about the hubby eating it all. I just had to make a batch for my hubby because he didn't like nuts in his.
When I make the fudge I just buy pure creamed coconut by Mr Gouda's
That is what I started my coconut venture with and lost each time I used it.
It is only .69$ a box so is much cheaper then using my oil.
anyways for him I did
1 box creamed coconut
cocoa
shredded coconut
flax meal
splenda ( I don't use it anymore so wanted to use it up )
small amount of cola devinci for liquid

I worried they wouldn not be sweet enough but he loved them.
Now I gotta make two batches all the time LOL.

Brendajm · 04-19-2005, 04:24 AM

where do you get the creamed coconut?

Buffy45 · 04-19-2005, 06:14 AM

What is the nutritional info on the Mr. Gouda coconut cream and where do you find it??? I am curious, that is so cheap and sounds so good. Never heard of it.

mulberyjam · 04-19-2005, 07:56 PM

The brand that I buy is not Mr. Gouda's, but I have found it both in the refrigerated health food section and ethnic food section of my grocery store.

It is firm when cold and creamy when soft. Mine comes in a 7 ounce box and the coconut block is double wrapped in plastic inside the package. Cost is $.79.

I have been using it in savory dishes, pumpkin soup and curries. Now I will try the suggested sweet version.

HTH
Michelle

dizneegirl · 04-20-2005, 07:35 AM

Mr. Goudas seems to be a Canadian-only company... stores listed on their website are Canadian.

binki · 04-20-2005, 08:02 AM

You can get Grace brand in the US, and a couple others which I've seen and will buy next time I go to my local supermercado. I will post pictures...probably this weekend.

Buffy45 · 04-20-2005, 01:02 PM

Would someone please post the nutritional info on the coconut cream? TIA

littlegunshots · 04-21-2005, 06:49 PM

so I mixed my coconut oil with some cream cheese and a bit of splenda and tasted just like cheesecake.

Wendi-Bell · 04-21-2005, 07:08 PM

If this has been asked and answered before, I'm sorry. I have a horrid headache and just need a quick answer.

Is anyone having problems with the coconut oil and choc. separating once you put it in the freezer (making bark)? Mine separates and the cocoa goes to the bottom, oil stays on top.

TIA,
Wendi

lmt_24fan · 04-21-2005, 08:15 PM

No, Wendi-Bell -- mine has not seperated at all. don't know what's up with yours???

Wendi-Bell · 04-21-2005, 08:23 PM

Thanks lmt 24fan. All I can think of is that I'm not melting the oil well enough. I will try it a little differently next time. I did find that if the bark isn't thin enough, it doesnt do as well.

Thanks again!

binki · 04-21-2005, 08:40 PM

That happened to me for the first time tonight. No idea why. I melted the CO in the microwave and stirred in the cocoa and peanut butter until they melted. It all looked fine, but when I took the cubes out of the fridge there was a layer of white on top of each one. I couldn't tell you what I did differently this time...maybe the CO was a little bit warmer than in previous batches?

Wendi-Bell · 04-22-2005, 06:22 AM

I tried it again this morning, and no difference. I am pouring the mix onto aluminum foil, so maybe it isn't cold enough? Thats my next experiment. I added coconut this time and some vanilla extract. Can't wait to try it.

Diana · 04-22-2005, 07:35 AM

MIne does that too

CarolynF · 04-22-2005, 07:45 AM

What works for me is that I melt BOTH the oil and the peanut butter together in a
measuring cup..and then mix that all up, so it is smooth..then I add the cocoa, and
mix that up..then the sweetener..I think the peanut butter melted with the oil in the
micro helps stabilize the oil..

Criosa · 04-22-2005, 07:46 AM

I have heard that you have to be careful not too heat the oil too much or the chocolate can separate.

04-16-2005, 06:56 AM	#31
Cap57 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,263 Gallery: Cap57 Stats: 150/133/130 (5'8") WOE: modified Atkins Start Date: Sept. 2003 starting over 7/07	Here's my version of coconut candy. 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (I have Omega Nutrition organic expeller pressed) 1/2 of a one ounce square unsweetened chocolate 1 packet Stevia Plus 8 drops TrishZ's liquid splenda 1/4 cup toasted unsweetened coconut (put on cookie sheet at 350 for a few minutes till it gets golden) 1/4 cup sliced or chopped almonds Melt coconut oil and chocolate. Add Stevia and liquid Splenda. Stir in coconut and almonds. I put the mixture in mini muffin liners. I got 6 from the recipe. I just made this and it's chilling right now, but the bowl scrapings were sure tasty! __________________ Cathy **************************************** Maintained for 2 years, then put it all back on after a stressful work year Back on track with what I know works for me!

04-17-2005, 01:42 PM	#36
HeatherFeather Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WA State Posts: 578 Gallery: HeatherFeather Stats: 185/144/135 WOE: LC Start Date: Nov 2002 reinduct 10/2007	This recipe was a Bake-off winner many years ago. I used to LOVE these but had forgotten all about them until recently. I have been making a low carb version and they work great for a quick on-the-run breakfast. They are quite delicate when they first come out of the oven but a little stronger and firmer once cooled. Snackeroons 1 c. grated chedder cheese 3/4 c. CARBQUIK ( here it calls for 3/4 c. rice crispies but I just skip them) 1/2 c. crushed walnuts 1/2 tsp. garlic salt (I use garlic POWDER instead of salt) 1/2 c. butter (soft) (I use expeller pressed Coconut oil instead) 6 slices crisp crushed bacon (I use 9 pieces instead of 6) 2 tblsp bacon drippings or oil (again, the Coconut oil) 4 to 5 tsp. ice water Combine all of the ingredients, form into balls and bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 375 (or until golden brown). A silicon baking mat is really great for these. If they spread too much you might chill the uncooked balls before baking. Next time I make these I'm going to try Pepper Jack cheese. I just bought some Butter Buds and I think I may add some to the water in the recipe to replace the butter flavor. Not that it really needs it. __________________ Heather --------------------------------------------------- They hold a candle who labor long on feast days, and gather up the spices and the fruit and over the hearth fire linger to paint in the brighter, richer colors. Like hopeful prophets, laying down the linen with ritual care and placing stemmed glass into the hands of children. Trying to awaken a forgotten harmony and weave together the fragrance of kinship from simple food.

04-19-2005, 07:56 PM	#46
mulberyjam Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 72 Gallery: mulberyjam Stats: 304/249/150 26W/18-20W/8 HT: 5'5 1/2 WOE: LoCarb/Atkins/KE/Kimkins Start Date: April 2003	Creamed Coconut The brand that I buy is not Mr. Gouda's, but I have found it both in the refrigerated health food section and ethnic food section of my grocery store. It is firm when cold and creamy when soft. Mine comes in a 7 ounce box and the coconut block is double wrapped in plastic inside the package. Cost is $.79. I have been using it in savory dishes, pumpkin soup and curries. Now I will try the suggested sweet version. HTH Michelle

04-16-2005, 02:39 PM	#32
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 19,103 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/144/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	I made these this afternoon..but added some flaxseed meal to the mix.. They were very good.. Susan's Coconut Oil Cookies Totally low carb... Ingredients: 3/4 cup unprocessed coconut oil (Spectrum) 1 cup Splenda 1 egg 1 small capful vanilla 6-8 scoops protein shake mix (I used Atkins) cinnamon for sprinkling How To Prepare: Preheat oven to 350. Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper, if you prefer (I did) Carolyn's Note: I did mine with the parchment.. no problem as they are very fatty and don't stick to the pan.. Beat the egg. Add in the coconut oil. Mix well. Add vanilla. Slowly pour in the Splenda so that it doesn't "dust" everything. Next add the shake mix, 1 scoop at a time. (I started out with 6 but added two more.) Roll into balls the size of a marble. (The size you roll them into will determine how many you make.) Next, crisscross them with a fork. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 10 minutes. Yum Yum! Number of Servings:

04-16-2005, 04:04 PM	#33
HeatherFeather Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WA State Posts: 578 Gallery: HeatherFeather Stats: 185/144/135 WOE: LC Start Date: Nov 2002 reinduct 10/2007	I just made the Carbquik pound cake (recipe on the box) w/ VCNO. Very very good.

04-16-2005, 09:57 PM	#34
eko42 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 811 Gallery: eko42 Stats: 160.5/151/mini goal of 135 then ? - 5' 3.5" WOE: Moderate carbs/No snacking/No eating after 7:00 pm Start Date: Re-start August 1, 2005	Thank you for starting this thread! I want to add coconut oil to my diet and this thread has given me some great ideas. Erin---

04-17-2005, 06:47 PM	#37
5cats4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 1,689 Gallery: 5cats4me Stats: 185/164/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 04	If you don't like the taste of coconut, I would guess you could get the expeller pressed coconut oil and use in place if the virgin coconut oil. I'm still waiting for my shipment to come but have been doing lots of research on this stuff!

04-17-2005, 08:12 PM	#38
lmt_24fan Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 386 Gallery: lmt_24fan Stats: 194/GOOOOOOOAAAALLL/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2004	Well -- I made the Chocolate Bark listed on page 1 of this thread today and it was AWFUL! Very greasy and not very chocolatey at all -- like cheap, waxy Christmas candy, only worse... BUT...I just looked at the posting again and noticed that it calls for 1/4 cup of coconut oil...not 1/2 cup like I used. I think I'll try to remelt it tomorrow and fix the measurements and try it again...the right way. I'll let you know! Lynn

04-18-2005, 04:15 AM	#39
Brendajm Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: lancaster, Pa Posts: 811 Gallery: Brendajm Stats: 130/117/115 WOE: was atkins, now BFFM Start Date: march, 2004	I made the bark yesterday and made up a dbl batch and my non LCing DH is eating it all,I told him it was not for him, but he is eating it anyway, it is really good. But I am wondering how many calories does this have, anyone have any idea? thanks

04-18-2005, 12:05 PM	#40
vodkavases Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 552 Gallery: vodkavases Stats: 240/-/135 (5'4'') WOE: whatever works! Start Date: May 03	1 tbs oil has 100 calories or so and the cocoa has probably 20

04-18-2005, 12:35 PM	#41
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 33,351 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	Just divide that among how many pieces you made

04-18-2005, 01:50 PM	#42
Bfranke MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,916 Gallery: Bfranke Stats: 177.5/139.5/117.5 WOE: Modified Atkins/Exercise Start Date: 12/26/05	The Crisp Coconut Chicken Salad is awesome! I made enough chicken for 6 salads, so I am all set for the next few days. Really, really good. Bette

04-19-2005, 03:29 AM	#43
jjcj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canadian Posts: 416 Gallery: jjcj Stats: 182/164/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: feb 14 05	LOL about the hubby eating it all. I just had to make a batch for my hubby because he didn't like nuts in his. When I make the fudge I just buy pure creamed coconut by Mr Gouda's That is what I started my coconut venture with and lost each time I used it. It is only .69$ a box so is much cheaper then using my oil. anyways for him I did 1 box creamed coconut cocoa shredded coconut flax meal splenda ( I don't use it anymore so wanted to use it up ) small amount of cola devinci for liquid I worried they wouldn not be sweet enough but he loved them. Now I gotta make two batches all the time LOL.

04-22-2005, 07:48 AM	#59

04-19-2005, 04:24 AM	#44
Brendajm Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: lancaster, Pa Posts: 811 Gallery: Brendajm Stats: 130/117/115 WOE: was atkins, now BFFM Start Date: march, 2004	where do you get the creamed coconut?

04-19-2005, 06:14 AM	#45
Buffy45 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 2,741 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC Start Date: Restart 6/1/08	What is the nutritional info on the Mr. Gouda coconut cream and where do you find it??? I am curious, that is so cheap and sounds so good. Never heard of it.

04-20-2005, 07:35 AM	#47
dizneegirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,884 Gallery: dizneegirl	Mr. Goudas seems to be a Canadian-only company... stores listed on their website are Canadian.

04-20-2005, 08:02 AM	#48
binki MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: the 6th borough of NYC Posts: 1,699 Gallery: binki Stats: 190/160/140 WOE: just low carb Start Date: November 2003	You can get Grace brand in the US, and a couple others which I've seen and will buy next time I go to my local supermercado. I will post pictures...probably this weekend.

04-20-2005, 01:02 PM	#49
Buffy45 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 2,741 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC Start Date: Restart 6/1/08	Would someone please post the nutritional info on the coconut cream? TIA

04-21-2005, 06:49 PM	#50
littlegunshots Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 127 Gallery: littlegunshots Stats: 226/220/150 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 02/07/2005	so I mixed my coconut oil with some cream cheese and a bit of splenda and tasted just like cheesecake.

04-21-2005, 07:08 PM	#51
Wendi-Bell Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 3,126 Gallery: Wendi-Bell Stats: 191/156(142)/145 (130) 5'7" WOE: Low Carb-my version Start Date: 04/26/2004 and yet again....1/3/08	If this has been asked and answered before, I'm sorry. I have a horrid headache and just need a quick answer. Is anyone having problems with the coconut oil and choc. separating once you put it in the freezer (making bark)? Mine separates and the cocoa goes to the bottom, oil stays on top. TIA, Wendi

04-21-2005, 08:15 PM	#52
lmt_24fan Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 386 Gallery: lmt_24fan Stats: 194/GOOOOOOOAAAALLL/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2004	No, Wendi-Bell -- mine has not seperated at all. don't know what's up with yours???

04-21-2005, 08:23 PM	#53
Wendi-Bell Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 3,126 Gallery: Wendi-Bell Stats: 191/156(142)/145 (130) 5'7" WOE: Low Carb-my version Start Date: 04/26/2004 and yet again....1/3/08	Thanks lmt 24fan. All I can think of is that I'm not melting the oil well enough. I will try it a little differently next time. I did find that if the bark isn't thin enough, it doesnt do as well. Thanks again!

04-21-2005, 08:40 PM	#54
binki MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: the 6th borough of NYC Posts: 1,699 Gallery: binki Stats: 190/160/140 WOE: just low carb Start Date: November 2003	That happened to me for the first time tonight. No idea why. I melted the CO in the microwave and stirred in the cocoa and peanut butter until they melted. It all looked fine, but when I took the cubes out of the fridge there was a layer of white on top of each one. I couldn't tell you what I did differently this time...maybe the CO was a little bit warmer than in previous batches?

04-22-2005, 06:22 AM	#55
Wendi-Bell Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 3,126 Gallery: Wendi-Bell Stats: 191/156(142)/145 (130) 5'7" WOE: Low Carb-my version Start Date: 04/26/2004 and yet again....1/3/08	I tried it again this morning, and no difference. I am pouring the mix onto aluminum foil, so maybe it isn't cold enough? Thats my next experiment. I added coconut this time and some vanilla extract. Can't wait to try it.

04-22-2005, 07:35 AM	#56
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 33,351 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	MIne does that too

04-22-2005, 07:45 AM	#57
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 19,103 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/144/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	What works for me is that I melt BOTH the oil and the peanut butter together in a measuring cup..and then mix that all up, so it is smooth..then I add the cocoa, and mix that up..then the sweetener..I think the peanut butter melted with the oil in the micro helps stabilize the oil..

04-22-2005, 07:46 AM	#58
Criosa Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 506 Gallery: Criosa Stats: 240/192/150 - 5'10" WOE: Lower Carb/Organic when possilbe Start Date: original: 2/03 - restart: 3/07	I have heard that you have to be careful not too heat the oil too much or the chocolate can separate.