Gluten-Free Southern Cornbread
Author’s Note – Cast-iron skillets make the best cornbread with a crispy crust, but you can use a glass pan instead.
Tag: coconut oil
Healthy Nut Butter Cups
Healthy Nut Butter Cups
Servings: 24
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup favorite nut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup favorite chocolate, cut into pieces
Directions:
Blend all ingredients (except chocolate) in a mixer until smooth. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler. DO NOT OVERHEAT THEM. . . It makes them gritty and tough.
Line a muffin tin. (All I had was large paper muffin liners, but these would be perfect in mini muffins too.) Pour a tablespoon or so of melted chocolate into the paper liner and brush the chocolate up the sides; no need to be exact. The chocolate will harden almost instantly as you brush it up the sides. Fill with the nut butter filling and place in the freezer.
Store under refrigeration or in the freezer! You could always use a zester to put some pretty chocolate curls on top or a few extra chocolate chips.
Recipe and photo submitted by Tessa, Hillsboro, OR.
Banana, Cacao Muffins
These delicious chocolate muffins are made with coconut oil, yogurt, and bananas!
Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets
These delicious chicken nuggets made with ground chicken and fried in coconut oil are easy to make at home!
Crispy Coconut Oil French Fries
Crispy Coconut Oil French Fries
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 pounds organic russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into desired French fry-size slices
- 1–1 1/2 cups coconut oil
- sea salt
Directions:
Soak peeled and cut potatoes in a bowl of room temperature water for 8–12 hours. Pat dry with paper towels.
Using a large skillet, heat coconut oil to 300 degrees. Fry potatoes until they are just barely cooked and still limp. Remove fries from oil and let cool.
Bring coconut oil up to 375 degrees. Fry French fries a second time until golden brown and crispy. Season with sea salt. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe and photo submitted by Tiffany, Junction City, OR.
Tessera de Cocoa – Coconut Oil Chocolate Squares
Author’s Note – An intense chocolate treat blessed by the richness of organic fruit juice concentrate and the tropical flavor of virgin coconut oil.
Coconut Oil–Seared Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Garlic
Try this recipe for lamb chops made with coconut oil, rosemary, and garlic.
Kale Chips (Using Coconut Oil)
Kale Chips (Using Coconut Oil)
Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 8 loosely packed cups kale, torn into 1-inch to 1 1/2-inch pieces, tough stems removed
- 2 tablespoons Virgin Coconut Oil, melted and still warm
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Rinse kale and dry thoroughly. Place in a plastic container or large bowl.
Poor warm oil over kale, close container lid, and shake to coat (alternatively, stir to coat in a bowl).
Spread out onto a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt (careful, it doesn’t take much).
Bake for 20–22 minutes until crispy. Enjoy!
Recipe and photo submitted by Sarah, Marietta.
Tangy Coconut-Lemon Chicken Salad
Author’s Note – Not only is this salad full of amazing flavor, it’s incredibly healthy as well! I give you permission to lick your plate afterwards, too, as the dressing is so addicting! We do!
