I think I have every type of coconut product in my house. Okay, wait, I'm lying. I don't have any coconut milk (canned or cartoned), no coconut yogurt, and no REAL coconut. But everything else...I've got you covered 😉 And I'm talking the most obscure coconut products too. You'll see what I mean in a minute. But really, I love coconut, in all forms. Shredded coconut, coconut extract, coconut flour, coconut butter, coconut oil, coconut Paleo Wraps, and coconut cereal (yes, just be patient, I'll explain soon.) Coconut not only is just simply delicious, but it also has a plethora of good for you benefits!
(Info from this source.)
Coconut is pretty amazing is it not? I know some people just don't like the taste, but I bet they haven't had the heavenly Stoneground Raw Organic Dastony Coconut Butter (on a Japanese or Purple Sweet Potato). Not only can coconut be a perfect "dessert" flavor, but it is perfect as a breakfast option. I found this old (very old) Coconut Quinoa Flake recipe I never shared with you and thought I might as well since this post is all about coconut! It is coconut packed and full of nutrition and staying power to fuel through a long morning.
Coconut Quinoa Flakes
Ingredients: (serves 1)
+ ⅓ Cup Quinoa Flakes
+ 2 TB Coconut Flour
+ 2 TB Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
+ ¼ Tsp Coconut Extract
+ 5 Drops Liquid Stevia
+ ⅔ Cup + 3 TB Water
Directions:
+ In a microwave safe bowl, combine quinoa flakes, coconut flour, and shredded coconut. Give it a stir. Then add the liquid ingredients and stir until combined.
+ Place in the microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes. Safely remove (it will be hot!). Add extra water if necessary (coconut flour makes things thick!).
Fun stuff right? This recipe was the first time I ever used coconut flour. Now I use it all the time though in pancakes! So good and really makes things thick! It would be fabulous in a smoothie... 😉 Okay, now I'll share what you all have been waiting ever so patiently for. Introducing the new ultimate paleo cereal from Julian Bakery. Paleo Coconut Flakes!
I am about to blow you mind with these coconutty details! This brand new invention from Julian's is 100% paleo, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, grain-free, GMO-free, and low-carb. It is made with just 3 real ingredients: coconut meat, coconut water, and palm starch. That's it! 160 calories per 30g serving (10 serving per bag), 7g of fiber, and 7 net carbs. A great morning boost of healthy fats, and protein to power your morning.
What do they taste like? Buttery coconut of course! It is like a bowl of crispy buttery coconut butter. So good! Your kind of expecting something really sweet when you see it, but it's not. It only has that natural subtle sweetness of coconut, but I would say it is more savory. O, but the smell is fabulous! I could breathe it in all day!
This stuff is seriously brand new so it is very pricy. $8.99 for one small bag, but it is a definite treat if you decide to spend! If you're a coconut fiend like me, it will be worth it. Julian's sent me a bag for free in exchange for my honest review and to just share it with you all here on the blog. But would I buy it with my own money? Yes! If the prize goes down, but it;s the same with the paleo wraps. Coconut products are expensive. Like $11 jars or 8oz of coconut butter. But sometimes you just have to buy the goodness 😉 Speaking of goodness, I see Julian's has a Turmeric Paleo Wrap too! I must try! Turmeric is the bomb!
Looking for more coconut recipes:
Paleo Sushi (features Julian's Paleo Wrap)
Lentil Paleo Wrap Burrito (features Julian's Paleo Wrap)
Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes
Creamy Chocolate Coconut Buckwheat Cereal
Pistachio Encrusted Coconut Lime Chicken
More Than Carrot Cake Granola
Almond Joy Quinoa Flakes
Aloha! Quinoa Flakes
So tell me:
+ What's your favorite coconut product? I almost forgot. Coconut water...is so gross! I just can't even think about it, yuck!
+ What's your favorite cereal? I'll always be partial to Nature's Path Mesa Sunrise and Vanilla Sunrise cereals!
*I am linking up with Amanda’s Thinking Out Loud today!*
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Deborah Smikle-Davis
I use coconut oil, coconut flakes and coconut milk daily in addition to enjoying fresh coconut smoothies made from young coconuts at my local health food store.
Strength and Sunshine
That's awesome! I've never had fresh coconut!
Raia Torn
I love coconut, too! Great recipes and little infographic! Thanks for sharing on Savoring Saturdays! 😉
Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thanks Raia! Coconuts for life!
Linkouture
I’m temporarily off dairy, so I’ve come to really appreciate coconut this year. I’m a big van of the SoDelicious coconut milk & coffee creamer. And coconut flakes taste delicious on just about anything! Stopping by from the SITS linkup.
Strength and Sunshine
Coconut is so great! I really want to try coconut yogurt! I just need to find a store that carries SoDelicious unsweetened ones!
pjkuhn
Tumeric is good for chronic muscle pain. I'll have to check that out. I'm a nut about coconut, too. Sometimes when there's a lot of "nos" with your diet then it's okay to splurge. Don't you love that logic? ha! ~Pamela
Strength and Sunshine
Turmeric is my jam! I love it and pair it with coconut, you have a winner!
Haha, I agree! The food I can eat just happens to be the best...and most expensive 😉
sprint2thetable
I love those coconut wraps! I want the cereal... but damn it's so expensive, especially after shipping!
Strength and Sunshine
That's why I am forever grateful they sent me some to try! Otherwise I wouldn't have been able to afford it 😛
Stephanie
Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Honest Mum
Love the title of this and the whole post too, I'm nuts about coconut too-I also love using it as a leave in hair conditioner and as a moisturiser too-great for inside and out! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Strength and Sunshine
I know! Coconut oil can do anything and everything! 😉
warriormaiden13
I agree: coconut is the best out there! Have you tried coconut butter yet? Oh my goodness! It is my utmost weakness: I can go through a whole far in a little under a week! 🙂 But that's OK, because it is so good for you!
Btw, I look forward to trying this... it looks SO good!
~Kelly
warriormaiden13
Oh never mind- I just saw that you mentioned coconut butter... sorry, my mistake!
Strength and Sunshine
Haha, did you read my post? I professed my ever growing love for coconut butter 😛
Kristy @ Southern In-Law
You need to get some coconut milk (actual 100% coconut milk from the can) and coconut cream ASAP because you're missing out!
I'm coconut obsessed - and I loveee coconut water but Jesse hates it.
Strength and Sunshine
I'm thinkin' coconut cream to top some pancakes 😉 ?
Jessie
Coconut cereal!?!? I must try this!! I'm all about the coconut since I'm on Paleo 😉 I especially love coconut water after a long run!
Strength and Sunshine
Coconut is the quintessential Paleo food, haha!
Michelle Hunt (@PeachyPalate)
Great post!!! I’m a coconut nut through and through…couldn’t live without it…especially full fat coconut milk and coconut cream!
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Michelle! And those are the ones I have yet to get up the courage to try!
little chickadee
Coconut is my weakness...if there is coconut-flavored ANYTHING, chances are i will buy it haha. I'm a fiend.
Strength and Sunshine
No shame! Coconut is one of my favorite flavors!
annelawton
I love coconut, and can't wait to try this!
Strength and Sunshine
You will totally love it!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
They sounds awesome! I am fairly new to the whole coconut oil craze, but I am loving it. I even just posted a recipe for healthy chocolate bars that uses coconut oil - they are awesome!
Strength and Sunshine
I only use my coconut oil for greasing pans and things. I have never actually used it directly in a recipe yet!
Hailey
Ooo the coconut quinoa flakes look SO good! And I've never tried coconut butter before, but that sounds amazing too! I don't know if you play along with these things, but I nominated you for the "inspiring blogger award" on my blog, so you can check it out if you want :).
Strength and Sunshine
GET COCONUT BUTTER! It will be one of the best decision you ever make 😉 Haha!
And thanks Hailey! That's so sweet 🙂
candies & crunches
GOsh, you REALLY do love it 🙂 No worries, I'm the same way 🙂 xoxo
PS. As I was just typing xoxo without looking at the keyboard, I typed 'coco'... Coinsidence? lol!
Strength and Sunshine
Omg, its a sign! Hahaha 😉 COCO
candies & crunches
<3
torikom20
Ha I love the title of this post! And I actually didn't like coconut until just a few years back, but now I can't get enough!
Strength and Sunshine
I always loved it, I just never actually ate it in all its wonderful forms!
Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog.
Oh my godddd, I'm loving coconut oh-so-much lately. I can't get enough of it!
Strength and Sunshine
You can never get sick of coconut! I still can't believe I went so long in my life without it!
Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog.
I know! I used to give up my Almond Joys and Mounds Bars when I used to go trick or treating.
What a waste of those free-candy years.
Tina Muir
I love coconut too, I just tried a honey bunches of oats with mango and coconut, its gooood! My favorite coconut product....magic bars....does that count haha? Those are sooo bad for you, but sooooo good! I have coconut oil, and like almond milk with coconut milk, but haven't tried the rest 🙂
Strength and Sunshine
Coconut butter! Get it now! You know what I want to try? Silk's Almond/Coconut Milk blend!
Brittany (@batrentham)
I love me some coconut too.. except I have to go easy on the flour... it causes GI problems for me. I'm with you on coconut water.. yuck! However, I love Cocogo! Weird right?
Strength and Sunshine
I've only ever had coconut water once though....and I think I'm biased since it was during my prep for a colonoscopy 😛 Haha! I may need to just try again!
Linz
i love love love love love all things coconut! coconut water, flour, oil, butter, etc!
Strength and Sunshine
Coconut is one of natures most beautiful gifts!
cottercrunch
i just got those too!!! AMAZING! coconut crack! ha
Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, that is exactly what it is!
Kate
I WISH I liked coconut because I know it's so good for you! 🙁 I just can't stand it. I'll admit though, that cereal looks tasty!
Strength and Sunshine
I'm tellin' you, if you've never had coconut butter...you MUST! It will make anyone a coconut fiend!