This versatile ingredient deserves a spot in your pantry!
12 Recipes with Coconut Oil
Updated on Feb. 25, 2022
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Nut Butter Cups
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My indulgent, nutty treat is simple to make and looks fabulous. At our house, we use all-natural ingredients for them. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 date nut bite: 293 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
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Easy Peasy Biscuits
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love that I can make these biscuits and have enough left over to freeze for another meal. They're a healthier version of a classic American staple. —Amanda West, Shelbyville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 167 calories, 10g fat (8g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 328mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Golden Beet Curry Risotto with Crispy Beet Greens
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was delighted to find golden beets at the farmers market and knew they'd be perfect in a risotto recipe I was working on. And please, don't forget the baked crispy beet greens...amazing! Move over, main dish! This vibrant side will steal the show. —Merry Graham, Newhall, California
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 314 calories, 14g fat (11g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 1238mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 12g protein.
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Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this recipe because its simplicity allows me to spend time with my family while not sacrificing taste or nutrition. Plus the fresh spring flavors really shine through! —Allyson Meyler, Greensboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 491 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 6g fiber), 42g protein.
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Rainbow Hash
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To entice my family to eat outside their comfort zone, I use lots of color. This happy hash combines sweet potato, carrots, purple potato and kale. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 304 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.
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Grain-Free Apple Pie Granola
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Because of food allergies, I’ve learned to swap ingredients. There are no grains in this granola but loads of nuts and apples. Try it with yogurt or milk. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 204 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Better Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the only way my kids will eat Brussels sprouts! It’s actually ideal for me because this dish is fast, easy and healthy, and it makes a lovely side. Quick-cooking Brussels sprout halves are available in the prepackaged salad aisle at the grocery store. They’re a timesaver if you can find them, but you can always just buy whole ones and slice them in half. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 161 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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Ginger Veggie Brown Rice Pasta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Once I discovered brown rice pasta, I never looked back. Tossed with ginger, bright veggies and rotisserie chicken, it tastes like a deconstructed egg roll! —Tiffany Ihle, Bronx, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 270 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Sweet Potato Fritters
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had leftover sweet potatoes and had to think up a new way to use them. We love spice, so I flavored these fun fritters with harissa, just enough for flavor but not too spicy. If you want more heat, you can always adjust the spice to please your taste buds. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
2 fritters : 217 calories, 13g fat (10g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Indulgent Coconut Rice Pudding
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This slow-cooked comfort dessert is a healthier option for your family that doesn't sacrifice flavor. If you can't find turbinado or raw sugar, you can use 3/4 cup brown sugar. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 340 calories, 18g fat (17g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Sheet-Pan Pineapple Chicken Fajitas
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For our fajitas, I combine chicken and pineapple for a different flavor. These fajitas are more on the sweet side, but my family loves them! —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
2 fajitas: 359 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 6g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Cumin-Roasted Carrots
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Carrots make a super side—they are big on flavor and a breeze to cook. Plus, I can actually get my husband to eat these spiced veggies. —Taylor Kiser, Brandon, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 86 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 277mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
