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Basic High-Altitude Bread

Basic High-Altitude Bread

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and yeast and let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine flour, coconut oil, sugar, salt, and yeast mixture in a bowl. Knead until silky-smooth, about 15 minutes. Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  4. 4 Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a loaf and place into the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Uncover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes for an Italian-style loaf or 45 minutes for a sandwich-style bread.

By Brady McPeak

Coconut Coffee Muffins

Coconut Coffee Muffins

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 6 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Whisk coffee, eggs, and coconut oil together in a bowl. Combine coconut flour, brown sugar, and shredded coconut together in a separate bowl. Stir coffee mixture into flour mixture until batter is just combined; spoon into prepared muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake in the the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

By Marla McGregor Hernandez

Vegan Banana Bread with Coffee and Cinnamon

Vegan Banana Bread with Coffee and Cinnamon

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Mash bananas to the consistency of oatmeal. Mix in coconut oil, coffee, and vanilla extract. Pour over flour mixture; stir together with a wooden spoon. Pour batter into the greased pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool for 20 minutes before slicing.

By adventureswithmolly

Dairy-Free, Oven-Baked Blueberry Pancake Muffins

Dairy-Free, Oven-Baked Blueberry Pancake Muffins

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Stir flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture; set aside.
  3. 3 Combine almond milk, egg, and coconut oil in a separate mixing bowl. Add egg mixture all at once to the flour mixture. Stir until batter is just moistened and still lumpy.
  4. 4 Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups. Add about 3 tablespoons of blueberries to each cup.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 22 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Remove muffins by loosening them with a butter knife.

By IowaEats

Dark Chocolate Butternut Squash Bread

Dark Chocolate Butternut Squash Bread

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Blend applesauce, Greek yogurt, and coconut oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer. Mix in sucralose-sugar blend until combined. Add egg whites and almond milk; blend until fluffy. Mix in butternut squash and almond extract. Add cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder; mix to combine. Add oat flour slowly, mixing batter until no dry spots remain. Fold in about chocolate chips by hand, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
  3. 3 Pour batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the batter.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool in pan for 1 hour.

By Megan Olson

Pumpkin Almond Mini Muffins

Pumpkin Almond Mini Muffins

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  2. 2 Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, ginger, cloves, and allspice together in a bowl. Beat white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until well blended; beat in pumpkin and coconut oil until just combined.
  3. 3 Stir flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until batter is well mixed. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling 1/4-inch from the top; sprinkle with almond slices.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean, about 11 minutes. Cool muffins in the pans for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool muffins for 5 minutes on rack; sift confectioners' sugar over muffins.

By Sabrina Sperry

Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a jumbo 6-cup muffin tin and 1/2 of a standard muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix almond milk and vinegar together. Set aside until milk appears curdled, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt together in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Whisk almond milk mixture, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Fold in flour mixture using a rubber spatula until batter is just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. 5 Fill each jumbo muffin cup with 1/2 cup batter. Fill each standard muffin cup with 1/4 cup batter.
  6. 6 Mix oats, flour, cinnamon, and salt together to make streusel topping. Rub in coconut oil until large clumps form. Fold in pecans. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the streusel over the jumbo muffins. Top standard-sized muffins with 1 tablespoon streusel.
  7. 7 Bake muffins in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake standard-sized muffins for 5 to 8 minutes more. Bake jumbo muffins for 10 to 15 minutes more.
  8. 8 Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tins.

By thedailygourmet

Best Vegan Naan

Best Vegan Naan

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix water and sugar in a bowl; whisk until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over water; let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Add 4 cups flour mixture, coconut oil, and yogurt to yeast mixture; mix until well combined. Add remaining flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together. Knead until dough is soft and elastic, 3 to 4 minutes. Place dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Heat a pizza stone.
  4. 4 Divide dough into 8 pieces on a floured surface. Roll dough slightly and place over parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let rise for 20 minutes. Roll into 8-inch ovals. Transfer to the preheated pizza stone; sprinkle with water and brush with canola oil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Fioa

Indian Fried Cabbage

Indian Fried Cabbage

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick pan or wok. Add red onion and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and cumin seeds; cook and stir for 1 minute.
  2. 2 Add cabbage and toss until coated with oil. Season with salt, curry powder, and garam masala. Cook and stir until cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Turmeric Golden Milk with Turmeric Paste

Turmeric Golden Milk with Turmeric Paste

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the turmeric paste: Combine 1/2 cup water, turmeric, and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon water and continue cooking until thickened into a paste, 7 to 9 minutes. Allow to cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes. Store turmeric paste in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator.
  2. 2 To make turmeric milk: Whisk almond milk, 1 teaspoon of the homemade turmeric paste, coconut oil, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Place over low heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in honey. Strain milk mixture into 2 mugs.

By Sharken

Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chicken

Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chicken

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add coconut oil; when hot, add onion and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons curry powder and garlic. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off Sauté function. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and sugar.
  2. 2 Poke holes into each chicken breast using a fork. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and remaining curry powder. Add seasoned chicken to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  4. 4 Remove chicken; use 2 forks to shred the meat and return it to the pot. Turn on Sauté function; cook and stir until liquid is lightly boiling, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Turn the pressure cooker to the Keep Warm setting. Add coconut milk and stir well; cook for 10 minutes more to allow flavors to come together.

By Helene Choi

Mung Bean Dahl with Spinach

Mung Bean Dahl with Spinach

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse split mung dahl beans and drain. Place in a medium-large saucepan over high heat and add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer, splashing in more water if lentils get too dry, until softened, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and fry until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add asafoetida and cook until browned, about 10 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and 1/2 to 1 cup water, scraping any browned bits off the bottom. Add coriander, Aleppo pepper, and turmeric. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in spinach, cover, and cook until bright green, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove lentils from heat. Drain excess water but leave 1/4 to 1/2 cup. Stir in the spinach mixture and return pan to medium-low heat. Mix in lemon juice, sea salt, and garam masala. Simmer until desired consistency is reached, 5 to 10 minutes more.

By SunnyCrab2326

Vegan Coconut-Lentil Curry with Sweet Potatoes

Vegan Coconut-Lentil Curry with Sweet Potatoes

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 3 cups of vegetable broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tikka masala seasoning and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, without burning the garlic, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, ginger, turmeric, and salt. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in lentils, sweet potato, cayenne pepper, and hot vegetable broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until lentils and sweet potato are cooked through, about 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Add coconut milk and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and serve over rice garnished with cilantro.

By VegHead

Instant Pot® Shrimp Curry

Instant Pot® Shrimp Curry

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select the Saute function. Add oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, and fenugreek powder. Stir well to prevent burning or sticking to the pot. Add onion and tomato, along with salt and turmeric. Saute until onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons water, Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander, and cumin into a paste in a small bowl. Add spice paste to the onions in the pot and stir well for 1 minute. Add tamarind and 1/4 cup water and stir to prevent burning or sticking to the pot. Cook and stir until oil starts separating out, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and cover the pot with the lid. Simmer 2 minutes more on Saute mode.
  3. 3 Add shrimp and stir well. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow about 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  5. 5 Select Saute mode again and stir coconut cream into the curry. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt, if desired.

By Jiya Ann

Easy Indian-Style Pumpkin Curry

Easy Indian-Style Pumpkin Curry

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put pumpkin into a large pot. Pour 2 cups water over the pumpkin so the cubes are floating. Season pumpkin and water with turmeric and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the pumpkin is tender yet firm enough to retain shape, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Grind 1/2 cup coconut, 3 red chile peppers, green chile pepper, 2 tablespoons water, and cumin seeds in a food processor until you have a paste; stir into the pumpkin mixture and bring again to a boil. Cook until the liquid has thickened and coats the pumpkin cubes, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour the curry into a large serving bowl.
  3. 3 Heat 2 teaspoons coconut oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 2 dried red chile peppers, mustard seeds, and black lentils in hot oil until they sputter, 2 to 3 minutes; pour over curry.
  4. 4 Heat remaining teaspoon coconut oil in the skillet. Fry 1 tablespoon coconut in the hot oil until completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour atop the curry. Garnish dish with curry leaves.

By Asha N Basu

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Combine 1/4 cup curry powder, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and tamarind juice in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat.
  2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion, green chiles, curry leaves, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger; cook until onion softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking and stirring until onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute more.
  3. 3 Add chicken mixture, water, and tomato paste; stir and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons roasted curry powder; stir until evenly dispersed.
  4. 4 Gradually stir in coconut milk; simmer 2 to 3 minutes. (Do not overheat or coconut milk may curdle.)

By Sriyani

Edible Ginger-Infused Cooking Oil

Edible Ginger-Infused Cooking Oil

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
120 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lay ginger slices out on your dehydrator tray. Dry according to manufacturer's instructions, rotating every 20 to 30 minutes, until crisp and fragrant, about 2 hours.
  2. 2 Break up dried ginger into smaller pieces; transfer to a saucepan. Add coconut oil; heat gently over low heat until natural oils from ginger infuse the oil, at least 2 hours.
  3. 3 Strain ginger oil through a strainer to remove large pieces. Wrap cheesecloth over top of a glass jar. Pour ginger oil through cheesecloth into jar to strain again.

By Chef Shelley Pogue

Made-in-Minutes No-Cook Fudge

Made-in-Minutes No-Cook Fudge

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lightly grease 8x8 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Pour the coconut oil into a bowl, and sift in the cocoa, stirring to blend evenly. Stir in the honey, and mix until smooth. Spread mixture into prepared dish, and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Cut into 1 inch squares.

By amanda123ns

Gluten-Free Cookie Crumb Crust

Gluten-Free Cookie Crumb Crust

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place cookies in a food processor or blender; pulse into fine crumbs.
  3. 3 Pour cookie crumbs into a bowl. Drizzle 5 tablespoons coconut oil on top; mix well with a fork. Add 1 tablespoon coconut oil if mixture doesn't hold together. Press mixture into a pie plate to create a crust. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil over the top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until slightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool before filling.

By Buckwheat Queen

Instant Chocolate Hard Shell

Instant Chocolate Hard Shell

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
6 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, mixing well each time, until mixture is smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. It takes about 1 minute of stirring until they fully mix together. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

By Fervent Frugal Foodie

Amazing Healthy Dark Chocolate

Amazing Healthy Dark Chocolate

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place melted coconut oil in a medium bowl. Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth and no dry pockets remain. Stir in maple syrup and continue whisking until fully incorporated and glossy.
  2. 2 Pour mixture into molds or a parchment-lined baking dish and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.

By Heidiwilliams89

Coconut Oil Coffee

Coconut Oil Coffee

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend coffee, coconut oil, and butter together in a blender until oil and butter are melted and coffee is frothy.

By The Gruntled Gourmand

Simple Chocolate-Covered Almonds

Simple Chocolate-Covered Almonds

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set a pot of water over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add a double boiler to the top of the pot and lower heat to a simmer.
  2. 2 Add chocolate and coconut oil to the double boiler. Stir until chocolate is melted.
  3. 3 Place a drip rack over a parchment-lined pan. Place almonds on top of the drip rack. Pour chocolate over the almonds. Allow chocolate to dry.
  4. 4 Once dry, store almonds in a resealable container.

By thedailygourmet

Instant Pot Popcorn

Instant Pot Popcorn

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. When the display indicates the pot is hot, add coconut oil and let it melt.
  2. 2 Add popcorn and stir with a rubber spatula until kernels are coated. Wait 30 seconds and stir again; kernels should be making a sizzling sound at this point. Cover pot with the glass lid and cook for 5 minutes. Cancel Sauté mode and let sit until kernels have completely stopped popping, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Transfer popcorn to a large bowl and sprinkle with salt.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Coconut Oil Pie Crust

Coconut Oil Pie Crust

2.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, coconut oil, and salt in a food processor and pulse until combined.
  2. 2 Add 5 tablespoons ice cold water and pulse. With the food processor running at low speed, add 1 additional tablespoon of water at a time until a dough forms.
  3. 3 Using your hands, pat dough to shape into a ball. Cut in half for 2 pie crusts.
  4. 4 Flour a work surface and rolling pin and roll out dough.
  5. 5 Bake as directed for any pie recipe you are following.

By Yoly

Fresh Turmeric Paste

Fresh Turmeric Paste

3.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coconut oil, turmeric root, ginger root, and black pepper in a saucepan; add 1/2 of the water. Cook and stir mixture over medium until small bubbles form around the edges, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring continually and adding small amounts of the remaining water, until mixture forms a paste, 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer paste to a glass container and cool to room temperature. Cover container tightly with a lid and refrigerate.

By Buckwheat Queen

Coconut Oil Popcorn

Coconut Oil Popcorn

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place popcorn and oil in a 3-quart pot over medium heat and cover the pot with a lid.
  2. 2 Shake the pot constantly as popcorn pops. When popping slows to a few seconds between pops, after about 3 to 5 minutes, remove pot from heat and pour popcorn into a large bowl. Season with sea salt.

By MaggieN

Vegan Fudge

Vegan Fudge

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease an 8-inch square glass baking dish with coconut oil.
  2. 2 Combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and 1/4 cup coconut oil in a saucepan. Let sit over low heat, stirring only as needed until chips are melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Refrigerate until fudge is firm, 3 to 4 hours, or put in the freezer for a faster setting time.

By Barretta Chullen

Mario's Coconut Lemon Curd

Mario's Coconut Lemon Curd

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a saucepan with enough water to come about 1 inch up the side. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  2. 2 Combine eggs, coconut oil, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a large bowl. Set the bowl on top of the saucepan so it is over, but not touching, the simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until curd is smooth and the consistency of pudding, 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove bowl from the saucepan and continue whisking curd until slightly cooled, 2 to 3 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold and slightly thickened, about 1 hour.

By Mariomaka