The healthiest coconut oil recipes on the internet. Paleo, low carb, gluten-free, grain-free and so delicious!
Coconut oil is the new olive oil. It’s the oil being promoted all over creation for its health benefits, protection against heart disease, Alzheimer’s and any other major malady you can think of. Every TV and Internet doctor on the planet seems to be jumping on the coconut oil bandwagon. I myself am not at all qualified to speak to the health benefits of this oil over others, so you won’t hear any of that from me. I do believe it to be very healthy, but I believe a lot of oils and fats are healthy and I like to vary the sources of fat in my recipes. It’s a great way to change up the flavours and textures of your foods while still enjoying a healthy fat intake.
But to say I like extra virgin coconut oil would be a huge understatement. I LOVE extra virgin coconut oil and I always have a big jar on the go in my kitchen. I love the flavour and I love the tenderness it lends to baked goods. I am partial to Kelapo brand and I can honestly eat it right out of the jar. Yes, yes I can. And getting a good quality virgin coconut oil is key to accessing any of those health benefits that everyone’s talking about. Refined coconut oil is just not the same thing.
If you’ve been wanting to try to incorporate more coconut oil into your cooking, I’ve rounded up 31 healthy and amazing recipes for you to try. Some savory, some sweet. All of them are low carb or paleo (and most can be modified to be one or the other) and all of them feature healthy coconut oil. So grab your jar and get cooking!
Coconut Oil Breakfast Recipes:
Wild Blueberry Orange Scones from Running To The Kitchen
Paleo Granola from EveryDay Maven
Coconut Raspberry Chocolate Chip Muffins from A Sweet Life
Pumpkin Coconut Flour Pancakes from All Day I Dream About Food
Coconut Flour Fried Donuts from All Day I Dream About Food
Raspberry Coconut Scones on Coconut Oil Cooking
Paleo Chocolate Chip Muffins from The Iron You
Coconut Oil Snack Recipes:
Vanilla-Scented Toasted Coconut Cashew Mix from An Edible Mosaic
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Chips from Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits from What I Eat
Homemade Protein Bars from Whole New Mom
Coconut Oil Dinner Recipes:
Cauliflower Fried Rice from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Coconut Crusted Chicken Patties from Cherry Blossom Kitchen
Paleo Pistachio Pesto Pasta from Pass the Fresh
Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi Nuggets on Coconut Oil Cooking
Thai Fish Cakes from All Day I Dream About Food
Paleo Chicken Curry from My Natural Family
Roasted Vegetable Chorizo Soup from All Day I Dream About Food
Almond-Parmesan Crusted Chicken Nuggets from Peace, Love and Low-Carb
Coconut Oil Dessert Recipes:
Paleo Carrot Cupcakes from The Cupcake Project
Joyful Almond Coconut Chocolate Bites from Tasty Yummies
Coconut Raspberry Fudge from Faith Food Fitness
Chocolate Covered Coconut Bars from Art And The Kitchen
Vanilla Bean Truffles from Seasonal And Savory
Mexican Wedding Cookies from Guga’s Kitchen
Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Tart from Gourmande In the Kitchen
Coco-Cocoa-Walnut Bark from DJ Foodie
Bourbon Chocolate Truffles from I Breathe, I’m Hungry
Coconut Almond Fudge from My Whole Food Life
Nom Nom Chocolate Truffles from Nom Nom Paleo
Sugar Free Magic Shell from Sugar-Free Mom
Thanks for sharing my fudge!! 🙂
No problem! Would love if you would share and pin too! 🙂
I would happily devour each and every one of these recipes they all sound absolutely stunning!!!!!
thanks for sharing my chocolate covered coconut bars
You’re welcome, they look delicious!
Great list of recipes! I want to try those Paleo carrot cake cupcakes with spring upon us (almost)
Thanks, Erin!
Thanks for including my granola Carolyn! Have a great weekend 🙂
Thanks for including my granola Carolyn! Have a great weekend 🙂
Thanks for including my granola Carolyn! Have a great weekend 🙂
Thanks much for sharing my Coconut Crusted Chicken Patties!! Enjoy your weekend!!
My pleasure, they look phenomenal!
Thanks for sharing my homemade magic shell!
Thank you so much for this!! I am trying to convert Patrick. He HATES coconut and think that coconut oil will only taste like coconut, but in my experience I find that cooking with coconut oil does not lend a coconut-y flavor. I must try out some of these recipe on him and maybe just ‘forget’ to tell him it’s made with coconut oil 😉
Good luck! I don’t tell my kids when I cook or bake with coconut oil and now they’ve gotten used to it.
Love this roundup Carolyn! Thanks for including my recipe!
What a great post! I’ve been hearing so much about coconut oil but you have finally convinced me that I need to stop thinking about trying it and actually do it. Love all the recipes, too, can’t wait to make something!
What a beautiful post! Excited to dig in! Thank you!
Hi Carolyn, what a great idea for a round up! I’m new to your blog and as a Chef I love trying new things, my mom’s been into the coconut oil for about 2 years now and I actually love it, but I was looking for more recipes to make for her. Thanks for posting all these lovely ideas! And Hi from a fellow food lover!
Thanks, Mica! Enjoy!