(And what happens next is...even worse?) Ok, so, here at The Coconut Mama, we don't yuck anyone else's yum if we can help it. Everyone has their own lifestyle and approach for things! While we're all about all-natural living and all things coconut - especially given coconut oil's many health benefits - that doesn't mean I don't have a bite of cheesecake or some nachos every now and then. But there are limits. Right? [...]
30+ Surprisingly Easy Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Desserts
These gluten-free and dairy-free desserts are going to knock your socks off. Fact is - over the last decade, the ingredients and recipes have improved so much that, with a little work, you can get a great gluten + dairy-free version of just about any dessert. So let's dive in! A quick guide to gluten-free + dairy-free baking The "dairy-free" side of the equation is pretty simple. There are all kinds of [...]
25+ Best Almond Flour Recipes: Simple and Delicious
Almond flour has exploded in popularity due to the twin rise of gluten-free baking and the growth of alternative diets like Keto and paleo. It's not been the only beneficiary - coconut flour has done well for itself too - but it holds a lot of advantages over most flours. Here's why: Why bake with almond flour? Almond flour is incredibly versatile and makes for an excellent substitute for all-purpose flour, and its nutty [...]
16 Amazing Apple Cider Vinegar Recipes to Make Right Now
Got a bottle of apple cider vinegar and looking for something to do with it? Or looking to incorporate apple cider vinegar in your daily wellness routine? I've got you. This post is full of tried-and-true apple cider vinegar recipes that demonstrate ACV's flexibility and diversity - you can use it topically (skin and hair), you can drink it as part of a smoothie or a wellness shot, you can even put it in salad [...]
Revealed: The Best Coconut Syrup You Can Buy
Coconut syrup is amazing for delivering that shot of coconutty goodness to any recipe. It's a great replacement for other all-natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey when you want to add in some tropical flavors...and of course, if you've ever had a pina colada, you know exactly how good a little coconut flavoring can be with the right mix of drink ingredients. I've done the hard work of compiling a list of the very [...]
Coconut Flour vs All-Purpose Flour: The Final Verdict
Thinking about ditching the all-purpose flour for coconut flour, but wondering if it really is healthier? This might be just what you’re looking for. These two flours are vastly different when it comes to baking, and it’s important to know the ins and outs before deciding which one you want to stick with. But before we get into any comparisons, let's start by defining our combatants. All-purpose flour is exactly what [...]
