There are several coconut products to choose from while stocking your refrigerator and pantry. Among the most popular are coconut oil and coconut milk. Both are made from the pulp of coconuts but are as different as the “oil” and “milk” in their names would suggest. Here’s a summary of each. Coconut oil Coconut fruit is high in fat, the majority of it being saturated fat. Coconut oil is made by [...]
Canned vs. Carton Coconut Milk: What’s the Difference?
Coconut milk is a popular choice as a non-dairy milk alternative and comes in several varieties, including canned and carton. The main difference between canned and carton coconut milk are their texture and fat content. Canned coconut milk is very high in fat and low in liquid, and carton coconut milk is essentially canned coconut milk diluted with water to make it thin and drinkable. Carton coconut milk is most [...]
Coconut Milk Vs Almond Milk: Everything You Need To Know
There are several varieties of coconut milk and almond milk to choose from at the grocery store; you can choose from shelf-stable cartons or refrigerated cartons of both. It’s important to note that coconut milk used as a drinkable dairy milk alternative is different from coconut milk used in cooking (especially in recipes like curry), which is canned and much higher in fat than liquid coconut milk. When choosing [...]
Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
I use vanilla extract in a lot of my baking. Unfortunately, the cost of buying organic vanilla (over $8 for 4oz) is too expensive, so I decided to make my own. This homemade vanilla extract taste delicious and makes a wonderful gift during the holiday season. Vanilla extract is so easy to make and tastes soo much better than the extract you purchase from the store. The longer the extract sits with the vanilla [...]
Coconut Water vs. Coconut Milk for Breastfeeding Mothers
Breastfeeding requires good hydration on the part of the nursing mother. You might notice a dip in your milk supply if you’re not drinking enough fluids while breastfeeding. Coconut water and coconut milk are among several drinks that have become popular for breastfeeding because they’re thought to boost milk supply and hydrate better than water. Coconut water is the more popular choice among new mothers, but both [...]
Coconut Creamer Recipe
My coconut creamer recipe is crazy easy to make. All you need is quality coconut milk, a healthy sweetener like honey, and natural extract. This dairy-free homemade coffee creamer comes together in minutes and is compatible with whole30, paleo and vegan diets! I usually start my day with a cup of organic coffee with coconut milk creamer, sweetener and gelatin (for protein and to balance the carbs and fat). The coconut [...]
