So, you know how we've got our classic go-to milk, right? Well, let's talk about a new contender in town: pistachio milk. Yep, you heard me right – milk made from those little green nuts. Let's see how pistachio milk and regular milk compare and find out which is the better choice! Comparing pistachio milk vs milk Pistachio milkCow milk (including whole, 2%, skim, etc.)TypePlant-based (nut/seed [...]
Which Nut Butter Is the Lowest in Sugar?
Nut butter is generally considered a low-carb food, which means most types of nut and seed butters are low in sugar. Which nut butter is the lowest in sugar? Seven types of nut and seed butters contain less than one gram of sugar (most of them include zero grams of sugar per serving) and include: We’ll review these low-sugar nut butters in detail in this article, as well as compare their nutrition stats [...]
Coconut Milk vs Almond Milk: The Ultimate Verdict
Coconut milk and almond milk are two of my favorite non-dairy milk options available. But how do they really compare? Well, I've done some sippin' and tastin', and I'm here to give you the lowdown on these two dairy-free contenders! Comparing coconut milk vs almond milk Coconut milkAlmond milkTypePlant-based (nut milk)Plant-based (nut milk)Common allergensTree nuts (though most people with tree nut allergies can [...]
Coconut Flour Gingerbread Cookies
These coconut flour gingerbread cookies are the perfect paleo treat to make to celebrate the holidays and new year! These simple cookies are grain-free and paleo-friendly. I originally published this recipe for coconut flour gingerbread cookies back in 2012. Since then, my baking and photography skills have improved. So I thought it was time to revise this post with new and updated images and a few tweaks to the [...]
How To Make Cream of Coconut (Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut Alternative)
Cream of coconut is a sweet coconut syrup made with sugar and coconut milk. It’s a key ingredient in Pina Coladas and many tropical cocktails. Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut and Real Gourmet are brands that make cream of coconut, this recipe works as an alternative. If you’ve ever made a pina colada, you have most likely come across cream of coconut. I initially used cream of coconut with my first coconut cream pie [...]
Quick & Easy Coffee Body Scrub Recipe
This homemade antioxidant coffee body scrub exfoliates the skin, helps reduce the appearance of cellulite, and moisturizes the skin with coconut oil. It's the perfect body scrub for the coffee lover in your life! Body scrubs are a great product to help your skin feeling moisturized and nourished. You can spend $12 to $25 for a high quality scrub or just a few dollars making it home with organic ingredients. When [...]
