A delicious breakfast recipe for creamy coconut oatmeal with all the fixings! It's got a great coconut flavor and a wholesome, hearty thickness. Just sweet enough and full of energy - perfect for a get-up-and-go breakfast! Coconut oatmeal ingredients Coconut oatmeal toppings These are all totally optional, but let's face it - just like froyo and homemade granola, the fun is in the toppings. I highly recommend [...]
Does Flour Absorb Water and Other Liquids?
Yes, most flours, whether gluten-containing or non-gluten-containing flour, will absorb water and other liquids and do so in varying amounts. This is one of the reasons we always recommend using the flour your recipe was designed for instead of substituting one flour for another. For example, coconut flour will absorb up to 4 times more water than all-purpose flour, so if you take a pancake recipe with all-purpose [...]
Does Flour Absorb Oil?
Flour can absorb a lot of things due to its porous nature (including smells!), which means that it can draw fats, oils, and any other liquid into its tiny crevices. If you are working with flour that contains gluten, then the gluten will even help bind the oil into your dough, which I think is kind of cool, like all these little components just helping each other out to make you a nice loaf of bread. Teamwork! Which Flour [...]
Which Flours Absorb the Most Liquid (And Which Absorb the Least)?
We have all been there. Making dough for something, and it isn’t coming together, so you throw in a bit more water, only to have it turn into a sticky mess. Such a delicate balance, and that’s just with standard all-purpose flour! When you start baking with alternative or gluten-free flour, it can be even more of a mystery, and you might find that your liquid-to-dry product ratios are all off again. So why do different [...]
Top 3 Best Coconut Aminos to Buy from Whole Foods
Looking for the best coconut aminos to buy from Whole Foods? I've got you covered! Here's my list for the best coconut aminos to buy from Whole Foods. Coconut aminos is a versatile ingredient often used as a healthier alternative to soy sauce. Made from the sap of coconut blossoms, it is gluten-free, low in sodium, and contains various essential amino acids. If you're looking to buy coconut aminos from Whole Foods, here [...]
Best Coconut Yogurt at Whole Foods
When it comes to finding the best yogurt alternatives at Whole Foods, the options can be overwhelming. However, I prefer coconut yogurt for its delicious and nutritious flavor. Below are my top picks of coconut yogurt available at Whole Foods. Finding the best coconut milk yogurt is challenging! Thankfully, my top picks of the best coconut yogurt brands are listed here. If you shop at Whole Foods, below are my top picks [...]
