First of all, I use coconut oil for, I don't know, EVERYTHING!  For every recipe that uses oil, I use coconut oil.  I pour it into smoothies.  I used to melt it in my coffee.  (I just stopped drinking coffee this week so....  I am still missing it TOO much!  Just thinking about that rich, creamy aroma.  With raw cream and honey....  YUM! But coconut I CAN HAVE SO.....)  I scramble eggs in it.  Fry chicken in it.... You get the idea!

My favorite recipe has to be for fudge.  It is a way I can still give my kids "candy" and yet it's good for them.  I've posted my recipe before so I'll give you the quickie version:

1 cup coconut oil, melted ever so gently to preserve enzymes

1 cup cocoa (I use a combination of dutch processed cocoa and raw cacao nibs, powdered)

1/2 cup to 1 cup honey or sweetener of choice

Stir until smooth.  Pour into a 8x8 pan and refrigerate.  I sometimes add a pinch of salt if I remember.  It does make it taste better.  Also, you can add dried fruits and nuts or seeds.  Extracts are fun to add.  My son really likes peppermint fudge.

Adjusting the ingredients can make a chewy, drop type cookie if you add granola, shredded coconut and nuts or seeds.  Just drop them onto waxed paper and refrigerate.  A yummy, quick "cookie." Almost like a hay stack.

Just by adding melted coconut oil and cocoa and stevia to taste, you can make chocolate "bark" by spreading it on wax paper and refrigerating.  Some people I know even use this to make chocolate "chips" to avoid the sugar and unhealthy oils in the chocolate chips.

Looking forward to reading all the other great recipes!  See more at http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2009/02/share-your-healthy-coconut-recipes-on-real-food-wednesday.html

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Posted by Anonymous

I might just have to try this recipe later today...

Thanks for sharing!

Kelly
(www.kellythekitchenkop.com)

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Posted by Jenny @ nourished kitchen

The recipe looks fantastic! I've been looking for a healthier alternative to traditional fudge.

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