Trader Joe’s came out with their Organic Virgin Coconut Oil a while ago and, like so many of their products, it quietly boomed into popularity. Some coconut oils are made with high heat and chemicals but TJ’s is cold pressed to keep the oil nutritious and delicious.
The saturated fats in coconut oil aid in the absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, and also have antibacterial properties that help digestion. It can also stand up to pretty high heat so it’s a very versatile cooking oil. The flavor is quite subtle – not overwhelming or coconutty at all (think of how olive oil has just the slightest hint of olives).
So how can you use it? Here are some of my favorite applications:
- Cooking – stir fries, homemade dressings and marinades, panfried meat, homemade popcorn, any baked good (muffins, quickbreads, etc.)
- Other Food Usages – homemade peanut butter, use in place of shortening in biscuits/pie, DIY Magic Shell, grease baking dishes with it
- Season your cast iron pans with it
- Moisturize dry skin, lips, and hair
- Mix with baking soda or oatmeal for a facial scrub
- DIY Vapor Rub
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DIY Magic Shell!?!!?! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR.
AYUP.
Studies show that MCT’s in coconut oil can significantly reduce Alzheimer’s. The Studies use about 20g per dose per day. This is a little over 2 tablespoons of organic virgin coconut oil. Does anyone know the MCT’s content of Trader Joe’s coconut oil product?
I don’t, sorry. Hopefully someone will chime in with the answer!
My hubby recently turned me on to coconut oil, he uses it for his tatoos to keep them shiny and his skin moisturized. It says on the container you can eat it too but after it’s used as a moisturizer, that’s out of the story for me. lol :)
I’ve heard of that, good tip!
Oooh, I didn’t know Trader Joe’s sold coconut oil. *scribbles it on grocery list*
Definitely try it!
2 eggs, 2-3 TBSP of honey, 2-3 TBSP of TJ’s coconut oil (melted), 1.5 cups almond flour, 1/2 TSP Sea Salt, dash of cinnamon/nutmeg, 2 TBSP of coconut flour, 1 cup fresh blueberries = best pancakes or cupcakes ever, totally Gluten Free, paleo and high fiber and moist!
Hey, thanks!