Why Coconut Oil?

  • So why are we so crazy about coconut oil? Sure, there's plenty of cooking oil options these days —
    olive oil, corn oil, soybean oil and many others —
    but we think virgin coconut oil is the best for its flavor, its health benefits, and about a million other reasons. Here you'll find the latest ways we see coconut oil changing the world.

Creamy Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Soup 

Bowl of butternut squash soup with kelapo coconut oil

My favorite way to warm up during the winter is with some hot soup. Here is a healthy, rich soup to keep you and your family warm this cold winter. This recipe is also another way to get some more nutritious vegetables into your diet. By adding Kelapo coconut oil, this light dish will keep you feeling full for hours. To add a bit of texture to your dish, I recommend sprinkling some roasted pumpkin seeds on top to serve. Enjoy!    Ingredients:  2 ½ pounds butternut squash (peeled and pre-cut into chunks)  3 medium carrots (peeled and split lengthwise into chunks)  1 medium yellow onion […]

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Red Valentine’s Day Pancakes 

Food is always the way to someone’s heart. Here is a special breakfast in bed recipe to surprise your significant other on Valentine’s Day! The beets give these pancakes their beautiful natural red color without added food dyes. And don’t worry, these pancakes will still taste sweet thanks to our other ingredients! Your special someone will enjoy waking up to this healthy treat in the morning. The Kelapo ghee gives the pancakes that added richness in flavor that conventional butter lacks. Happy Valentine’s Day!   Ingredients:  3 tablespoons melted Kelapo ghee  1 cup all-purpose flour  ¾ cup whole wheat flour  3 tablespoons light brown sugar  1 tablespoon baking powder  ½ teaspoon kosher […]

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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Here is a delicious Valentine’s Day treat for that special someone. This recipe is very easy to follow and only requires 4 ingredients: chocolate chips, Kelapo coconut oil, fresh strawberries, and a sprinkle of love. The coconut oil will add a rich flavor and keep the chocolate a smooth consistency that is perfect for dipping. You can substitute strawberries for a variety of different fruits or even nuts! My favorite is making chocolate-covered fruit as a healthy treat to satisfy those occasional sweet tooth cravings.   Ingredients:  16 ounces milk chocolate chips  2 tablespoons Kelapo coconut oil  1 lb. fresh strawberries (with leaves)  Directions:Using a double boiler, start to melt […]

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