5 Surprising Ways You Can Eat More Fat-Burning Coconut Oil Every Day

The “Tree of Life” provides us with nature’s universal solvent.

Quiet down the Lion King music playing in your head, I’m not talking about Rafiki’s tree.

In Southeast Asia, India and other tropical locations, the coconut tree is known as The Tree Life. Today there are over 1500 studies proving the incredible health benefits of coconut oil.

Coconut oil is known to:

Balances Hormones Boost Metabolism

Improves Digestion Moisturizes Skin

Reduces Cellulite Decreases Wrinkles and Age Spots

Improves Alzheimer’s Balances Blood Sugar and Improves Energy

Burns Fat Increases HDL and Lower LDL Cholesterol

With all these amazing advantages the question remains, why aren’t you using more coconut oil?

Don’t worry I know what your answer is.

It can be difficult and irritating to find ways to add something new to your everyday routine. Especially if you have to go out of your way to create, bake, or make it in your spare time.

Instead of going out of your way, why not try adding coconut oil to things you already eat!

Substitutions:

Coconut oil is incredibly versatile. It can substitute for almost all cooking oils and butters. It is also very easily incorporated into your pre-existing recipes with little hassle.

If your morning oatmeal is tired and boring then consider adding 1 tsp-1tbsp of coconut oil. The oil doesn’t change the consistency of your morning gruel, but rather adds a hint of sweetness.

Other than using it as an additive to your existing recipes, here are some ways you can incorporate coconut oil into your daily usage.

1.Coconut Oil Coffee:

83% of American adult’s drink coffee every morning. It is extremely easy to add coconut oil to your morning brew and of course is chock full of all the goodness.

Ingredients

1 espresso shot

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon carob powder (optional)

1 teaspoon raw honey (optional but helps emulsify coffee)

Instructions

Place all ingredients except coffee in a microwave safe container
Microwave on high until the liquid is warmed through

Pour into blender and process until frothy
Pour into coffee glass
Brew your espresso shot directly into the coffee glass

Stir to combine
Enjoy

2. Coconut oil coffee creamer:

Of course coconut oil makes a great coffee creamer.

Want to know why?

There are four reasons:

It is always on-hand and doesn’t expire like typical dairy creamers.

It doesn’t cool down your HOT coffee.
It doesn’t make your coffee taste too greasy or coconut-y.
It doesn’t use palm oil, preservatives or artificial sweeteners.

and lastly, coconut oil coffee creamer provides a rich and creamy coffee that leaves you feeling alert and energized longer than your ordinary coffee would.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup Coconut oil, Organic. (Soft, but not melted.)
1 tsp. Cinnamon Powder, Organic.

1 tsp. Pure vanilla extract.
1 tbsp. Cocoa powder, organic. (optional)

Instructions:

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir together until they’re well combined.

Store in a glass jar with a sealed lid.
Brew your favorite cup of coffee (about 2 cups).
Add 1-2 tbsp. of coconut oil coffee creamer to your hot coffee.

Using a blender, blend the coffee + creamer on high for about 5 seconds.
Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy

3. Strawberry Coconut Oil Smoothie. (Elixir)

You can easily take this elixir as an on-the-go breakfast or as a daily snack. It’s a creamy and satisfying smoothie, with the goodness of strawberries, greek yogurt, and coconut oil.

This recipe will keep you feeling refreshed, energized and invigorated. OH– it will also make you feel fuller longer and put an end to those incessant tummy grumbles.

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen strawberries.

½ cup plain greek yogurt.
1 medium banana.
⅓ cup cold water.

2 Tbsp coconut oil.
1 tsp honey.

Instructions:

Put the strawberries, yogurt, banana, and water in a blender and blend on high until well combined.

Heat the coconut oil until it becomes liquid.
Turn the blender on and slowly pour the coconut oil into the mixture.
Leave the blender on and slowly add the honey.

Continue blending for 20 seconds.

4. Raw Energy Balls

I remember the first time I tried an energy ball…

My friend was so excited about them and demanded that I try one. After reluctantly taking one of her “balls” I became hooked on the easy, nutrient packed snacks.

They’re just the perfect amount of healthy, in a perfect snack size portion. They have pretty much taken over the health foods scene since then and you can pretty much find recipes for them anywhere.

This particular crunchy recipe checks all the important boxes but also uses coconut oil to give it that extra punch of flavor and power.

Ingredients:

1 cup of medjool dates.

3/4 of a cup of almonds.
3/4 of a cup of walnuts or any other nut.
2 tablespoons of chia seeds.

2 tablespoons of ground flax seed.
1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
1 tablespoon of hemp protein powder.

1 tablespoon of raw cacao powder.

Instructions:

Start by placing the almonds, walnuts, ground flax seed and chia seeds in your food processor, or blender.
Blend for 1 minute, until a flour forms and the nuts have crumbled.

Then add the remaining ingredients, pitting the dates before adding.
Blend for another minute until a stick dough forms.
Use your hands to roll the mixture into little balls, place in a bowl and store in the fridge.

Bite and enjoy! Just try not to eat them all at once!

5. Coconut Oil Honey “Butter”

I am constantly looking for a new spread to put on my toast. My natural peanut butter and homemade jam can only satisfy me for so long. This kick ass recipe is a great way to add more coconut butter to my life and satisfy my sweet tooth.

Change it up. Liven up your bread’s life.

Ingredients:

1/2 c. extra-virgin coconut oil
3 – 4 Tbsp. honey, according to taste

Instructions:

Combine coconut oil and honey

beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy and super creamy.
Serve over rolls, wheat bread, banana bread, French toast, or anything else you can think of.

Like I said, coconut oil is amazing. Its incredible and of course It’s versatile.

Try these five recipes for sweet coconut-y additions to your life.

They’re fast. They’re easy. And boy-oh-boy are they worth it!

Sources:

http://draxe.com/coconut-oil-uses/

http://deliciouslyella.com/the-ultimate-energy-bites-vegan-gluten-free-dairy-free/

http://mynearestanddearest.com/strawberry-coconut-oil-smoothie/

http://modernhippiehousewife.com/2015/11/08/coconut-oil-coffee-creamer/

http://naturalfitfoodie.com/coconut-oil-coffee/

http://www.eatcakefordinner.net/2014/01/coconut-oil-honey-butter.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EatCakeForDinner+%28%3Ccenter%3E+++Eat+Cake+For+Dinner%21%3C%2Fcenter%3E%29