On Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:26:53 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:
> Has anyone here used this? I know it is widely used in raw, vegan foods but
> I didn't try it until recently. I was looking for a toast spread but this
> isn't going to be it! Reminded me of what a piece of chalk would taste like
> if dipped in coconut extract. I tried it twice. First time I couldn't get
> much out of the jar because it had just arrived, was very cold and hard as a
> rock. Second time, I tried warming it but... Ick.
>
> Tried it again today. Thin layer under some margarine. Thankfully I did
> finally find some that I can eat that tastes good. And then a think layer
> of orange marmalade. Had to gag it down. The chalkiness and coconut flavor
> took over everything else.
>
> I wound up tossing it. It was that bad. I just don't want to try using it
> in something else and ruining that. I know some people love the stuff so
> much that they eat it straight up with a spoon. I just can't see how.
>
> If you use it... How do you use it? What do you put it in?
>
> Thanks.
I googled and it sounds like you're supposed to treat it like any
other nut butter.
http://thecoconutmama.com/25-ways-to...oconut-butter/
Things you can do with coconut butter (or coconut cream concentrate):
http://balancedbites.com/what-the-he...oconut-butter/
- Spoon coconut butter straight from the jar and eat it. Yes, really.
- Blend it 50/50 with raw organic nut butter and use it as you would
nut butter, or refer to #1
- Spoon it over baked sweet potato or roasted winter squash.
- Mix it into a curry or similar dish with some water in place of
coconut milk
- Combine it with cacao powder, coconut oil and a tiny bit of honey
to make a candy-treat
- Use a tablespoon or two in a smoothie for added thickness and some
healthy fat
- Toss some shrimp or chicken in a spoonful of it with coconut oil
and hot sauce for a buffalo-style sauce
- Drizzle it softened over berries in a bowl for an amazing dessert
- Blend up a non-dairy coffee creamer (with cocoa or without)
- Anything you’d do with either chocolate sauce or nut butter-
substitute in coconut butter
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