Coconut is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes, from sweet to savory. It’s a great way to add a touch of tropical flavor to your meals. Here’s 27+ delicious coconut recipes to try out!
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With its versatility and delicious flavor, coconut is a great ingredient to have in your kitchen. So get creative and experiment with different coconut recipes to find your favorites.
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Coconut Recipes to Transport You to the Tropics
Drinks
Coconut Mojito
This Creamy Coconut Mojito recipe is perfect for the summer. Mint, rum and lime juice combine with cream of coconut, served up on ice with a sugar-lime rim.
This Golden Milk Latte recipe is easy to make ahead. When you want to enjoy a Golden Milk Latte simply combine this healthy vanilla-scented turmeric blend with your favorite milk and enjoy warm or cold.
This Creamy Coconut Blackberry Mojito recipe is perfect for the summer. Blackberries, mint, rum and lime juice combine with cream of coconut, served up on ice with a sugar-lime rim. Delicious!
This easy White Christmas Margarita is the dreamiest Christmas cocktail around! It’s made with cream of coconut and lime juice for the perfect tropical escape on a cold winter day. Garnish with cranberries and rosemary for a stunning cocktail that looks like Christmas in a cup!
Piña Colada is a refreshing summer cocktail with only four simple ingredients, frozen pineapple, cream of coconut, white rum, and dark rum.Recipe: Will Cook For Smiles
This Pineapple Coconut Margarita is a tropical twist on the classic cocktail that will transport you straight to a beach vacation!Recipe: The Healthful Ideas
This Tik Tok-viral coconut cloud smoothie is made with banana, avocado and pineapple with coconut milk and more for a refreshing drink.Recipe: Cooking with Cocktail Rings
Coconut macaroons are sweet, chewy and full of coconut flavor. They’re easy to make, gluten free & the perfect dessert for Passover & Easter.Recipe: Two Peas & Their Pod
This Creamy Coconut Cheesecake is made with coconut milk, coconut extract, and shredded coconut, so you know it’s loaded with refreshing coconut flavor! The crunchy graham cracker crust is the perfect contrast to the creamy filling and fluffy whipped cream topping. Recipe: Baker by Nature
This vegan ice cream is made with only 3 simple ingredients! And it’s paleo, dairy free, gluten free, nut free and refined sugar free.Recipe: Bananas About Life
These no bake chocolate haystack cookies are satisfying, chocolatey and the perfect treat to make when you need a snack in a hurry.Recipe: Life Around the Table
Chocolate Coconut Almond Bars- Dangerously easy, totally healthy, and oh so difficult to put down! Best way to start your weekend! Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
This Sweet Ricotta Toast with Blackberries & Honey is finished with fresh berries & coconut flakes. It’s a deliciously sweet & creamy breakfast or quick snack.
Simple Coconut Breakfast Porridge – a wholesome and cozy breakfast recipe with quinoa, oats, coconut milk, and one surprise ingredient!Recipe: Pinch of Yum
Soft, moist and fluffly vegan blueberry and coconut muffins! Perfect for breakfast or anytime of the day snack! Ready in under an hour.Recipe: Cupful of Kale
An easy, oil-free recipe for fluffy vegan pancakes with coconut and blueberries! This recipe can be made gluten-free and sugar-free, if needed.Recipe: Running On Real Food
Thai Curry Meatballs is a recipe that I make on the regular. I like that the ingredients are easy to find in the local grocery store, and the fact that it’s a nutritious and quick weeknight dinner option that will be on your table in just 30 minutes!
This Butter Chickpea Curry feature tender chickpeas simmered in an intensely flavorful and aromatic Indian-inspired butter sauce. Either serve it as the main course with rice or as a delicious vegetarian and vegan-friendly side dish.
Coconut shrimp is simple to make and tastes better than anything from a restaurant! This recipe can be ready fast and includes a dipping sauce.Recipe: Sugar Spun Run
Tom Kha is one of the very best soups! It’s creamy, coconut-y and so versatile. (you can add shrimp, tofu, or chicken!) up to you!Recipe: Lindsey Eats LA
Crockpot Coconut Chicken Curry with Crispy Shallot Basil Oil
Crockpot Coconut Chicken Curry with Crispy Shallot Basil Oil: Thai-inspired chicken curry for cold winter days and made in the crockpot!Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
This Coconut Lime Rice is fragrant, fluffy, and easy to make. The mild coconut flavor is delectable, making this simple side dish perfect for curries, stir fry, stew, and more. Rice cooker, Instant Pot, and stovetop directions included.
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27+ Coconut Recipes to Try Out!
Coconut is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes, from sweet to savory. It's a great way to add a touch of tropical flavor to your meals. Here's 27+ delicious coconut recipes to try out! Try this Coconut Lime Rice is fragrant, fluffy, and easy to make. The mild coconut flavor is delectable, making this simple side dish perfect for curries, stir fry, stew, and more.
Combine rice, coconut milk, chicken stock, and salt in a rice cooker.
Cook on “quick” setting or white rice setting.
After the cook time is up, allow the rice to sit for 5-10 minutes.
Stir in the shredded coconut and, if desired, the cilantro and lime juice.
Enjoy!
Notes
Instant Pot Directions:
Add the rinsed jasmine rice, broth, and coconut milk to the pot and seal the lid closed. Set the steam valve in the sealed position.
Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining steam.
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the shredded coconut and fresh lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Stovetop Directions:
Add the rinsed jasmine rice, coconut milk, and broth (or water) to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid.
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the shredded coconut and fresh lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Can I pour you a glass of wine? Let’s have some fun in the kitchen! Maybe some pasta? A juicy steak? I’ve got loads of yummy, easy recipes for you! Because cooking should feel as comfy as your favorite yoga pants. ♥
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