Hello, coconut! These baking recipes ditch butter and other cooking oils in favor of coconut oil, reportedly rich in antioxidants and healthy fats. Give these favorites a try.
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Mix It Up! 10 Dessert Recipes Featuring Coconut Oil on Relish
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Dark Chocolate Coconut Truffles
A fan of Almond Joy candy bars? These babies are basically a healthier fix, sans almonds. See the recipe.
www.gimmesomeoven.com
3-Ingredient Coconut Oil Biscuits
Everything you love about fluffy, comforting biscuits—only three ingredients away. See the recipe.
www.averiecooks.com
Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Super soft and loaded with chocolate, these cookies will have you reaching for seconds (and maybe even thirds). See the recipe.
www.minimalistbaker.com
Vegan Chocolate Cake
Layers of rich mousse and chocolate ganache—but entirely vegan-friendly. See the recipe.
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No Bake Vegan Brownies with Chocolate Ganache
These no-bake brownies are filled with walnuts, almonds and dates. The ganache finish is to-die-for. See the recipe.
