One more
note about coconut oil: not all refined coconut oils are the same.
Not exact matches
Melt the chocolate chips and
coconut oil (if using) in the microwave for
about 3 minutes at 50 % power, stirring after each minute (see
note).
Side
note about the thyroid and metabolism: One reason
coconut oil may improve thyroid function (and thus metabolism) is because unsaturated fats (canola, etc) actually can bog down the thyroid... if you swap in
coconut oil, this can help to un-bog the thyroid by default.
I added 6 T of Kerrygold and
about 2 T of organic
coconut oil and 6 T of MCT
oil and blended (side
note: I need a better blender seal for hot liquids).
Amy's
note: I used
about 1 cup of powdered sugar with several tablespoons of melted
coconut oil, a tablespoon of vanilla extract and enough water to get the right consistency, plus 10 drops Wild Orange EO.
● A
note about cooking oils: use saturated fats like butter or
coconut oil when cooking with med - high or high heat.
It's important to
note that a lot of information you find online
about coconut oil isn't backed by science.
A
note about substitutions: If you want to try these with all whey, I would drop the
coconut oil to 1 tablespoon.
Dough: • 3 1/4 cup gluten - free flour blend (see
note) * • 1 1/2 cup oat flour • 1/4 cup ground psyllium husk • 3 Tablespoons
coconut sugar • 2 1/4 tsp (1/4 oz packet) instant yeast • 1 Tablespoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt • 2 cups warm water,
about 110 degrees F • 2 Tablespoons melted
coconut oil • 2 large eggs Filling: • Vegetable
oil spray • 1/2 cup
coconut sugar • 1 1/2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon Glaze: • Dark maple syrup, as needed
A
note about cooking with oils: try to use saturated fats for high heat, like
coconut oil, butter, or lard.
• 1 cup pecan halves = 99 grams • 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened
coconut = 40 grams • 1 cup soft Medjool dates, pitted (
about 10 dates) = 80 grams (this is based on one date weighing 8 grams and as you know there are different sizes of dates) • 1 tablespoon
coconut oil = 15 grams • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt = 3 grams • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract = 2 grams • 1/2 cup arrowroot, or tapioca starch = 66 grams • Extra arrowroot for dusting, or
coconut sugar (see
note below)
Please
note that some holistic vets do NOT recommend that you give dogs — or cats —
coconut oil so talk to your vet
about whether or not you should be incorporating this natural ingredient into your dog's diet and health regimen.