Made from pressing oil from the coconut fruit, coconut oil is a huge trend right now. Although, it is over 90% saturated fat nearly 50% of the this oil is lauric acid. Lauric acid is used by our bodies as an antifungal, antibiotic, and antioxidant. There are numerous health claims made by various coconut entities which include increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, and healthy skin, hair, and nails. One interesting thing, coconut oil contains no cholesterol so, it is a better alternative to butter. Coconut oil is mainly used in baking a sauteing.
I bought some coconut oil back in January for a Healthy Recipe Contest that we had at work.
I decided to experiment again and here is what I came up with:
2/3 cup coconut oil, softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, ground
1 1/2 cups whole wheat white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 6-ounce unsweetened dried cranberries
2/3 cup white chocolate chunks or chips
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, ground
1 1/2 cups whole wheat white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 6-ounce unsweetened dried cranberries
2/3 cup white chocolate chunks or chips
Cream oil and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Combine dry ingredients and add in slowly. Stir in cranberries and chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
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