Coconut — Cooking God's Way

Coconut Water: Real Health Benefits

Coconut water is one of nature's healthiest beverages, but what are the real health benefits? This "juice" of the young green coconut has been enjoyed for centuries by the many peoples of tropical islands and Latin American countries. We know just how good coconut is for the body, so it is no surprise that coconut water … [Read more...]

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Easter Day Coconut Cake

By Shannon 2 Comments

This coconut cake is very moist and full of coconut flavor. Perfect for Easter Day when topped with a generous layer of "Fluffy" Buttery Cream-Cheese Frosting and sprinkled with shredded coconut on top. Yummm! 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour OR spelt flour 1 cup full-fat coconut milk 1 cup filtered water (or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desserts, Holidays, Pies, Tarts, & Cakes Tagged With: Cake, Coconut, Coconut Flour, Day, Easter, Festive, Holiday, Holidays, Resurrection

“Fluffy” Buttery Cream-Cheese Frosting *

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This super fluffy, buttery cream cheese frosting is great for topping most any cake. Such as this coconut cake, or carrot cake, spice cake, even chocolate cake. You won't even miss the sugar in this recipe...though if you are not on a sugar-restricted diet, you may use honey to sweeten this frosting in-place of the stevia - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: *S & G Free*, Desserts, Desserts*, Frostings, Glazes, Icings, Holidays, Holidays* Tagged With: Butter, Buttery, Cake, Coconut, Cream Cheese, Day, Easter, Festive, Fluffy, Frosting, Holiday, Holidays, Resurrection

Coconut Flour Pineapple Muffins

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These grain-free muffins are a tropical delight any time of year, no matter what the weather! Lightly sweetened, filled with delicious pineapple pieces, and topped with walnuts and coconut - they are hard to resist.... It's a good thing these muffins are good for you! 3/4 cup coconut flour 6 large eggs 1/4 to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bakery, Breads, Muffins, Biscuits, Breakfast, Breakfast & Brunch Tagged With: Breakfast, Coconut, Coconut Flour, Grain-Free, Healthy, Muffins, Nuts, Pineapple, Walnuts

“Coconut-Pecan Frosting” for German Chocolate Cake

By Shannon 1 Comment

When I was growing up, my Mom would make me a German-Chocolate cake every year for my Birthday. It was, and still is, my absolute favorite cake! Of course she always made a boxed version and covered it with a tub of frosting. Of course I never complained...I actually looked forward to it and loved every bite of the … [Read more...]

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Your Body Will Thank You, Dance & Lose Weight

By Jeff 2 Comments

Over the past few articles we have been talking about a fat that is so good for your body, that it can help cut your risk of heart disease, give you energy, and today we will talk about how it can help you lose weight. It is amazing to understand all this fat can do for your body. Today we will round out with our last … [Read more...]