Tag: coconut

Coconut Cadbury Rice Krispies “Scotch Eggs”

Ingredients: 4 Cadbury Creme Eggs, refrigerated overnight and unwrapped 2 tablespoons butter 2 3/4 cups crisped rice cereal (Rice Krispies) 1/4 cup sweetened or unsweetened dessicated coconut 24 marshmallows sprinkles Directions: Melt butter over low heat in a large pot. Add marshmallows and stir until nearly completely melted. Removed from […]

Pineapple Coconut Matzo Granola

Ingredients: 5 sheets egg matzo, broken into bite-sized pieces* 1 1/2 tablespoons milled flax seeds 2/3 cup blanched slivered almonds 1/4 cup sweetened or unsweetened dessicated coconut 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1/2 cup bite-sized dried pineapple 1/4 cup bite-sized crystallized ginger 1/4 cup melted butter 1/3 cup golden syrup […]

Banana-Coconut Bread

Ingredients: 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt*, at room temperature 2 cups mashed overripe banana (about 4 bananas) 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup finely shredded sweetened coconut 1/2 cup canola oil 3 1/3 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch […]

Toasted Coconut Topped Bittersweet Brownies

Ingredients: 6 oz 70% dark chocolate bars* 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup coconut flakes Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Spray with baking spray or […]

Coconut Marshmallow Cornflake Treats

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 11 oz marshmallows (about 44 regular sized marshmallows) 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla paste 6 cups cornflakes 1/2 cup sweetened, flaked coconut Directions: Coat a 13×9 inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside. Toss together the coconut and cornflakes in a large bowl. Set aside. Melt butter […]

Mango Pineapple Coconut Salad

Ingredients: 1 pineapple, cut into chunks 3 mangos, cubed 1/3 cup coconut flakes 1/4 cup mint leaves Directions: Toss all ingredients together. Let marinate for 30 minutes before serving. My thoughts Another recipe that is more than the sum of its parts. One of the things I love about my […]

Tropical Mango Coconut Granola

Ingredients: 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats 5 oz dried mango, chopped 2/3 cup “fancy grade” coconut flakes* 2/3 cup black walnuts 1/3 cup agave nectar 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly 1/4 cup chopped candied ginger 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg thinly sliced peel of about 1/2 […]

Pumpkin Coconut Bread

Ingredients: 2 cups flour 2/3 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1/3 cup coconut milk 1 egg, at room temperature 5 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour or spray […]

Homemade Sno-balls

Ingredients: for the coconut: 5 cups unsweetened shredded coconut food dye for the cake: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar 1 1/4 cups hot buttermilk 1/2 cup dutch process cocoa powder 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon […]