165 coconut oil recipes

A favourite served at Din Tai Fung gets a healthy make-over. Water spinach, commonly known as kangkong, is rich in fibre, magnesium, vitamins A and C and is very low in calories. Word of caution: do not eat it raw as it may carry parasitic cysts from the waterways that are its natural habitat.

To see a very similar dessert I made this summer, check out my Grilled Peaches with Coconut Milk Ice Cream recipe.

Simple Indian potato curry with mango, coconut oil, and curry powder. Tender spiced potatoes in a fragrant sauce, vegetarian and naturally vegan.

Midori cake is a pale-green Bundt built on yellow cake mix and pistachio pudding, soaked with melon liqueur and finished with a Midori-cream cheese glaze. Retro doctored cake mix at its showy best.

These are not only delicious and reminiscent of your favourite carrot cake, they are also good for you! With no added sweeteners and completely gluten and dairy free, these are as tasty as they are good for you and make the perfect Sunday brunch or dessert.

A fresh take on the traditional banana bread utilizing the widely-available persimmon – the national fruit of Japan. Persimmons are rich in vitamins A and C, and contain high amounts of manganese, a co-factor for the enzyme superoxide dismutase, for healthy mucous membranes and skin, as well as a known protectant against lung and mouth cancers. They are also an excellent source of fibre and B-complex vitamins.

Salted caramel ice-cream and desserts have become standard on many restaurant menus in Singapore – as delicious as they are, they are not always the healthiest and are usually loaded with refined sugar and questionable fats. This very easy dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth, while giving you a boost of antioxidants, and magnesium. And the best part is that it can be ready in under 45 minutes (including freezing time).

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Filo shrimp puffs with spiced shrimp, coconut, ginger, and turmeric wrapped in flaky filo pastry triangles and baked golden. A crispy, aromatic appetizer with Southeast Asian flair.

Gluten-free candy bars made from dates, cashews, and almond butter topped with dark chocolate. These no-bake energy bars taste indulgent but pack natural sweetness and healthy fats.

A super-healthy take on the original German classic - guilt free! Made with antioxidant-rich raw cacao, healthy coconut oil and cacao butter, high-protein mesquite powder, and filled with juicy wolfberries, vitamin E-rich almonds, and other delicious toppings of your choice.

Golden-browned chicken simmers in rich coconut milk with mushrooms, garlic, and a fragrant herb bouquet. This Caribbean-inspired one-skillet braise is comfort food with a tropical twist.

Gado-gado Indonesian salad with tofu, bean sprouts, potatoes, and vegetables in a warm coconut-peanut sauce. A classic street food platter with homemade dressing.

Mild coconut fish curry with mustard seeds, fenugreek, turmeric, tamarind, and grated coconut simmered with cubed fish. A South Indian-style curry that's fragrant without the heat.

No-cook Singapore peanut satay sauce with coconut milk, shallots, garlic, cumin, coriander, and chili. Blended smooth in a food processor in 15 minutes. Serve at room temperature.

Keep these in the freezer and enjoy anytime you feel like having something sweet. Perfect with an afternoon cup of tea or coffee.