How to Use Coconut Oil to Increase Your Energy

How to Use Coconut Oil to Increase Your Energy

You may already be convinced of coconut oil’s ability to give you added energy, but if you are having second thoughts about taking it due to its texture or flavor, there are ways for you to including it in your diet without letting its distinct taste and texture overpower your taste buds:

1. Add coconut oil to your morning coffee.

Drinking your daily cup of hot coffee in the morning is a perfect way of consuming coconut oil to increase your energy levels. Dealing with its oily consistency can put you off though; fortunately, this recipe will allow coconut oil to lend well into your coffee and let you come up with rich and creamy brew.

Perk-Me-Up Coffee

Ingredients:

Coconut oil (1 to 2 tablespoons);
organic coffee/herbal coffee/chai tea (1 cup);
vanilla (1/4 teaspoon);
unsalted grass-fed butter (1 teaspoon); and stevia extract (2 drops).

Directions:

Pour the organic coffee/herbal coffee/chai tea into a blender. Add the coconut oil, vanilla, butter, and stevia extract. Process on high for about twenty seconds or until the mixture turns out frothy. Drink and enjoy right away.

2. Enhance the taste of homemade energy bars with coconut oil.

For those who rely on added energy, making an energy bar that incorporates coconut oil is among the smartest (and tastiest) things to do.

Bursting with healthy fats and energy-boosting benefits, this recipe for coconut energy bars will be a sure hit among kids and adults alike. Coconut Bars

Ingredients:

Coconut oil (1/2 cup);
Chia seeds/thinly shredded coconut (1/2 cup);
Cocoa powder (1/2 cup);
Shredded coconut (1 1/5 cups);
Stevia extract (2 drops);
Cocoa butter (1/2 cup);
Vanilla extract (2 drops).

Directions:

Heat a small saucepan on low. Add the cocoa butter and allow it to melt, before adding the coconut oil. Stir well and then add the honey, cocoa powder, and chia seeds/thinly shredded coconut.

Add the vanilla and stevia extracts before pouring the mixture into a baking dish (9x13) lined with parchment paper. Place in the refrigerator for about one hour to set, before cutting into bars. Serve and enjoy.

3. Kick up the energy-boosting factor of protein shakes with coconut oil.

Take your protein shakes to the next energy-giving levels by following this simple recipe: Choco Coconut Banana Protein Shake

Ingredients:

Melted coconut oil (1 to 3 tablespoons); Cocoa (1 teaspoon);
Raw organic whole milk/coconut milk (1/2 cup);
Guar gum (1/4 teaspoon);
Xantham gum (1/4 teaspoon);
Frozen banana (1 piece); Chocolate-flavored protein powder (2 to 3 scoops); Ice cubes (5 pieces);
Water (3/4 cup).

Directions:

In a blender, pour the whole milk/coconut milk and water. Add the guar gum, xantham gum, frozen banana, protein powder, and ice cubes.

Process well while gradually adding the coconut oil. Once the texture becomes smooth, pour into a tall glass and drink immediately.

4. Incorporate coconut oil in hot drinks.

Besides adding it to your hot coffee, you can also use coconut oil to “power up” other hot drinks. Try this recipe for hot milk: Choco Pecan Milk

Ingredients:

Virgin coconut oil (3 tablespoons); Organic cocoa powder (2 tablespoons); Pecans (1/4 cup);
Hot organic whole milk (1 ½ cups);
Raw honey (1 to 2 tablespoons).

Directions:

Pour the hot milk in a food processor. Add the cocoa powder, pecans, and honey before blending well until the mixture is smooth.

Gradually add the coconut oil into the food processor while letting it run. Serve in a large glass or mug.

5. Sneak in coconut oil in other ways:Popcorn

Directions:

Take a large pot (heavy-bottomed) and completely coat its surface with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Add ½ cup of popcorn, shaking the pot to make sure all the kernels are covered in coconut oil.

Heat the pot on medium-high. Cover the pot, but allow the steam to escape by leaving the lid slightly open. Allow 5 minutes for the popcorn to completely pop. Veggies

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine coconut oil (1 tbsp), lemon juice (1 tbsp), thyme (1 tsp), salt (1 tsp), and pepper (1 tsp). Brush the resulting mixture on zucchini, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, beets, and other vegetables.

Sweet Potato Chips

Directions:

Set the oven at 400 degrees to preheat. Meanwhile, cut the sweet potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick slices, and then place on a large baking sheet. Lightly brush the sweet potato slices with coconut oil before placing in the oven to bake for fifteen minutes or until they are lightly browned. Season with some salt and eat the sweet potato chips plain or with salsa.

Nut Butter

Directions:

Place 2 cups of almonds, cashews, or another type of nuts in a food processor. Add coconut oil (2 tablespoons) and blend until the mixture turns out buttery-smooth.

Add more flavor by drizzling a bit of maple syrup or honey, or adding a dash of cinnamon or ground coffee. You can use your nut butter as a delicious spread on your toast, bagel, or muffin for breakfast.