Prairie Farmer Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 So I was attempting to create coconut flour for a recipe cuz I didn't have any, and I put some dried, unsweetened coconut flakes (nothing else) into a blendtec. It didn't make flour - but what it did create was an incredibly sweet, thick paste. Interesting how sweet it tastes compared to just eating the flakes, unblended. Anyhoo, my immediate thought was - sugar! I'll put this in my coffee! But, after thinking about that, I thought hmm....maybe not such a good idea. I, after all, starting Whole30 (this is my 2nd month) mainly to break a bad sugar addiction. Used to start out my day with a "little coffee with my cream and sugar." Now I'm pretty happy with my coffee with just a dollop of coconut cream. OTOH, this would sorta be the same as coconut amino's. Right? So, what do you guys say? My inclination is maybe it is okay as an ingredient for certain recipes. And definitely post Whole30 might be nice as a sugar substitute for the occasional dessert. But if I start putting spoonfuls of this into my coffee I'm probably going to be doing myself no good... Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 >Anyhoo, my immediate thought was - sugar! > mainly to break a bad sugar addiction I think you answered your own question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted January 8, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 8, 2016 What you made is actually coconut butter. Like almond butter, it's extremely hard to exercise portion control. Best use is to dollop atop your sweet potato. But some people have to banish it from their homes. I would definitely not use it in coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted January 10, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 10, 2016 So I was attempting to create coconut flour for a recipe cuz I didn't have any, and I put some dried, unsweetened coconut flakes (nothing else) into a blendtec. It didn't make flour - but what it did create was an incredibly sweet, thick paste. Interesting how sweet it tastes compared to just eating the flakes, unblended. Anyhoo, my immediate thought was - sugar! I'll put this in my coffee! But, after thinking about that, I thought hmm....maybe not such a good idea. I, after all, starting Whole30 (this is my 2nd month) mainly to break a bad sugar addiction. Used to start out my day with a "little coffee with my cream and sugar." Now I'm pretty happy with my coffee with just a dollop of coconut cream. OTOH, this would sorta be the same as coconut amino's. Right? So, what do you guys say? My inclination is maybe it is okay as an ingredient for certain recipes. And definitely post Whole30 might be nice as a sugar substitute for the occasional dessert. But if I start putting spoonfuls of this into my coffee I'm probably going to be doing myself no good... Thoughts? Re: your comment about coconut aminos. No, it would not be the same as coconut aminos. Coconut aminos are a fermented product where all the sugar is fermented away... Also, I can't think of a single person who would not be able to exercise self control around coconut aminos, where coconut butter... ya, I know LOTS of people who can't be anywhere near the stuff lest the entire jar go missing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Best tip for it is never eat it from the jar. I like the little containers from Lunch Bots for a serve I can't go crazy with http://www.lunchbots.com/products/leak-proof-containers/dips-leak-proof-stainless-steel-condiment-container/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoldengrahamgirl Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Artisana coconut butter packets for me! Your taste buds must really be changing if the natural sweetness of coconut butter made you think you created sugar. That's great news! But keep it out of sugar and no desserts! Green olives are a great way to end a meal and soon your mind will associate the strong salty taste with the end of a meal instead of wanting a sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaPT Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 what a cute post!!!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.