March 21, 2014

Tropical Traditions Coconut Cream Concentrate! [Giveaway Ended]

Giveaway! Tropical Traditions Coconut Cream Concentrate

Did you see the Andes mint recipe I posted using coconut butter (aka coconut cream concentrate)? Have you ever tried coconut butter? If you haven't (or just need a new jar), I wanted you guys to have a chance to try it out and Tropical Traditions offered to give a jar to one of you! So what is this coconut cream concentrate I speak of?

Coconut cream concentrate is also known as coconut butter or coconut manna. If you see those terms, it's all the same. According to Tropical Traditions' website, coconut cream concentrate:

"has NO water, and is pure coconut. Unlike the commercial varieties, it also contains ALL the fiber of the coconut. Pure, dried coconut contains more fiber per gram than even oat bran! This fiber has been stripped out of commercial coconut milks and coconut creams. . . Coconut Cream Concentrate, however, contains NO additives and NO preservatives at all: it is 100% natural coconut made from certified organic Philippine coconuts grown without pesticides or fertilizers." 

Did you know you can make coconut milk from your coconut cream concentrate? To be honest, I read this before and I've never tried it. I don't know why, but I'm going to do it now! One quart of coconut cream concentrate will make 192 servings of coconut milk! (It will be grainy this way, but perfect for smoothies. To make coconut milk from dried coconut, watch this video from Tropical Traditions.)

One lucky winner (in the USA or Canada) will receive one jar (32oz) of Tropical Traditions Coconut Cream Concentrate!

I really love Tropical Traditions and believe in their products. They are very reasonably priced and offer free shipping often. (I'm not trying to sound like a sales pitch here. I only promote companies I actually use myself.) I typically purchase: dried coconut (shredded/flakes), coconut flour, expeller-pressed coconut oil (for when I don't want the flavor), organic cotton balls, and occasionally the fair-trade coffee and a few others. I absolutely love their raw honey (though I can only buy it when it's on sale).

Tropical Traditions is also the best place to get Virgin Coconut Oil. Learn more about their Virgin Coconut Oil here. Plus, check out this great list for all the uses for coconut oil. They also have soy-free eggs and grassfed/pastured meat if you are looking for a source.


Giveaway! Tropical Traditions Coconut Cream Concentrate

If you follow my blog, you know I like to make treats with coconut butter. It is so good you can eat it off the spoon. Seriously, many people do. While I like the taste plain, I'm not a fan of the dry peanut-butter-like feeling in my mouth. Nothing personal, coconut butter. I'm just weird. So, I experiment with coconut cream concentrate and make delicious coconut-filled treats. I have so many more ideas in my head wanting to break free, but here are the ones I've posted so far:

Recipes using Coconut Cream Concentrate

Watch this video for how to prepare your coconut cream concentrate (when you get a new jar).

Update: Tropical Traditions has Free Shipping this weekend, so for you regulars or someone that wants to try them out, this is the best time!

[Ended] Enter the Giveaway:

To enter, subscribe to the Tropical Traditions' newsletter and fill out the Rafflecopter widget below. Contest ends March 27th at 11:59 pm EDT. Open to residents of USA and Canada (customs and duties may apply). Winner will be chosen at random by Rafflecopter and notified via email within 24 hours of giveaway ending. If winner doesn't respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.


Good luck! Don't forget to check out my recipes using coconut butter!

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product. 

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you order by clicking on any of my links and have never ordered from Tropical Traditions in the past, you will receive a free book on Virgin Coconut Oil, and I will receive a discount coupon for referring you.


122 comments:

  1. Hi! Not sure yet. There are a couple of recipes I want to try.

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  2. I imagine it would probably taste great on top of pancakes or waffles

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  3. I love having coconut butter with fruit (banana slices, strawberries, or apple slices).

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  4. I have bought the coconut creme before. I need a new jar...
    I have used the coconut creme mainly for smoothies.

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  5. I would use it on homemade gluten free banana bread. Thanks for the chance.

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  6. Coconut butter is perfect for all baking and cooking! I have been using coconut oil for everything from cooking, adding to my coffee to oil pulling and I cant wait to try the coconut butter. I have so many new smoothie recipes that call for it.

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  7. I'll mix some in my almond butter!

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  8. Hello, I am not sure yet how I would use it as it will be a new product to me.

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  9. I'd love to make a cake with it, and then with coconut frosting, and a lemon filling. No recipe yet, but I've been eyeing this at the store, wanting it!!

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  10. At the moment I have no idea - I would probably look for ideas online

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  11. I'd like to try in a cake recipe

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  12. I use coconut products in recipes for Indian food.

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  13. I'd cook with it!

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  14. I just saw a recipe for a flourless chocolate cake using coconut butter...I would for sure use it to make that!

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  15. I would make a cake or cookies.

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  16. I use coconut oil for everything. stir fry, banana bread, cookies, ect.

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  17. I would make the recipes you posted, especially since they are gluten and dairy free! My dad has recently found out that he is developing a whole host of allergies and has to severely change his diet. I would love to make him a treat that he can actually eat!

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  18. Although I've not tried Coconut Cream Concentrate before, I have seen some recipes which I would like to try for making organic, low-carb goodies, including candies.

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  19. I would try some new recipes, love to try coconut cream! thanks for the giveaway!

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  20. I would use it in place of other oil on my vegetables and also just to have a bit to taste by itself.

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  21. I love coconut oil for baking and for marinating sauces.The possibilies are endless as I have been researching on it's healthy DIY recipes.I would love to win some.

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  22. Jennifer Emerson BoazMarch 22, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    I would use it any way I could find on Pinterest!

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  23. I would use it to bake muffins

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  24. I would make the mini coconut tarts! They look delicious. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  25. I have a lot of ideas! Mix in cake mixes and different butters.

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  26. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 23, 2014 at 1:10 AM

    Oh yes! Cinnamon Eats has a pancake topped with coconut butter that looks really good: http://cinnamoneats.com/2013/07/29/paleo-carrot-pancakes/



    Good luck!

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  27. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 23, 2014 at 1:12 AM

    Hey, hey, we don't eat bread around here! Kidding! :) Mmmm, on (gluten-free for me) banana bread sounds good!

    Good luck in the giveaway!

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  28. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 23, 2014 at 1:13 AM

    I haven't tried that, Amy...dooing it! Thanks and good luck!

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  29. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 23, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    Good luck! I usually add coconut oil or milk in my smoothies...might have to go for the coconut butter next time. Thanks and good luck!

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  30. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 23, 2014 at 1:15 AM

    Yes! I might have to make Civilized Caveman's banana bread just to try it with coconut butter. Good luck!

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  31. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 23, 2014 at 1:16 AM

    I love the stuff! Good luck to you!

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  32. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 23, 2014 at 1:16 AM

    Yum! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  33. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 23, 2014 at 1:17 AM

    Many people eat it off the spoon! Check out my recipes I linked to in the post...very simple coconut tarts and banana coconut cream bites. Or if you like chocolate, my "Andes" mints or peppermint bark. Good luck to you!

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  34. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 23, 2014 at 1:19 AM

    Wow, you have it all planned out. :) Sounds delicious! It makes a great frosting! If you like lemon, be sure to check out my lemon tarts with coconut butter (linked in the post). Good luck!

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  35. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 23, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    I have a few recipes linked in the post if you're interested. The tarts and banana bites are quick and easy to make and nice to keep in the freezer. There are lots of things you can make with it! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  36. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 23, 2014 at 1:21 AM

    Sounds good! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  37. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 23, 2014 at 1:21 AM

    Yum...I love Indian food! Good luck!

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  38. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 23, 2014 at 1:22 AM

    If you like desserts, check out the recipes I linked to in the post. :) Good luck to you!

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  39. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 23, 2014 at 1:23 AM

    Yum, sounds delish! Good luck!

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  40. Thanks for the giveaway, I think I would try it in my baking!

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  41. We use only coconut oil now so butter....wow lots of ideas

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  42. The fudge looks interesting....but I've seen a few other recipes using it that I'd like to try.

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  43. Hi :) I am not sure how I would use it. I have not tried it before, but I am sure it will be fabulous in many, many ways!!

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  44. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 24, 2014 at 12:46 AM

    Yum! This one from The Coconut Mama looks good (if you like chocolate)! http://thecoconutmama.com/2014/03/flourless-chocolate-coconut-butter-cake/

    Good luck, Helga!

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  45. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 24, 2014 at 12:46 AM

    Good luck in the giveaway, Jennifer!

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  46. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 24, 2014 at 12:51 AM

    Sorry about your dad, Alona. That is tough, but there are definitely some treats he can (and should) enjoy! I can't eat gluten or dairy (most dairy) either, so everything I make, including treats, is free from both. My tarts and banana bites are also nut and egg- free. If you try them out, I hope your father enjoys them. Good luck in the giveaway!

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  47. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 24, 2014 at 12:53 AM

    Thanks Lynda! You will love coconut butter! I'm not a fan of eating it plain, but there are so many things you can make with it. :) I hope you'll try out the banana cream bites and enjoy them. Good luck in the giveaway.

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  48. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 24, 2014 at 12:56 AM

    Good luck, Cynthia! If you missed them, I linked to a few recipes that I make using coconut cream concentrate. The lemon tarts would be a nice low-carb treat. Leave out the date crust and add a little more coconut oil to the filling and you have firmer lemon-tart candies. :)

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  49. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 24, 2014 at 12:57 AM

    You're welcome, Deb! Good luck to you and be sure to explore the recipes I linked to (in the post) and see if any of those sound good to you. :)

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  50. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 24, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    Sounds delicious, Cheryl! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  51. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 24, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    Good luck to you, Wanda! So many possibilities. :)

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  52. I'd use it for baking. I really like coconut oil in cakes, cupcakes, and cookies

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  53. I'd use it in some of my baking.

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  54. I'd use it for cooking main dishes and desserts!

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  55. I would make this chocolate recipe
    http://www.satisfyingeats.com/chocolate/60-second-chocolate-shot-chocolate-frosting/

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  56. I would cook with it! Thanks for sharing all the new recipes!

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  57. I'd love to make frosting with it!

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  58. I would use it in baking brownies and pies.

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  59. I would be using this for smoothies, or as a topping on berries when I want a rich dessert!

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  60. I was use the coconut cream concentrate in smoothies.

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  61. I would be using this creamy goodness for a variety of things , anything I bake :)

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  62. I would use it to make the chocolate mints.

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  63. hi :) I would make those no bake coconut cream bites

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  64. I use this for baking all the time!

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  65. Mary Beth EldertonMarch 25, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    The coconut lemon tarts sound wonderful! So do the dark chocolate mints!

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  66. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    And you will find LOTS, I'm sure! Good luck, Jennifer!

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  67. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    I've never tried that -- sounds good! Good luck to you!

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  68. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    Thanks Jeff -- I hope you like them! You're welcome and good luck in the giveaway!

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  69. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    Awesome, Debbie! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  70. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    Good luck to you, Emily!

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  71. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    There are so many things you can make with it! Check out my recipes in the post for a few dessert options. :) Good luck in the giveaway!

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  72. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    Thanks Tracy, good luck in the giveaway!

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  73. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Oh yes, it's fabulous, Kelly! You will love it. Good luck!

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  74. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Good luck, Brenda!

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  75. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Good luck, Kristen!

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  76. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    I have yet to try it in savory dishes, but that's next on my list! Good luck to you, Lynn!

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  77. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    That looks so good! Good luck, Beth!

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  78. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    You are welcome, Amanda! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  79. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Check out the frosting link Beth posted a few comments below you! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  80. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Sounds good, Derrick! Good luck!

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  81. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    Yum! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  82. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    It's great in smoothies. Good luck!

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  83. Mariaelena DominguezMarch 25, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    I would use it when I start doing the whole 30 challenge

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  84. I can only imagine how wonderful coconut cream concentrate is. Hope I win!

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  85. I'd use it for baking and smoothies, for sure, and maybe for soups and curries.

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  86. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    Good luck, Ashley!

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  87. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    I hope you like them! Good luck in the giveaway, Sue!

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  88. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    Cookies are always good. :) Good luck!

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  89. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    Yay, I love those! I hope you do as well. :) Good luck, Katy!

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  90. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 25, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    Awesome! Good luck to you!

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  91. I'd use it in curries

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  92. so many different ways to use it! I would spread it around.

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  93. I would use it in eveything, of course! ;)

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  94. I have been dying to try this stuff and have heard so many good things about it!

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  95. coconut cream/manna: on a spoon! yum.

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  96. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 26, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    Thanks, I hope you like the mints! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  97. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 26, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    Thanks Mary! I hope you try them out and enjoy them. :) Good luck to you!

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  98. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 26, 2014 at 11:40 PM

    Good luck -- in the giveaway and with the Whole30! The Whole30 helped me get to where I am now. :)

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  99. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 26, 2014 at 11:41 PM

    It's so good, Jackie! Good luck to you!

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  100. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 26, 2014 at 11:41 PM

    Yum! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  101. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 26, 2014 at 11:41 PM

    I love curries! Good luck!

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  102. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 26, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    So many ways! Good luck to you, Tracey!

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  103. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 26, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    No other way! :) Good luck, Kara!

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  104. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 26, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    It's so good, Elle! And very easy to make yourself as well (check my Andes mint post for a link). I hope you get to try it out. Good luck!

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  105. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 26, 2014 at 11:44 PM

    Yes! Good luck to you, Suzanne!

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  106. I'd use it to make curry!

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  107. I haven't tried coconut butter, but I am a big fan of Tropical Traditions.

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  108. Coconut butter is soooooooooooo good. :)

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  109. Please let me win...please let me win:)

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  110. I actually think we would eat it off the spoon first! My entire family, including our dog love Coconut Oil, and the Coconut Cream sounds delicious. I'm sure I could come up with several yummy recipes, and I really want to try your Andes Mints recipe because my husband would love it! Thanks so much!

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  111. I would make some desserts!

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  112. First off I would use it for curry and then try to Andes mints.

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  113. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 27, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    Yum! Good luck to you!

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  114. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 27, 2014 at 10:53 PM

    I love Tropical Traditions and their coconut butter is amazing! Good luck, Amanda!

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  115. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 27, 2014 at 10:53 PM

    Yesssss it is! Good luck in the giveaway, Casey!

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  116. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 27, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    No coconut butter for you! ;)

    Kidding :) Good luck to you, Mae!

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  117. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 27, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Spoon is always good. :) You can find lots of recipes using it though. I hope you'll try the mints and enjoy them. You are welcome and good luck in the giveaway, Tracy!

    P.S. I feed coconut oil to the dog too! :)

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  118. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 27, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Check out the dessert recipes I shared in the post to see if you can find something you like. Good luck, Jasmine!

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  119. Livin' the Crunchy LifeMarch 27, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    I haven't used it in curry, but it's definitely on my list to try. I hope you like the Andes mints! Good luck to you, Kathleen!

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  120. 3 Researches SHOW Why Coconut Oil Kills Fat.

    This means that you actually kill fat by eating Coconut Fats (including coconut milk, coconut cream and coconut oil).

    These 3 researches from big medical magazines are sure to turn the conventional nutrition world upside down!

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