You probably already know that Tropical Traditions is famous for its Virgin Coconut Oil. (Curious about coconut oil? Click here.) And if coconut oil was the only thing available at Tropical Traditions, it would be totally worth it. Check out this video with all the uses of coconut oil if you don’t believe me.
But as much as I love Tropical Traditions’ coconut oil, I’m not here to talk about that today. Today I want to focus on one of their other amazing coconut products: coconut chips.
Tropical Traditions generously sent me a gallon of their Coconut Chips to try, and I started digging in right away. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, to be honest. I’m familiar with coconut flakes, coconut shreds, desiccated coconut, and the like, but coconut chips? Wasn’t real sure exactly what that was.
It turns out that coconut chips are basically like coconut flakes, just a little bit larger. I was expecting a thicker, crunchier piece of coconut, but it’s actually rather thin. Tropical Traditions recommends using their shredded coconut or coconut flakes rather than the chips for baking, but I personally think these coconut chips would also work in any dried-coconut-based recipe, like these Orange Chocolate Macaroons. The texture would probably be different, but I think it would work. You could also try this recipe for Gluten Free Coconut Fudge Cupcakes.
What did I do with my delicious coconut chips?
Well, first of all, I ate them plain. Yummy!
Then I added them to a trail mix I made:
- dried cranberries
- raisins
- sunflower seeds
- chocolate chips
- chopped walnuts,
- and, of course, coconut chips
Dee. Lish. Us! And perfect for on-the-go snacking.
I also used the coconut chips to make home-made coconut milk for my Certain Little Someone. This is how I did it (in my Vitamix):
- I placed 1 cup of coconut chips in the bottom of the Vitamix.
- I poured 2 cups of boiling water over the chips, and let them soak for a while as I puttered around the kitchen doing other things.
- I then put the lid on the Vitamix, turned it on, set it on variable 10 and then High. I let it run for 2-3 minutes to pulverize the coconut chips.
- I strained the milk through a mesh sieve lined with a tea towel, and squeezed out the tea towel thoroughly after it had cooled some.
That’s it! I then used that homemade coconut milk to make some yogurt for the same Certain Little Someone. He loved it!
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.
I would love to win. Is sending you this get me in to the drawing? I clicked on the rafflecopter giveaway and it said nothing was found.
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Would love to use these in a trail mix and as a snack for my toddler. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would use this in trail mix and muffins. They sound so delicious.
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Awesome giveaway! I would use this sprinkled into my yogurt or oatmeal.
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I would just eat them with dried fruit and pumpkin seeds!
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I would totally put these in granola!
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I would use the coconut chips in my favorite oatmeal cookie recipe.
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I would make a nice granola
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I would make coconut milk and coconut flour with these chips
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I like the idea of using the coconut chips in trail mix or in granola/bars. Yum!
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Besides eating them plain, I really like your trail mix idea!!
I would love to try these in granola that I need to be making for my son’s baseball games. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I’d like to put the chips in cookies.
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I would stir the coconut chips into Coconut Milk Greek yogurt!
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Yum! I would try some baking and granola with them!
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I would use the coconut chips to add to homemade granola and I also have a recipe for “healthy” almond joy bars that I have been wanting to try.
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I would try baking with them and making granola.
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I would love to use these as an icecream topper
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I’d probably make some coconut cookies or add them into my granola cereal mix.
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I’d like to use these in trail mix and in my breakfast yogurt.
I’d like to use them in chocolate chip cookies.
I’d use them in macaroons.
I am following them on Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and liked them on FB. I would put these chips on top of a bowl of berries with almond butter. YUM!!!!
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I’d definitely mix them up with dried fruits & nuts in trail mix, but might also try them blending them in a smoothie.
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I would like to use them in a trail mix and also try your coconut milk recipe.
I would love to win! I’ve been wanting to try making my own coconut milk. And, we love some trail mix around here. Coconut flakes would make a great addition!
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I love coconut macaroons! I would definitely want to make some of those first thing.
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i’m thinking coconut pancakes or waffles…sounds scrumptious to me
hope i win. do you think you could make coconut butter with this? not sure..maybe if you can put it on the waffles or pancakes? i’m sensing a theme here
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I’d make coconut milk and some sorts of desserts I”m sure!
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granola!
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I’d love to add these chips to trail mix for summer snacks, and to granola.
I would love to try the coconut chips in my baking. I’ve never heard of coconut chips before and can’t wait to try them.
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love to try coconut chips, maybe in trail mix
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I’d use them in a trail mix, chocolate chip cookies, brownies and in frosting for carrot cake (all vegan)
I’d use them in a trail mix, chocolate chip cookies, brownies and in frosting for carrot cake (all vegan).
I think I have entered the drawing for the coconut chips? I have always wanted to try the coconut products because of the health benefits. I have subscribed to your newsletter and theirs, and like themon facebook also.
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I would use them in my baking.
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I would like to add it to my granola and trail mixes!
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