The Mighty Coconut
Clean Eating|Summer 2021
From kitchen mainstays like oil and milk to vegan innovations like dairy-free yogurt, the versatile coconut plays a ubiquitous role. Go nuts for coconut products in this editor-curated collection of clean finds of tropical origins.
ANIKA A. SYEDA
The Mighty Coconut

CLEANER COOKING

Nutiva’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is rich in fat with a very subtle scent and taste –ideal for sautéing and baking.

$14 per 23-oz jar, nutiva.com

GOODBYE, GLUTEN!

Lower in carbs and higher in protein and fiber, Bob’s Red Mill Coconut Flour is a staple in Paleo, keto and gluten-free baking. $5 per 16-oz bag, bobsredmill.com

CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK

Preservative-free and baked (never fried), Bare Snacks Toasted Coconut Chips Snack Pack is perfectly purse-sized! Try it as a topper for baked goods.

$19 per 16 bags, baresnacks.com

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