Cuckoo for Coconut Oil! {Tropical Traditions Review & Giveaway} (US/CAN)

Have you ever tried something you were unsure of, and afterwards wonder what took you so long to try it?

That is how I feel about Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil.

I have read about it on friends blogs and in the health world for pretty much almost two years now.  After doing some research on Coconut oil I knew the only way to go was with Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil.

This is UN-refined, coconut oil of the highest quality, and it is still made by hand and benefiting families in the rural areas of the Philippines where the coconuts grow.

When it arrived, I was a bit daunted by the solid form.  However, I was quickly reassured that this is completely normal for coconut oil.  A little warm water and it turns to liquid.

Actually the solid form is pretty useful as well.  I decided if I was going to review the oil, I would check out a few different ways to use it.

Cooking – This was what I tried first.  Opening the coconut oil, I was immediately greeted by a sweet coconut smell.   Coconut oil and cooking are like peas in a pod.  I cooked chicken with the coconut oil, and loved how moist the chicken was.  I was also happy that it did not taste like coconuts.

Skin Care – After reading about the benefits that coconut oil can have on your skin, I thought why now?  I have been using coconut oil on my skin for a week now.  I have noticed no change in breakouts, but I am digging how soft my skin is.

Taking it straight up – This method is NOT for me.  I did not like it ingesting it this way.

Mixing it in with my smoothies – This is by far my favorite use of the coconut oil.  I get all the benefits of ingesting coconut oil without feeling like I am eating oil.

This is my personal favorite Smoothie Recipe:

• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup kale
• 2 bananas
• 1 cup frozen berries (I prefer blueberries)
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1-2 tablespoons Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil

Blend to smoothie consistency.  Enjoy!

This is actually super yummy!  I call it my Cuckoo for Coconut Oil Green Smoothie.  I know some say you can taste the kale in the smoothie, but I disagree.  I think it tastes like fruit.

I think the coconut oil gives me added energy and a boost to get through my day.  Even my son enjoys sneaking sips of this smoothie!

You can find other coconut oil recipes here!

Want to know more about how Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is made?

How would you like to make your own Cuckoo for Coconut Oil Smoothie?

One lucky Family and Life in Las Vegas will be winning their own jar of Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil. (retail value $40)

Disclosure: I received a jar of Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil for my review.  I was not paid for this review, nor obligated to provide a positive review.  All opinions are 100% honest and my own.

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Emily

Emily is a wife & mom living in Las Vegas. The owner and writer at Our Knight Life, Emily loves sharing her two adorable boys and journey through motherhood. Emily has run four half marathons to date and is always training for her next big race. She also enjoys creating healthy recipes for her family and sharing family friendly product reviews.

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