Over the holidays we found some wonderful uses for shredded coconut. This is not the same as coconut flakes, which is what you typically find on store shelves. This stuff has been finely shredded…it looks like snow flakes, almost! Since this was a different way of using coconut, I wasn’t exactly sure if I’d know what to do with it. But as it turns out, I LOVE it!
First, we added it to pancakes and oatmeal. In both cases, it adds delicious flavor but doesn’t add a different texture that might not be appealing, which would happen if y
ou used flakes, instead. Second, I got to make coconut macaroons for the first time in my life, and thanks to a recipe on the Tropical Traditions website, my first batch turned out great and I was able to share them at a holiday party.
Our shredded coconut is the Tropical Traditions Organic Shredded Coconut, and just as we have been with every other product we have tried from this company, we are very impressed with the quality. I feel like I have a wonderful new “secret ingredient” in my pantry and I’m looking forward to discovering many different ways to add a bit of coconut to my cooking and bring new flavors to our table.
Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need will win a one gallon tub of Tropical Traditions Organic Shredded Coconut!
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Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
Corey Olomon says
I use the dish washer detergent, which is great, and would love to try the laundry detergent.
shirley pebbles says
I have never tried organic peanut butter and would like to give it a shot.
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brian e. says
Thanks for the giveaway…we use the Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil in cooking & baking in our kitchen.
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I like the virgin palm oil.
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mary gardner says
I use their Gold Label Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and love it!
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Sand says
I would love to try their raw honey.
Crunchy Con Mommy says
I really want to try the coconut peanut butter-sounds delicious. And how amazing would it be in peanut butter cookies???
christina moore says
Would love to try the Coconut oil
Amanda J. says
I’d love to try their coconut oil!
Amanda J. says
I’d love to try their laundry detergen
Victoria Russell says
I’ve heard amazing things about their pet products – especially their pet shampoo! I want to try it!
Michelle H. says
I want to try their coconut oil.
Jammie says
I would love to try their organic coconut oil as well.
Pamela James says
I would like to try the coconut peanut butter.
Wendi Schipper says
I would love to try the shredded coconut, along with ALL of your products made from coconut ingredients. I have SO MANY food allergies, so it has been Very difficult to find products that I can cook with & use as food fillers & such, other than corn or rice (to use for things like the outside breading for chicken nuggets & the inside filler for the chicken nuggets). I have a wheat, gluten, dairy, egg, potato, peanuts & many other food allergies, which makes it extremely difficult to find any good tasting foods that do not have at least one or more of those ingredients. Because I am not allergic to coconuts, my doctor recomended using coconuts more to cook with for frying, sauteeing, baking, adding as fillers, using as a thickening agent, using in place of regular milk, & so on. I am absolutely almost “Giddy” to try out this new product, so that I have a little more variety in my food choices & tastes. Thanks.
Wendi Schipper says
I would especially love to try the virgin coconut oil. I have read about & heard so many great health benefits of using coconut oil in one’s diet. I really need the coconut recipe book you are giving away in this blog. Like I said earlier, with SO Many food allergies, it is extremely difficult to prepare anything that tastes good; However I feel that using this recipe book along with your coconut products will open up a whole new variety of good tasting foods for me to eat. Thanks.
Lori Walker says
I’d love to try the coconut oil
KES says
The organic coconut peanut butter sound so interesting! I’d love to try it 🙂
Virginia Rowell says
I would love to try the Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil!
Colleen Busch says
I love their dishsoap
Veronica says
I would like to try their coconut oil
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Lisa Garner says
I would like to try the Baby Silk Moisturizing Lotion.
sarah cool says
i would love to try there coconut oil
Melanie says
I’d love to try their non-toxic natural pet shampoo.
Pam Sims says
I already use the cocnut oil and laundry detergent
Marija says
I’d love to try the coconut cream concentrate.
Catherine L. Petersen Peters says
i love the coconut oil
Ed Nemmers says
I would love to try the Organic Fusilli Pasta!
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I want to try the coconut oil.
stephie says
Coconut oil!!! 😀
mike s. says
I’d also like to try out their cleaning supplies… the power of coconut compells you, dirt!
Daiva says
Organic Coconut Peanut Butter
Emily Dorigo says
I would love any of their chocolates.
Ashley says
I’d like to try their Gold Label Coconut oil.
lr says
I already love Tropical Traditions’ Gold Label Organic Virgin Coconut Oil!! I would love to receive and try their Organic Shredded Coconut! Thank you!!
Anna B says
I use Coconut Cream Concentrate and absolutely love it!
Desiree Dunbar says
I’d like to try the Coconut Peanut Butter
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
I want to try their deodorant
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Maryann D. says
I want to try their coconut oil.
Darlene Owen says
I would like to try Organic Moisturizing Creams
julie says
I would like to try the citrus lip moisturizer
Carla Pullum says
I love to try and cook with coconut oil!
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R Hicks says
would like to try their Organic Liquid Soaps
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Jason says
I think the Organic Herbal Breath Spray sounds interesting
Bonnigene says
I would like to try the raw honey or the coconut oil from tropical traditions.
Rachel says
Their glass & surface cleaner.
deb denny says
I really love their cleaning supplies too.
Faith I. says
I want to try the coconut peanut butter
Marianna says
organic shampoo bar
Kristi S says
I’d love to try their coconut oil!!
Karen says
I would like to try the coconut cream concentrate. Thanks for the giveaway.
Tanya Bright says
I want to try the coconut oil.
Ashley Reynolds says
I want to try the Coconut Peanut Butter!
Carla says
I’d like to try the raw Canadian honey.
Trista says
would love to try their detergent!
Jessica Peeling says
I use the lavender hair oil and I love it!!
Tiana B says
Coconut oil 🙂
Lucy Schwartz says
I think the snacking section deserves a vote. I really would love to try the RawFreeze dried fruit especially the Strawberries and pineapple.
Leah Baird says
I use Tropical Traditions Coconut Flour
n a t h a n i a says
Coconut Oil 🙂 We love cooking with it!
nicky flowers says
I would love to try their raw honey!
Cori Westphal says
I’d love to give their All Purpose Cleaner a try! And I’ve tried their Coconut Oil and love it!
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ann says
their Canadian honey is delicious!
Denise L says
I’d love to try their Oxygen Bleach.
Monique says
Sounds delicious! Would love to try their coconut cream concentrate.
Priscilla W says
I use the expeller-pressed coconut oil…used up a 5 gal pail in a year’s time and have started into my 2nd pail. I’d like to try the palm shortening.
Jody H says
I haven’t tried their products yet, but I’d love to try the oatmeal and coconut products. Jody H
Lily P says
I am a new Tropical Traditions user. I heard a lot of great reviews about their Coconut Oil products and I just purchased their hair oils. I’m waiting for my order as we speak. You are so generous for hosting this giveaway ^_^
Russell Moore says
I’ve been using the glass and surface cleaner. Works great, and no worries about chemicals.
Ashley @ Southern Purple Vegan says
Honestly I have been wanting to try everything but most of all the Coconut Oil.
April Morrison says
I NEED to try their coconut flour as I found an awesome looking recipe for coconuggets on their Facebook page!
ZuZu says
Coconut Cream Concentrate
Sue Read says
I would love to try the organic coconut.
Yolanda R says
I would use the coconut oil
Melissa P says
I use their coconut oil and love it!
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Suzanne Hill says
I love their coconut peanut butter.
Brittany says
I’d love to try their coconut cream concentrate.
Tami Lewis says
i have used the honey and i love it!!!
Kristen says
I use their coconut oil. It’s delicious.
DebbyM says
I definetly want to try their Organic Coconut Peanut Butter.
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anash says
I want to try their cococut oil! Thanks for a super giveaway!
Helen says
organic hair oil
Jesse M says
I love their coconut oil and use it for everything 🙂
renee says
I would like to try the pet shampoo on my cat.
angie says
I like the Rapunzel Organic Extra Dark Swiss Chocolate
Carol says
I love anything that reminds me of Florida, so I like this: Citrus Moisturizing Cream
Tara says
I’d love to try the Tropical Traditions Organic Skin Exfoliators.
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
The dish soap
greenduckie13 says
I’d like to try the Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar.
susan varney says
i’d like to try the Citrus Moisturizing Cream
Sarah says
We LOVE their Organic Raw Honey. It’s SO yummy!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Cindy Merrill says
I have tried the coconut flour- I’ve found the flavor extremely good.
Shannon Egan says
I have tried and LOVED their raw honey. Best honey ever!
Linda Lansford says
I want Rapunzel Organic Extra Dark
Swiss Chocolate
Madeline says
Whoops. Guess I should have read the instructions. 🙂 I’d love to try their virgin coconut oil.
Madeline says
Yum! We love coconut around here.
lilly nguyen says
def organic raw honey
Kristie says
I would like to try the Dish Liquid 🙂
Sunnie says
I want to try their flour.
Nancy says
I love their automatic dish washing detergent!
Debbie jackson says
love their oxygen bleach and coconut flour
Tari Lawson says
I use their Oxygen bleach. I love how it gets bad odors out of my teens laundry.
Paula Lee says
I already use and love their dishwasher detergent and exfoliator 🙂
NW Homesteader says
I love the nutrition center and the hand cranked grain mill!
Mary Beth Elderton says
I’d love to try the Organic Raw Honey.
PurpleLarkspur says
I love the oxygen bleach!
Priscilla Benavides says
I would love to try the Gold Label Extra Virgin Coconut Oil.
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domestic diva says
I love their coconut oil.
Cheryl Free says
I love using the Oxygen Bleach ヅ *Thanks* for the giveaway!
JOANNE SCHOEMAKER says
I love to use coconut oil to make popcorn
Amber says
I’ve tried their organic pumpkin seeds that are awesome! I follow you on Google+ as Amber Gibson and I subscribe to your RSS feed with google reader
Shannon Baas says
the sun dried tomatoes.
Theron Willis says
I would like to try Tropical Traditions Coconut Flour in the baking of coconut macaroons. Organic, unleavened, and gluten free.
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Alanna says
I’d love the coconut oil! We’ve discovered it makes awesome pancakes.
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Rebecca T. says
Their organic swiss chocolate sounds delicious!