How to Use coconut oil in a Sentence

coconut oil

noun
  • Pumpkin seeds deliver a hearty dose of protein while flaxseeds and coconut oil offer healthy fats.
    Anna Haines, Forbes, 10 June 2021
  • This is 100% natural and plant-based, as it is made from solvent-less, refined coconut oil.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 25 May 2021
  • This buttery styling cream is made with sweet almond and coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax to define, add shine, and moisturize dry curls and coils.
    Sha Ravine Spencer, Health.com, 5 July 2021
  • Sure enough, Rajoo starts the soup by cooking curry leaves, Thai chiles, black pepper, onions and cardamom in coconut oil.
    Washington Post, 28 May 2021
  • The secret ingredient to help your magic shell harden instantly is coconut oil, which also gives the chocolate a glossy sheen.
    Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 21 May 2021
  • While the gelato is churning, gently melt together the chocolate and cocoa butter or coconut oil in a bowl set over a small pan of simmering water.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2021
  • Here, 20 percent shea butter, coconut oil, honey, and marshmallow extracts come together to lock in moisture for hours on end.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 16 July 2024
  • Place the almond milk, butter, pineapple paste, diced pineapple from the conserva, syrup from the conserva, vanilla, coconut oil and brown sugar in a small saucepan and stir to combine.
    Leslie Brenner, Dallas News, 4 June 2021
  • It's got all the ingredients of sunshine weather—coconut oil, pineapple, and coconut milk—to make for a moisturizing scrub that reveals soft, glowing skin.
    Kristi Kellogg, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Frankincense can cause skin sensitivity, so do combine with a carrier oil like fractioned coconut oil before applying.
    Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 30 July 2021
  • Arrive early for a peek at the pig roasting over a coconut wood fire before tucking into rich, forgotten recipes featuring flavors like wild ginger and klengis (an extract from hand-making coconut oil).
    Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2021
  • Spray or rub coconut oil on the lamb and dip each lollipop into the spice mix.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The base of this shampoo bar is coconut oil, which might be too heavy for guys with fine hair.
    Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 7 Aug. 2023
  • In a medium pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
    Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Stir in the palm or coconut oil, taste, and season with more salt, if needed.
    Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2022
  • The donuts are then fried in organic, fair trade coconut oil.
    Meimei Fox, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Heat the coconut oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat.
    Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • When combined with coconut oil, the amino acids in the Amino Acid Shampoo act as a cleansing agent.
    Nykia Spradley, Allure, 15 July 2022
  • But all the coconut oil in the world could not suspend a fresh lilac in its mid-May state of florescence.
    Lily Stewart, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2024
  • In a medium saucepan, warm the coconut milk and coconut oil over low heat until the temp reaches 110°F.
    Men's Health, 25 Oct. 2022
  • The cannabinoids are then mixed with a carrier oil like coconut oil or olive oil.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Grease a 9-inch square pan with the coconut oil and line it with a piece of parchment paper long enough to have overhang on two sides.
    Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2021
  • The testers ran a pea-sized amount of coconut oil evenly across the scalp to make hair oily, then spritzed the dry shampoo on their heads from 10 inches away.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE.com, 15 Apr. 2022
  • It is also made with hyaluronic acid to help lock in moisture and coconut oil to smooth out strands.
    Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Made with coconut oil, these macaron soaps are great for hand or body washing.
    Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
  • These 32 recipes offer some great ways to cook with coconut oil, from a carrot soup to waffles.
    Bon Appétit, 15 Feb. 2022
  • The base recipe is vegan thanks to coconut oil, and there are options for whole-grain and gluten-free versions.
    Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Avoid it if your skin is acne-prone or overly oily (coconut oil tends to disagree with your pores if that’s the case).
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2021
  • This texture is likely from the coconut oil, coconut water, and oat milk powders used in this formula.
    Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 July 2024
  • Grapeseed oil is for finer hair, for example, while coconut oil offers a creamier texture for those in need of more moisture.
    Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024

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