How to Use coconut oil in a Sentence

coconut oil

noun
  • After pops are frozen, place white chocolate chips and coconut oil in glass bowl.
    Callie Blount, al.com, 18 July 2019
  • There are a lot of healthy fudge recipes out there, most of which involve tons of coconut oil or other liquid fats.
    Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appétit, 23 July 2019
  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add peanut butter, coconut oil, and honey.
    Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 26 Aug. 2019
  • Repeat process to melt the peanut butter chips with 2 tablespoons coconut oil; set aside.
    Chuck Barney, The Mercury News, 26 July 2019
  • Add the chocolate and coconut oil to the bowl and stir until melted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
    Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2019
  • Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave for 10-second intervals.
    Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 26 Aug. 2019
  • Both products contain — no surprise here — a healthy dose of coconut oil, but that's where the similarities end.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 23 July 2019
  • Melt the coconut oil and add the cardamom and cook until the spice start to release its aroma, 25 to 30 seconds.
    Nik Sharma, SFChronicle.com, 6 Aug. 2019
  • While tallow is marketed as a natural product, other skin oils, like coconut oil, are natural, too.
    Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Each of their products starts with 100% pure, organic coconut oil sustainably sourced from farms in the Philippines.
    Bianca Nieves, Teen Vogue, 23 Aug. 2019
  • Serena Williams is one of the greatest athletes of all time—but the MVP in her skincare routine is coconut oil.
    Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 July 2019
  • Packed with aloe vera, honey, and coconut oil, this moisture-rich formula cleanses without stripping, leaving hair hydrated, soft and touchable.
    Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Single-study sensationalism is ubiquitous – for example, glyphosate in oats, coconut oil and weight, coffee causing cancer – and findings lack context.
    The Conversation, 5 July 2019
  • In a large saucepan, melt the coconut oil over medium heat.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 30 Dec. 2020
  • Gently fluff the rice with a fork and stir in any coconut oil on the surface.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2021
  • To make the curry: In a saute pan, warm the coconut oil over medium heat.
    Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 5 May 2020
  • 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
  • In a large bowl, whisk the coconut oil, sugar and eggs until smooth and creamy.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 Apr. 2021
  • 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
  • Add the eggs and coconut oil and mix until just combined.
    Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2019
  • The donuts are then fried in organic, fair trade coconut oil.
    Meimei Fox, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
    Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 30 Aug. 2019
  • In a large bowl, mix the coconut oil, honey, coconut flakes, hemp hearts, salt and nut chunks.
    Brianna Steinhilber, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2020
  • Heat the coconut oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat.
    Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Substitute coconut oil for the butter and the flax mixture for the egg.
    cleveland, 23 June 2020
  • When combined with coconut oil, the amino acids in the Amino Acid Shampoo act as a cleansing agent.
    Nykia Spradley, Allure, 15 July 2022
  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, sweat the onion, scallions, ginger, chile and garlic in coconut oil until fragrant.
    Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The bars are bound with nuts, coconut oil, honey, and dates—no artificial sweeteners in sight.
    Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 3 Feb. 2025

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