Tropical Traditions Shredded Coconut Review & Giveaway Ends 8/21/11 at 7 PM EST

Review:

I received some Shredded Coconut to sample and review from Tropical Traditions.  Tropical Traditions 100% natural Shredded Coconut is made from organic dried coconuts in the Philippines that are grown with no fertilizers or pesticides. This premium dried coconut contains no additives or preservatives, and is not sweetened. Unlike most dried coconut on the market, our dried coconut products are not treated with sulfites to keep them white. They are a great addition to recipes and baking, or just for snacks! Note: The Shredded Coconut is a very small cut, suitable for baking, such as making macaroons. The Coconut Flakes are a larger shredded coconut cut, perfect for garnishing or toppings, such as the top of a coconut cream pie. The Coconut Chips are a much larger cut that can be used as a snack food. You can mix them with nuts and dried fruit, for example.

As soon as we got it in the mail we opened it and tried it.  It's very good.  You can tell that it's much better than the shredded coconut we have had in the past.  I plan on making this recipe with it this weekend.

Creamy Coconut Oatmeal

Makes 2 generous servings or 3 smaller servings.

• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/3 – 1/2 cup unsweetened organic shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 + tablespoon virgin coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup quick cooking oats*
• 2 tablespoons organic coconut cream concentrate

Combine milk, water, shredded coconut, butter and coconut oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add oats and vanilla; turn heat down slightly and simmer for one minute, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat, add coconut cream concentrate, and cover. Let sit for 3 minutes. Remove lid, stir well and serve.
Top individual servings with your choice of toppings. Ex: maple syrup, slivered almonds, and just a little touch of heavy cream or some additional milk. This is also good with chopped dates.
This oatmeal makes a fast and filling breakfast, particularly if served with some fresh fruit on the side.
*Note: You may also use regular rolled oats for this recipe. Simply increase the amount of liquid used and add the coconut and vanilla after the oats are cooked through.

Doesn't that sound delicious?  I can't wait to try it.  This is a lot of shredded coconut so we are going to make some other coconut recipes with it next week too.  I can't wait to try it a bunch of different ways.  If you would like to enter to win your own Tropical Traditions Shredded Coconut just enter the giveaway below.

Giveaway: (you must be a public follower of my blog to enter, leave your email in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete)


1.  Go to Tropical Traditions and come back and leave a comment letting me know another item you want to try from their website.


2.  Sign up for their newsletter, leave a comment letting me know you subscribe to their newsletter.


3.  Email subscribers to Let's Eat 2 Day get an extra entry, just leave a comment letting me know that you are an email subscriber.


4.  Like Tropical Traditions on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you did and your facebook name.


5.  Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook, leave a comment with your facebook name letting me know you did.


You can enter up to five times.  Giveaway ends 8/21/11 at 7 PM EST.  I will use random.org to select a winner.  I will notify the winner via email, winner will have 72 hours to respond to the email with their mailing address if they do not respond in time, I will have to choose another winner.  No PO Boxes, contiguous US only, please.

Kylie said... 38

I'm a GFC follower and I'd love to try their coconut cream concentrate. kcarlson1152[at]hotmail.com

August 20, 2011 12:17 PM

 Congrats to Kylie.  I have emailed you and you have 72 hours to respond with your shipping address.

Thanks to all who follow and participate!

Tropical Traditions Coconut Peanut Butter Review & Giveaway Ends 7/31/11 EST 7 PM

Review

Organic Coconut Peanut Butter Tropical Traditions Organic Coconut Peanut Butter is made from organic peanuts and organic coconut. Two ingredients: nothing else! No fillers, no binders, no sweeteners, and no preservatives. The peanuts are 100% organic Valencia peanuts grown organically by family farmers in New Mexico and Texas. Grown in the dry climate of the southwestern United States, these peanuts are certified organic and free from aflatoxins. The dried coconut is certified organic coconut meat from the Philippines from coconuts that are grown with no fertilizers or pesticides. This premium dried coconut contains no additives or preservatives, and is not sweetened. Unlike most dried coconut on the market, our dried coconut products are not treated with sulfites to keep them white. Together, these premium organic roasted peanuts and the premium organic dried coconut are ground together to make a delicious and nutritious spread!

I received a jar of Organic Coconut Peanut Butter to sample and review.  This is the second time I have had the pleasure of working with Tropical Traditions.  They are an amazing company.  I used the peanut butter to make the Chewy Peanut Butter Coconut Granola Bars.

• 1 cup whole sugar, less to taste
• 2/3 cup peanut butter (or part or all coconut peanut butter)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups thick rolled oats
• 1/3 cup Tropical Traditions organic coconut flour
• 1/2 cup organic flaked or shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup organic sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup organic raisins
• 2 teaspoons organic sesame seeds
• 1 cup chocolate chips, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine sugar, peanut butter, honey, butter and vanilla in a large bowl until well combined.

Stir in remaining ingredients until well combine. Mixture will be like very wet granola. Press into a Texas sheet pan* greased with palm shortening or coconut oil.

Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until edges are nicely browned. Run a thin butter knife along the edges and cut while still warm. Let cool in the pan before removing. Bars will be fragile while hot but will firm up as they cool. Enjoy!

This recipe is quick and easy.  We really enjoyed these granola bars.

Tropical Traditions has offered a jar of Organic Coconut Peanut Butter for a winner from my blog as well.  If you would like to enter see the giveaway below for instructions.

Giveaway (you must follow my blog publicly to enter, put your email address in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete.)

Mandatory Entry:
Go to Tropical Traditions and sign up for their newsletter.

Extra Entries:

Like Tropical Traditions on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you like them with your facebook name. 

Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you like me on facebook with your facebook name.

Follow Tropical Traditions on twitter, leave a comment with your twitter name letting me know you follow them on twitter.

Follow me on twitter, leave a comment with your twitter name and let me know you follow me on twitter.

Email subscribers to Let's Eat 2 Day get an extra entry, leave a comment that you are an email subscriber.

You can enter up to six times.  I will select a winner using random.org after the giveaway ends at 7 PM EST on 7/31/11.  I will notify the winner via email and they will have 72 hours to respond to that email with their mailing address and phone number.  If I do not get a response in time, I will select another winner using random.org.

I received a sample to review.  The opinions expressed above are mine.  I was not paid for this post.

Thank you for reading and participating.

cheryloo said... 38

Follow tropical traditions on twitter @cherylcasperson

July 29, 2011 2:19 PM  

 

Winner selected and emailed.  Winner has 72 hours to respond to my email.