15 Sweet Recipes Made With Coconut Oil

By Mary Claire Lagroue
January 20, 2020
Credit: RusticJoyfylFood

Nutty, mildly tropical coconut oil can replace butter or shortening in baked goods. But unlike butter or shortening, coconut oil does sometimes lend a hint of sweetness to what you're making. Here, 15 sweet recipes made with coconut oil that benefit a bit from the oil's natural flavors, from ice cream to chocolate sauces, pancakes, and more.

Start Slideshow

1 of 16

Coconut Flour Chocolate Brownies

Credit: Buckwheat Queen
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Coconut oil and coconut flour give these rich brownies a flavor that stands out from from classic recipes. 

See More: 15 Savory Recipes Made with Coconut Oil

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 16

Honey-Sweetened Granola

Credit: lutzflcat
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Coat this granola in coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract before toasting it.

3 of 16

Magical Chocolate Bars

Credit: Allrecipes
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

With a pint of ice cream, jumbo craft sticks, semisweet chocolate chips, and coconut oil, you can prepare the homemade ice cream bars of your dreams. 

Advertisement

4 of 16

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Credit: Buckwheat Queen
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"Almond flour is the only flour to use for these delicious treats. Trust me on this one. These fluffy gluten-free yummies will melt in your mouth. Coconut oil keeps these babies moist and flavorful." — Jean

5 of 16

Chef John's Chocolate Energy Bars

Credit: Chef John
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

These healthy date- and nut-based bars remind reviewers of fudge.

6 of 16

Coconut and Lemon Cream Pie

Credit: RusticJoyfylFood
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

With a crumbly crust, lemon curd filling, and fluffy meringue topping, this pie ticks all the boxes. 

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 16

Sweet Potato Banana Pancakes

Credit: lutzflcat
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"My family loved this dish. Full of flavor and textures," reviewer Beach Baby writes. "Will become a breakfast staple for us since they are easy to heat up for a quick breakfast all week."

8 of 16

Orange-Cranberry Bundt® Cake

Credit: Allrecipes Magazine
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"I loved the orange zest and fresh cranberry combination. Not too sweet. One note about coconut oil, not having used it before. When making the glaze, you will want to try to emulsify the oil with the sugar," Melinda Christilaw says. "Don't worry. It will still taste great!"

9 of 16

Gluten-Free Raspberry Lemon Cake

Credit: Megan Olson
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

With Greek yogurt and coconut oil in its batter, this sweet-tart cake has all the marks of a healthy recipe, agreed?  

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 16

Amazing Healthy Dark Chocolate

Credit: Buckwheat Queen
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"Undoubtedly the most decadent chocolate dessert I have ever had." — scottyD

11 of 16

Vegan Blueberry Coconut Ice Cream

Credit: Buckwheat Queen
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Coconut oil helps this plant-based ice cream achieve its smooth texture. 

12 of 16

Butternut Squash and Cranberry Muffins

Credit: lutzflcat
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"Amazing muffins. Almost like pumpkin pie with a tang from the cranberries." — jenncady78

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 16

Paleo Raw Carrot Cake

Credit: Megan Olson
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Shredded carrots, coconut oil, coconut flour, dates, and walnuts replace a batter in this no-cook cake with a dreamy maple frosting.

14 of 16

Pound Cake with Lemon Coconut Glaze

Credit: cookieworshipper
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Coconut oil moistens the cake, while coconut flakes enhance its flavor — and make it look extra pretty.

15 of 16

Chai Spice "Cheesecake"

Credit: Allrecipes Magazine
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"SO delicious. No one will even know it's vegan," reviewer Nicholio writes.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

16 of 16

State of Home Cooking

We're serving up and celebrating the biggest home-cooking trends from the most enthusiastic cooks we know: our community. We crunched the data from 1.2 billion annual Allrecipes.com visits and 2.5 billion annual page views. Then we dug even further, surveying Allrecipes cooks about what's in their carts and fridges, on their stovetops and tables, and on their minds. Coconut oil is just one of the topics they're most curious about. See more of the "State of Home Cooking" special report.

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Up Next

By Mary Claire Lagroue