Is raw coconut sweet?

[trinity082482]

I want to buy some raw coconut to mix in cookie recipes but I have never tried it. Does it taste much like anything similar to store bought shredded coconut? :confused:

[Revvell]

Not in the least.

Revvell

[trinity082482]

What does it taste like then? Bitter? Tasteless? :o

[Revvell]

No, not bitter. Hmmm. Well, tastes like ummm, hmph.. coconut as you've not tasted it before I'd say. lol Telling someone what something tastes like is like describing color to a blind man.

I'd say it's got a bland taste. O.k! Sort of like tofu ~ it'll take on the taste of whatever you blend it with. :rolleyes:

Revvell

[trinity082482]

Okay. I want to make sure I can taste the coconut in my recipes. I really love coconut.. really really love it! :D

[trinity082482]

No, not bitter. Hmmm. Well, tastes like ummm, hmph.. coconut as you've not tasted it before I'd say. lol
Revvell


I have. Not raw though. I love the non raw kind. Sweet goodness. :p

[salsababy]

Yes, raw unsweetened coconut does not resemble the shredded coconut we are all used to. But most of the recipes I have used have asked for both unsweetened shredded coconut AND coconut oil. Using the combo. of the two, I love the dessert recipes that result. Good luck!

This is your thread, so I thought I would throw this in there. ;)
I've been reading your blog and seen that you have been making more raw desserts lately. Also, you had bought a raw bar and was disapointed. Was that the Vega that you have a picture of on your blog? Because that brands takes A LOT of getting used to. I am still not used to that. I have some Vega around for serious althletic empowerment when needed. But it tastes nothing like chocolate or anything similar. I would try a different type of raw bar or make your own. Much sweeter which I think is what you are looking for.

[Revvell]

I have. Not raw though. I love the non raw kind. Sweet goodness. :p


Well, I'm thinking that's because it's so concentrated. Personally, I prefer a good brand of raw coconut oil to the coconut itself. Too much like work and I'm extremely lazy. :D

[trinity082482]

I love raw deserts. I can make them better than an actual meal. Since snacking is my main problem, I figure replacing that with the raw maybe might help me reach my goal to become 100% raw. :)