Coconut Oil Solidifying in Smoothies?

[michelleranae]

Is this just what happens when you put coconut oil in your smoothies? I would love to keep doing this, but when I tried it the oil started solidifying into little drops and it made drinking the smoothie a bit rough.

I make my smoothies with frozen fruit and ice, sometimes. It makes sense that the oil would go solid again with the cold temperature. But I haven't seen anyone else mention this problem, so I was wondering if it was happening to anyone else! If so, what can I do about it to make it stay blended into my smoothie?

Thanks!

[juliebove]

Same thing happened to me. Actually most of the time it just sticks to my Magic Bullet.

[RawHeaven]

I stopped putting it in my smoothies for this reason. Unless it's really hot & humid and it remains liquid - then I'll use it. Curious to see if there are any remedies. Good luck.

[RawSweetie]

Yep, me too. I've always been confused by this b/c I know some people put heaping TBS of it in their smoothies and the one time I did that, I was annoyed by all of the lumps of hard oil!

I could have asked, but I figured I'd just wait for someone else to do that. :D

[Nektar]

As most people like their smoothies chilled, the coconut oil will not liquify. Remember that temps below about 70F will keep the oil solid.

[Ilse W.]

Since coconut oil becomes liquid only above 78 degrees F (26C), it will solidify in smoothies with frozen content. If you make it at room temperature, it might work. My coconut oil is pretty much always solid, since 78 F would mean we are having a heatwave.:D

[jacsam]

I hear of lots of people putting it in their smoothies but unless your making room temperature smoothies your going to have this problem. I prefer to make mine cooler than room temp and don't use it either.

[raven]

If you want the coconut oil to blend smoothly, you need to emulsify it first with some warm water and lecithin and then add it to the smoothie.

Suzy

[Raine]

That is correct about it being a liquid at 78 degrees. By mixing it with anything cold will cause it to solidify. It can easily be warmed to liquid by placing it in a bowl of warm water for a couple moments.

You might want to consider putting a couple tbsp on your salad or blending it into some tea - I found this usually works best with one of the Celestial Seasonings fruity/tropical flavors.

I also use CO in a very small amount on my face at night and to deep condition the ends of my hair. That stuff rocks!

[michelleranae]

Thank you everyone! Glad to know I wasn't the only one wondering this!

Suzy- Thanks for the tip on emulsifying it first. I'll try that!

[juliebove]

Since coconut oil becomes liquid only above 78 degrees F (26C), it will solidify in smoothies with frozen content. If you make it at room temperature, it might work. My coconut oil is pretty much always solid, since 78 F would mean we are having a heatwave.:D


Heh! That's so true! I remember calling my friends back at home when I was living in NY. They would complain when it hit 80!

[Bethanie]

I've been doing both, keeping it on the counter and sometimes in the fridge.
B.

[Ilse W.]

I keep mine in the cupboard.

[Stina]

I use it for sweet treats. Since I don't like the taste of flax seed oil on my salads, I was pleasantly surprized to find I really like it in my green smoothies. Makes it nicely creamy.

Oh, no wait, I fibbed. I like coconut oil so much I just dip a spoon in it and eat it plain!