10 Ways to Use Infused Coconut Oil
Creative and practical ways to use your infused coconut oil — from smoothies and coffee to capsules, chocolate, and topicals.
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Published 2026-03-13
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The Most Versatile Infusion
Infused coconut oil is the Swiss Army knife of edibles. It's solid at room temperature (easy to measure), liquid when warm (easy to mix), flavor-neutral (refined), and works in both food and topical applications. Here are 10 ways to use it.
1. Smoothies & Protein Shakes
Add a measured tablespoon to any blended smoothie. The blender emulsifies the oil into the liquid. Best with thick, creamy smoothies (banana, peanut butter, chocolate) that mask any residual flavor.
2. Bulletproof Coffee
Blend 1 tablespoon of infused coconut oil into hot coffee with a milk frother or blender. The fat makes the coffee creamy and rich. Popular morning routine for consistent daily dosing.
3. Baked Goods
Substitute infused coconut oil 1:1 for any recipe calling for oil or melted butter. Works in brownies, cookies, muffins, banana bread — anything. Just don't exceed 175°C (350°F) baking temperature.
4. Gummies
Coconut oil is the standard carrier for homemade gummies. Add lecithin for smooth emulsification. Full instructions in our gummy guide.
5. Chocolate Bars
Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler, stir in infused coconut oil (1 tbsp per 100g chocolate), pour into molds, and refrigerate. Add nuts, dried fruit, or sea salt. Makes excellent gifts.
6. Salad Dressings
Melt coconut oil slightly and whisk with vinegar, mustard, and herbs for a vinaigrette. Works best in warm-served salads since coconut oil solidifies when cold.
7. Capsules
Fill "00" gelatin capsules with melted infused coconut oil using a small syringe. Each capsule holds ~0.9ml. No taste, precise dose, portable. Store in the fridge so the oil stays solid.
8. Topical Salve
Mix infused coconut oil with beeswax (3:1 ratio oil to wax) and a few drops of essential oil. Melt together, pour into tins, and let cool. Use for localized application — the active compounds absorb through the skin.
9. Pasta & Rice
Toss a tablespoon of infused coconut oil into hot pasta or rice. It melts on contact and distributes evenly. Particularly good with Thai, Indian, and other cuisines where coconut flavor is welcome.
10. Energy Balls
Mix oats, nut butter, honey, cocoa powder, and infused coconut oil. Roll into balls and refrigerate. Great grab-and-go option with consistent dosing if you make them all the same size.
Dosing Reminder
Before using infused coconut oil in any recipe, calculate the mg per tablespoon using the BatchCraft Calculator. Then you can measure exact doses for any application.
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