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3 tasty recipes for World Coconut Day

Piña coladas. Thai curry. Ice cream. Suffice to say, coconuts are a pretty versatile ingredient.

3 tasty recipes for World Coconut Day

With World Coconut Day being marked on 2 September, it’s the perfect opportunity to honour the humble fruit.

To celebrate, Vita Coco has teamed up with Great British Bake Off 2016 competitor Selasi Gbormittah, to create some tasty recipes to inspire you to get cooking with coconuts! Here are veggie-friendly recipes we love…

1. Banana Bread

Ginger syrup adds a spicy twist to this beautiful banana bread recipe, which includes chocolate and raisins for an indulgent afternoon treat.

3 tasty recipes for World Coconut Day

2. Vegetable Pithivier

Roasting veggies in coconut oil is a low calorie alternative that also adds to the flavour of the veg without leaving them greasy.

3 tasty recipes for World Coconut Day

3. Coconut Ice Cream

This ice cream recipe shuns preservatives in favour of 100% coconut milk paired with puree for an all-natural, homemade ice cream!

3 tasty recipes for World Coconut Day

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