Monday, May 7, 2012

Mango Strawberry Muffins with Oatmeal and (coconut oil) +Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil + The Winner Is!!!

The give away for the 32 oz jar of Tropical Traditions Gold Virgin Coconut Oil is now closed.  The winner is Manda, Congratulations! I see lots of coconut in your future:)  Manda, please email your shipping address to me.  If I don't hear from you in 3 days, another winner will be chosen.  Thank you to all who participated!

  
My  2nd birthday of my blog, Baking and Cooking, A Tale of Two Loves was last month, so I am celebrating now, and I am having my first GIVEAWAY, which Tropical Traditions is sponsoring. I am so excited. I know that I am always late to the party, but "Better late than never." I received a gigantic jar of this wonderful Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil.   Coconut Oil can be used to replace the butter or oil in cooking or baking. You can also use it to soften your skin. or in your hair.  There are many more links in this post to find out more about Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, and it's virtues.


Because I was using Coconut oil in my baking, I wanted a tropical taste to my recipe. That's when I decided to make Mango Strawberry Muffins with Oatmeal and coconut oil. I love Mango, and I had a few sad looking strawberries, just begging to be used, so I threw them, in for color, as well as oatmeal and shredded coconut These muffins were so moist, and with only 1/4 c of Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil. They had the tropical taste of the mango and coconut, and few strawberries.  My Hubby gave them  two thumbs up. they were so good!  See what you think, if you make these.


I was surprised when I received the jar of coconut oil, that it was in solid form. According to the label, the coconut oil solidifies below 76 degrees F. Obviously in Chicago the past few days, have been below 76F.  Not too worry, however.  You can return the coconut oil to its liquid state by letting. the jar sit in a pan of hot water. I only took out enough of the solid to measure 1/4 c, the amount called for in my recipe. The coconut oil is very easy to use. 

Mango Strawberry Muffins with Oatmeal and (coconut oil)
Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook

1 c. oatmeal
1 c. milk I used Almond milk
1 cup fresh or dried mango, chopped
1 cup chopped strawberries
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. coconut oil   I used Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil
1 c. flour
1/3 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c shredded coconut

Mix the oatmeal and milk together in a large bowl. Add the mango, strawberries,, beaten egg and coconut oil.  Stir. In another smaller bowl, mix the flour, sugar and, baking powder, Stir the combined dry ingredients into the oatmeal mixture only until moistened.  Fold in shredded Coconut.  Grease 12 muffin cups with liners and fill 3/4 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes, remove from pan. Serve warm or cooled.
What is Virgin Coconut Oil? http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/what_is_virgin_coconut_oil.htm


Your Guide to Buying Coconut Oil online: http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/buy-coconut-oil.htmhttp://www.tropicaltraditions.com/buy-coconut-oil.htm

Since the FDA does not want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil: http://coconutoil.com/


The Giveaway is Now Closed
Tropical Traditions is also hosting a giveaway for Baking and Cooking, A Tale of Two Loves readers!! They will be providing a free quart of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil as the prize and ship directly to one lucky winner. Giveaway closes May13th @ 12 AM EST. Once the contest is over, I will send the winner an email (so please make sure you provide an email address or some other way to get in touch with you), and obtain shipping information (we do not share this information with anyone). The winner will have 3 days to respond or another winner will be chosen. The winner will be chosen by a random number generator. Open to U.S. and Canada

The Rules:  
You must subscribe to Tropical Traditions Tropical Traditions Newsletter here. http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/subscribe_for_special_sales.cfm. Please leave me a comment, letting me know that you did so.
 For an additional chance to win, please leave a separate comment telling me how you would use your coconut oil.

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Good Luck!

 Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose.  Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.


I linked up my recipe to Brandie@The Country Cook's Weekend Potluck#17
Stop by and say Hi to Brandie!



40 comments:

  1. Awesome giveaway! It's so much if what I love in one muffin nice job on that... count me in! looks delicious! off to tweet you!

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    1. Claudia,
      These muffins are full of tropical flavor, so moist. too.

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  2. Don't enter me in the giveaway...I have a jar of this wonderful stuff in my kitchen as well! I was so pleased with how well the coconut oil worked in my baking. I've used it to make cookies and a batch of granola bars. Your muffins look totally delish!!

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    1. Wendy,
      I like the coconut oil, too. The muffins turned out great, and be baking more with it soon.

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  3. I subscribe to the Tropical Traditions newsletter

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  4. I would use the oil in baking and cooking - maybe a coconut cake or some fried fish and shrimp

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  5. I like Baking and Cooking, A Tale of Two Loves on Facebook

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  7. I like Tropical Traditions on Facebook

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  9. Coconut oil does do amazing things to baked goods! Between the fruit blend, almond milk and coconut oil-your muffins must taste heavenly! I always keep coconut oil on hand, since it is such a great product. Sweet of you to have this giveaway and good luck to the entrants!

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    1. Ttina,
      The coconut oil is a big part of the wonderful taste and trexture of these muffins. I love the coconut oil.

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  10. Oh, Becky!! You sure know what I like!! And this has my name all over it. I sure wish you lived next door and the pups and I would be over for a visit!

    I subscribe to the newsletter!!!

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    1. Kim, I was thinking of you, when I was writing the post, with all of the tropical flavors and coconut. I'd love to see you a your pups.

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  11. I really, really, really like you on Facebook!

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  12. I like tropical traditions of FB!

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  13. I now follow TT on Pinterest... and my goodness to the have some fabulous boards!

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  14. Great giveaway, and awesome muffins. I love coconut oil, and cook with it a lot sweet and savory dishes.

    i am following you on FB!

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    1. Sandra,
      these muffins have a lot of tropical flavor made with the coconut oil, as well as the fruit:)

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  15. Oh, I love the sound of these muffins, Becky! What a yummy combination of flavors...mmmmmmmm.

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    1. Lizzy,
      these muffins have a lot of tropical flavor with the mango, coconut, and coconut oil. So good with a cup of coffee.

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  16. I just bought a jar of this last week, you don't need to enter me, but I think I might have to try your muffins first. This is kind of my crazy week, but I think I'll be overdue for a muffin next week.
    Hugs,
    -Gina-

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    1. Gina,
      Hope that you survive your crazy week, I know that you will. These muffins would be good for you next week.

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  17. I subscribed!

    shankyouverymuch11 at yahoo dot com

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  18. I subscribe to Tropical Traditions newsletter - i purchased my first jar of virgin coconut oil the end of march, and just re-ordered more taking advantage of one of their many specials that they email me - 2-quart jars for only $40!! i haven't used it too much yet in cooking/baking, but have been just eating a few spoonfuls each day. i also use it as a hand/skin moisturizer. it also got rid of a hideous, huge wart i had for over 6 years at the base of one of my fingernails and also a smaller wart that had spread to an adjoining finger - i just applied a small amount of the oil to the warts once a day. in a week, it started shrinking (it was the size of a nickel) and today it is gone completely!

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  19. I have "Likeed" Baking and Cooking A Tale of Two Loves on Facebook (Emily Fischer Willingham)

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  21. I “Like” Tropical Traditions on Facebook (and have for several months now!)

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  24. I love this coconut oil as a skin moisturizer and also for frying chicken strips.

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  25. I follow you on Pinterest. (rusthawk)

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  26. I follow Tropical Traditions on facebook.

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  28. These muffins are amazing - hats off to you :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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    1. Uru,
      the muffins tuned out very well with lots of tropical flavor.

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  29. Congrats to Manda, I am sure she will be making some tasty goodies with that coconut oil. Great giveaway!

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