How to Use coconut oil in a Sentence

coconut oil

noun
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  • In a large saucepan, melt the coconut oil over medium heat.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 30 Dec. 2020
  • Gently fluff the rice with a fork and stir in any coconut oil on the surface.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2021
  • To make the curry: In a saute pan, warm the coconut oil over medium heat.
    — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 5 May 2020
  • Spray or rub coconut oil on the lamb and dip each lollipop into the spice mix.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • In a large bowl, whisk the coconut oil, sugar and eggs until smooth and creamy.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 Apr. 2021
  • The base of this shampoo bar is coconut oil, which might be too heavy for guys with fine hair.
    — Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 7 Aug. 2023
  • In a medium pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
    — Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Stir in the palm or coconut oil, taste, and season with more salt, if needed.
    — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2022
  • The donuts are then fried in organic, fair trade coconut oil.
    — Meimei Fox, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
  • In a large bowl, mix the coconut oil, honey, coconut flakes, hemp hearts, salt and nut chunks.
    — Brianna Steinhilber, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2020
  • Heat the coconut oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Substitute coconut oil for the butter and the flax mixture for the egg.
    — cleveland, 23 June 2020
  • When combined with coconut oil, the amino acids in the Amino Acid Shampoo act as a cleansing agent.
    — Nykia Spradley, Allure, 15 July 2022
  • Substitute olive oil or coconut oil for the butter and omit the flour.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 31 Dec. 2020
  • But all the coconut oil in the world could not suspend a fresh lilac in its mid-May state of florescence.
    — Lily Stewart, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2024
  • People rave about the properties of coconut oil, so that’s a good place to start.
    — Sandra Gutierrez G., Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2020
  • The crisp, golden, tart-sweet petal-like pieces are simply fried in coconut oil.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2020
  • Make it in a pot on the stove with coconut oil, no microwaveable bags allowed.
    — Sunset Magazine, 7 Feb. 2020
  • Just combine fresh flowers with coconut oil, beeswax, and Shea butter, and place in a mold to set.
    — Sierra Guardiola, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2021
  • In a medium saucepan, warm the coconut milk and coconut oil over low heat until the temp reaches 110°F.
    — Men's Health, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Fatty acids in coconut oil help protect and nourish the skin in two main ways, says Finney.
    — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 26 Sep. 2020
  • The cannabinoids are then mixed with a carrier oil like coconut oil or olive oil.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Grease a 9-inch square pan with the coconut oil and line it with a piece of parchment paper long enough to have overhang on two sides.
    — Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2021
  • Place bittersweet chocolate in a small bowl with the coconut oil.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2020
  • The model mixes a dash of coconut oil with a smidge of honey and a spoonful of brown sugar.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The testers ran a pea-sized amount of coconut oil evenly across the scalp to make hair oily, then spritzed the dry shampoo on their heads from 10 inches away.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE.com, 15 Apr. 2022
  • It is also made with hyaluronic acid to help lock in moisture and coconut oil to smooth out strands.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Made with coconut oil, these macaron soaps are great for hand or body washing.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Healthy fats: Foods like avocado, coconut oil, olive oil, and nuts slow digestion and help control blood sugar.
    — Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
  • It’s made using five simple ingredients that are gentle enough for head-to-toe use: sea salt, aloe vera, grapeseed oil, coconut oil, and jojoba oil.
    — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024

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