Do You LIke Coconut?
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
United States
May 17, 2022 10:33am CST
Good morning everyone and happy Tuesday! It's a beautiful sunny day here today and thankfully we didn't get those horrendous storms predicted yesterday. We did get some rain but that we needed. All the other stuff (thunder, lightening, hail and tornado threats by passed us).
I just finished my breakfast of a Belvita Coconut flavored biscuit and a Dannon Light Coconut flavored greek yogurt. It was really good especially since I dunked my biscuit in my coffee.
I realized that I'm prone to picking coconut flavored things (even though I like lots of other flavors)
I also like Mounds candy bars (which is chocolate covered coconut)
I love coconut cake and coconut cream pie
One thing I never eat is fresh coconut. Probably because I've just never thought about it.
Aside from chocolate, do you like coconut and if not what's your go to flavor?
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28 responses
@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
17 May 22
I love eating coconut fresh. It's delicious if you mix with with milk in a cold drink. Of course, you sweeten it with sugar to taste.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 May 22
Maybe one of these days I'll be brave enough to try a fresh one.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
18 May 22
@Marilynda1225 I know you will. It's safe and nutritious.
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@kobesbuddy (74569)
• East Tawas, Michigan
17 May 22
I love the flavor of coconut in many things, yet I can't eat them. I'm allergic to coconut, darn it:( So I resort to caramel flavoring or even butterscotch, at times. Chocolate isn't one of my favorites.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 May 22
Sorry your allergic to coconut but I have to agree that both caramel or butterscotch are two of my favorites too
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 May 22
@kobesbuddy I probably would pick the caramel too but I love butterscotch candy
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@kobesbuddy (74569)
• East Tawas, Michigan
17 May 22
@Marilynda1225 If I had a choice between the two, I'd select the caramel flavoring:)
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
17 May 22
Yes, and Yes! I am a big coconut fan. I will usually pick that flavor option when it is offered. It depends on the cake, also but I will usually pick a coconut cake over chocolate or other flavor offerings. There is just something about it.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 May 22
same with me! I seem to go to the coconut flavor first. I knew we were kindred spirits 
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
17 May 22
@Marilynda1225 Ha, Ha...at least in our love of coconut!
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@LadyDuck (458192)
• Switzerland
18 May 22
@Marilynda1225 Those are so good, I have to take note to buy them.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 May 22
Those sound decadent and I'm sure I would love them
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 May 22
We were very lucky the weather wasn't as bad as they were expecting.
Coconut cream pie is sooo good
@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
18 May 22
I do not think I have a "go to" flavor. I do like coconut, and chocolate, and mixed berries and cherries and all sorts of flavors of things.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 May 22
I also like berry flavors in addition to coconut. Guess I'm more like you and like more flavors than I thought I did
@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
18 May 22
@Marilynda1225 If you have the right tools, it is not difficult
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 May 22
Coconuts do look like they are hard to open. They do seem like an interesting fruit to open and enjoy. Maybe one day I'll be able to try one
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@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
17 May 22
Ah, glad the sun made it out your way!
I do like coconut! I like shredded or toasted coconut on certain baked goods. I like using coconut oil and coconut milk/cream to cook with. I see fresh coconut in stores but have no idea how to pick one or cut it (my friend showed me but she had a gigantic knife to do it!).1 person likes this
@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
19 May 22
@Marilynda1225 I remember as a kid I didn't care for coconut, but in a home ec class, we made a bunny cake . . . the recipe called for shredded coconut over the icing and I loved it from then on. Say, do you notice a positive difference in your skin after a day or so after eating coconut?
@Juliaacv (48447)
• Canada
17 May 22
Occasionally I do enjoy a bit of coconut.
I have a delicious recipe for brownies with a centre with coconut in them among other ingredients.
I haven't made those in decades.
My hubby cannot have coconut, so I do not bake with it nor buy it.
Besides chocolate my go to flavour is either almond or cinammon.
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@Juliaacv (48447)
• Canada
18 May 22
@Marilynda1225 They were very rich brownies, eating them every couple of years was enough extra calories. The center was a mixture of condensed milk with coconut mixed in it.
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 May 22
Brownies with a center of coconut....I'm already drooling just thinking about it.
I also like almond flavored things and cinnamon isn't something I woudn't eat but not first on my list
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 May 22
I have to say that I agree about the bits getting stuck in the teeth. It is annoying but I deal with it to enjoy occasionally.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 May 22
@Marilynda1225 True. It's just a matter of cleaning your teeth after eating whatever it is.
@aninditasen (15742)
• Raurkela, India
18 May 22
I like coconut in its original flavour. I like coconut in some recipes too. Here in India coconut grows abundantly in coastal areas.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 May 22
I've never had a fresh coconut but I think I would like to try one some day
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@aninditasen (15742)
• Raurkela, India
19 May 22
@Marilynda1225 Isn't coconut available in the market in your city. We get coconut here throughout the year.
@LindaOHio (156276)
• United States
18 May 22
I will eat a Mounds or an Almond Joy; but I don't think I would care for coconut flavored water or coffee. I've never been a big fan of coconut cream pie. I like cranberry juice for one.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 May 22
I'm not much for coconut water, coffee or milk either. But I do love a Mounds or Almond Joy
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@pitsipeahie (4278)
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18 May 22
Yes, I like coconut. I eat the flesh and of course drink the fresh coconut juice. It goes to say too I like any coconut flavored food. I like coco jams too though sometimes they can be too sweet for my liking.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 May 22
Is the flesh and juice sweet? I"ve never tasted a fresh coconut
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
20 May 22
@pitsipeahie thank you...they do sound good
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@pitsipeahie (4278)
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18 May 22
@Marilynda1225 Flesh has a firm bite. Juice is tropical and refreshing. Coconuts generally just have a mild taste. A little nutty, a little sweet.
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@FourWalls (62145)
• United States
17 May 22
I like the flavor better than actual coconut.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 May 22
Me too. I've never had a fresh coconut so I don't even know if I'd like it
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
18 May 22
Yes, I love coconut especially the fresh coconut juice and coconut meat fresh from the coconut. I miss this food and I miss harvesting my own coconuts. I am not fond of canned coconut but I do use canned coconut milk for my desserts and for making coconut oil. I love coconut cookies and anything with coconut.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 May 22
I love most coconut flavored anything but have never tried a fresh one. They seem hard to open
It must be nice to have fresh coconuts handy so I can understand that you would miss it.
