Did those 5 words in my post title catch your attention? Oooh, I bet they did! I’ll explain in a minute! Food first!
Lunch
Today’s lunch was a mix of a bunch of delicious and nutritious goodies. On my plate: leftover Paleo Pad Thai.
And a spaghetti squash-egg-coconut flour pancake with avocado on top. The pancake kind of bombed—I cooked it too fast and it stuck to the pan—so I’m going to give it a whirl again later this week. I have lots of spaghetti squash to use up!
Ok, are you ready to hear about this vanilla cake batter coconut butter? Oh my goodness, it’s heavenly! Life-changing even! 
Nikki from Nikki’s Coconut Butter recently contacted me to see if I wanted to try her flavored coconut butters. I love all things coconut, so, of course, I was game. She sent me two jars: vanilla cake batter and honey pecan pie. I bet you can guess which one I tried first!
Both flavors are OMG, AMAZING. The vanilla cake batter flavor reminds me of really thick, grainy vanilla frosting and the honey pecan pie flavor reminds me of the apple-cinnamon gooeyness in warm apple crisp. Holy yum indeed!
I’m planning to host a giveaway to win a couple of jars of Nikki’s Coconut Butter next week, but if you want to buy some now, use coupon code “COCO10” to get 10% off of your first order.
Health News & Views
I’ve recently made changes to my diet due to some health issues, but it hasn’t been easy to give up my favorite foods and drinks, specifically iced coffee and beer. Yet, I know it’s for the best, especially if these adjustments might improve my health.
Whether it’s a necessary switch due to an intolerance or health condition, or you just want to begin a better eating routine, changing up your diet is never easy. Here are some things I’ve kept in mind to make my own transition easier. I hope they work for you too!
5 Ways to Make Starting a Diet Easier
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I’m off to walk Murphy and then CrossFit!
Have a nice night, friends!
P.S. You still have time to enter my giveaway to win 1 of 3 copies of Well Fed! I’ll pick 3 winners in the morning!
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Wowsers! I love Artisana Coconut Butter but that sounds incredible!!! Wonder will or do iHerb stock it?!
You’re right, my mouth literally started to water when I read the title. And after reading your description … might just have a small (ie. GIANT but I’m trying to act cool and aloof) celebrity crush on this coconut butter!!
I always hesitate buying coconut butter because I know I’ll eat at least 1/4 of the jar in one sitting :O
Yum! Coconut butter sounds amazing! Are there any added sugars in it? What’s the sweetener?
The website lists all of the ingredients for each one, but most are sweetened with honey.
Hi Tina, what do you eat with/how do you use the vanilla cake batter coconut butter. Those are my FAVE flavors!!
I just got them today, so straight from the jar!
I’ll probably eat them like nut butter though– with sliced banana, on pancakes, etc.
Oh my goodness gracious that sounds soooo good!!! Anything flavored “vanilla cake batter” is a winner in my book!
That looks really tasty! Now if only I would arrive at home after work with it ready for me
OMG that just sounds amazing!!!! I am in love with coconut butter just plain I can only imagine how good cake batter flavor is!
Holy crap! That stuff does sound good–especially the honey pecan pie. Mmmmmm!
Those coconut butters sound amazing! I just ran out of Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut butter and need something new for my nut-butter cravings!
~Ang
Hi Tina,
You’ve been talking a lot about the Paleo diet lately, so I thought I’d let you know about the post I wrote on my blog today. One of my dear friends published a paleo cookbook (for football season!), that was released today. There are some great recipes in it! http://eatmovebalance.com/cookbook-release-pigskin-paleo/
I think that coconut butter sounds delicious.. considering I eat cake batter by the tablespoon full whenever I make cake!
Yum, anything with “cake batter” in the title makes me want to try it! Surprisingly enough I’ve never used coconut butter (although it seems to be popular in the vegan community)… this may be my reason to give it a try!
Thats sounds decadent!!!! I am with you on the diet change for the better. I have recently had to cut back on the amount of dairy I eat (horrible I know!) due to some digestion issues I still haven’t quite pinpointed. I keep telling myself it’s for my health, and that usually makes me feel a little better!
Holy YUM that stir fry looks great! I’ve started swapping spaghetti squash for pasta in most my recipes (I’m a celiac) and I never thought to try it in stir fry – DUH! I’ve been using quinoa, which is great, but I’m really trying to limit my dependence on grains with meals, so this is fantastic. Thanks for the great idea! I’m a long time reader and rarely comment, but your pancake recipe has also been a lifesaver!
Ordering some right now
Great decision! It’s amazing!
Ok, I just bought the Vanilla Cake Batter flavor…. Super pumped to get it
The coconut butter sounds amazing! I am on such a coconut kick! I’m making everything with it. Now tell me, what do you use coconut butter for?
Yeah, you win for the post title. Tee hee hee.
Good luck with changing your diet. I hope it works and helps with your health issues.
Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
I NEED some of that coconut butter
Hey Tina!
The coconut butters sound amazing. I love anything that tastes like cake batter!
Great tips on how to make starting a diet easier. I definitely plan on using them on my own journey to get healthier! The one that really resonated with me was: Make Healthy Foods Visible. If I keep fresh fruit on my kitchen counter where I can see it, I’m more likely to reach for it, rather than junk food.
Those coconut butters look delish! I have no idea what I would eat them with though…. Did you just put them on some sort of fruit, or maybe on top of some paleo pancakes??
Hi Tina,
I know that in earlier posts you’ve said that you’re not following a Paleo diet, but following an SCD diet. However, I notice that you’ve made many Paleo recipes recently and are also giving away a Paleo cookbook. What is the difference between the Paleo and SCD diet? Are they mostly similar? Just curious – that’s all
Thanks!
They’re really similar. Here’s a helpful chart: http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/10/27/the-comparison-the-specific-carbohydrate-diet-scd-gaps-diet-gut-psychology-syndrome-and-the-makers-diet/
Thanks! I’ll definitely check this out. It’ll be an interesting topic of discussion in my Human Nutrition & Advanced Metabolism class in grad school too
remember to try some nice strong green tea
buy a milk steamer and try almond milk steamed in tea YUM
also Green’s gluten free beer might be ok…and delicious
have you tried psyllium husk?
sending love
Dang that coconut butter sounds AMAZING!!!
Ooh, your spaghetti squash pancake sounds delicious! I really enjoyed your 2-ingredient pancake!
Holy smokes! Coconut butter! That looks so delicious
Glad you are able to get back into your Crossfit “groove” despite the health issues. I’m cheering for ya!
Oh boy, that coconut butter really does sound fantastic…but so does anything cake batter, right
! I think that might be the ultimate pancake topper!!
I just tried ordering 2 tubs of the coconut butter (vanilla cake and chocolate hazelnut brownie) but they don’t deliver to France
I could almost taste it on my tongue! I even struggle to get nice peanut butter here, there is no justice in this world!
Mmm that cake batter coconut butter sounds amazing!
Holy god, I need that in my life immediately.
Haha! It’s no joke!
Vanilla cake batter coconut butter. It’s 8am and I can’t think of anything else I’d rather eat than cake batter! Thanks for the coupon code, I’m trying it!
omg i really want to try that coconut butter!! sounds so good!
I think Im going to have to order some of that. Yes, I have to. Yum!
Just ordered some! I cannot wait to try it! Thanks for sharing.
I just ordered the macadamia nut one and am so stoked! I’m a coconut butter addict and love mac nuts, so this could be dangerous. I really want to try the pecan one too, but maybe the next time around. Thanks for sharing the discount code. I’ll be sure to enter your giveaway too
Is the consistancy the same as peanut or almond butter?
It’s not as thick and more grainy.
Coconut butter is on the list of things I really want to try but haven’t picked up yet! This variety looks insane in the best way possible.
I tried looking for a recipe for the spaghetti squash pancake and wanted to know if you could tell me what you put in it? Approximate amounts work, I’m a wing it type of cook
It is disgusting how much I love coconut ANYTHING. My shampoo and conditioner is even coconut (Desert Essence) and I have coconut candles everywhere. If you have the opportunity, pick up Trader Joe’s brand new “Canned Coconut Cream.” Ridiculous.
I still have yet to figure out coconut flour and I like to think of myself as a pretty skilled chef. It soaks up SO much moisture which completely changes the texture, taste, appearance, everything.
Thanks for the TJs rec!!
That. stuff. looks. amazing. YUM! I love cake batter flavored anything, like you do. Ice cream (of course) is the best, but this coconut butter looks unreal and I might need to use that promo code to buy a couple of jars. Did you like the honey pecan pie one? I’m going to look now to see what other kinds of unique flavors Nikki has. P.s. Whenever you put up pictures of avocado it makes me crave them. Definitely going to include some in my dinner tonight.
The Vanilla Cake Batter and Honey Pecan Pie flavors sound nothing short of amazing!
I have always used Artisana Coconut Butter — and I am currently out. These flavors look amazing!
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