FRUGALISTA FILES


 
Not only is coconut oil an amazing thing to use in frying and baking, it's also a great base for a lot of other fun things.  It's frugalista-approved because you can stretch one bottle many different ways.  

Crackly Chocolate Shell on Ice Cream!
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Yup.  It's true.  Don't bother buying Magic Shell at the grocery store.  You can make your own delicious ice cream topping at home for a fraction of the cost.

1 Tbsp Virgin Coconut Oil
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Put the coconut oil into a microwave-safe glass bowl and zap it for 15 seconds (until it has melted to a clear liquid).  Pour in the chocolate chips and stir until well mixed.  You may have to put the whole thing back in the microwave for a few seconds so the oil and chocolate incorporate fully.  

Drizzle the chocolate sauce over your favourite ice cream and watch it harden into a shell in front of your eyes!  Crack with a spoon and enjoy!

You can store any leftover chocolate shell in a glass container and melt it in the microwave the next time you want a treat.

Fluoride-Free Toothpaste
Don't knock this until you try it!  You can make this toothpaste in a jiffy and it really, really, does clean your teeth.  It's definitely not as sweet as Crest & Co. but if you want a clean feeling (and smelling) mouth this does the trick.  There is NO fluoride in this recipe.

1/4 cup Virgin Coconut Oil (solid form)
1/4 cup baking soda
1 T Stevia
15 drops of spearmint or peppermint essential oils

Mix all ingredients together to form a paste.  Store in a container and use as needed.  It's just that simple.  If the toothpaste starts to liquefy, just put it in your fridge/freezer for a minute and it will turn right again.

Sweet Sugar Scrubs
Yet another super simple treat you can make with a coconut oil base.  This makes a great gift!  The combinations are endless but here are my two faves.

BROWN SUGAR FOOT SCRUB

1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil (solid form)
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Add coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and melt in microwave (30 seconds max).  Mix in the brown sugar and lemon juice.  Ideally, you want to see a thin layer of coconut oil on top of your mixture once it's blended.  Store this scrub in a nice jar and use it before you hop into the shower or bath.

SWEET MINTY BODY SCRUB

1 cup white cane sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil (solid form)
5 drops of peppermint essential oil
5 drops of lavender essential oil

Same process as above.  Melt oil, mix in sugar and oils, store and use.
 
 
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Forget store-bought microwave popcorn bags. You can make your own popcorn in the microwave for pennies!

You'll need...
  • Brown paper lunch bag
  • Whole kernel popcorn
  • Seasoning (salt, brown sugar, garam masala, etc.)
  • Drizzle or spritz of olive oil
Here's how...

Put ¼ cup popcorn into a brown lunch bag. Spritz a little bit of olive oil into the bag. Sprinkle a dash of salt and brown sugar (or any other combination of seasoning). Shake. Remove air from bag and then fold the top of the brown bag twice and then fold a small section of the corner underneath. Pop the bag into the microwave for a couple of minutes. Carefully open the bag and pour your perfectly popped popcorn into a bowl and enjoy!

Each microwave acts differently.  You may need to experiment with a few batches before finding the best timing and setting.

 


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