Garden of Life Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil Review
Garden of Life’s Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is USDA certified organic AND non-GMO verified!
Garden of Life’s Organic Coconut Oil is not only the best when it comes to quality but it smells amazing and tastes even better! It’s what I use when I cook with anything that requires an oil and now it’s a part of my bulletproof coffee. What’s that you ask? Read on to find out more!
I am a big fan of using coconut oil when I cook and bake and I’m just as big of a fan of Garden of Life products. I’m not sure how I missed before t that Garden of Life carried coconut oil. Naturally it makes sense now that I think about it that Garden of Life would have an extra virgin USDA Organic and Non-GMO verified coconut oil as they are the leaders when it comes to top quality health products.
Garden of Life sent me this jar of Coconut Oil to review
I discovered when I attended in May their Garden of Life Blogger Summit (read more on that HERE) that they had coconut oil and would also be releasing a Dr. Perlmutter formulated line of probiotics, enzymes and more. As I said they are the leader in the health industry and my number one choice for probitiocs, protein powder, supplements and now coconut oil too! So naturally I had to try their coconut oil and let me tell you I was not disappointed!
It smells good, it tastes good and it’s now my favorite coconut oil ever. I was also inspired to try it in a way I’ve never tried it before thanks to another lovely blogger that I me at the Garden of Life Blogger Summit and now call friend. Her name is Jesica Salyer and she has an amazing site called Run on Organics. Now this gal is healthy, fit and inspiring, seriously she’s inspiring and very nice too.
She inspired me to try making and drinking bulletproof coffee. In fact you can read her post on the benefits of Bulletproof coffee HERE, the very post that inspired me to start drinking it and now I have been for two solid weeks and love it! Look up bulletproof coffee and you can find out more as I’m not going to get into all the useful but lengthy facts. Here’s just a few good points that I learned from Jes:
- Improves your mental clarity (um I need this one big time! Busy mom in her ahem early 40s now)
- Omega-3 fatty acids like the one in coconut oil helps to reduce inflammation (I have noticed a subtle difference so with my Rheumatoid Arthritis)
- Slows the absorption of caffeine and the fats and gives you sustained energy not just a boost and then crash
My Bulletproof coffee ingredients, sorry the butter is not in the picture but it was in the coffee
There’s more but those were the ones that stood out for me. Now onto the Bulletproof coffee here’s what I used:
- 1 Tbsp Garden of Life Coconut Oil
- 1 Tbsp Grass-fed butter
- 1 Cup of Coffee (go organic people) I used Marley Coffee
- 1 Tsp Cocao this was my own addition as I love it in my coffee and it has it’s own benefits.
Now I’m not quite ready to go without a sweetener, I wish but I’m getting there so I added a teaspoon of organic coconut sugar, I love it and hey coconut sugar and coconut oil heck yeah. Plus coconut sugar is lower on the Glycemic Index. I also use some chocolate almond milk as I I work my way to black coffee.
This all equalled a coffee that smelled amazing, seriously when I was stirring it, it smelled soooo good and tasted just a good who knew? Well I do now thanks to Jes!
Yes you can see the oil at top but stir, drink and enjoy you will be surprised how good it tastes and it’s better for you then regular ole coffee!
There you have it another way to use coconut oil to keep you on the path to healthier eating, if you’re so inclined try out the Garden of Life Coconut Oil you won’t be disappointed!
Amber B says
January 13, 2016 at 1:43 PMI also didn’t realize Garden of Life had a coconut oil but I need to try it! I’ve heard about using coconut oil in coffee and I’ve yet to try it. Coconut oil tastes much better as a flavour in things than on it’s own, in my opinion, and adding it to coffee or smoothies is a great way to receive it’s benefits 🙂
Linda Manns says
October 15, 2015 at 10:14 AMThis sounds great. I can’t wait to try this product. I have been trying to improve my eating habits and this might help. I have high cholesteral
Meredith Miller says
July 2, 2015 at 8:38 PMI have heard it has many uses and benefits. I’m not a fan of coconut flavor though. I’d still like to try it.
Katherine Riley says
July 2, 2015 at 6:17 PMI like the recipe demostration plus all the benefits listed.
Tamira Hill says
July 2, 2015 at 5:36 PMlovely review 🙂 making me miss my stash of coconut oil, i must reup!!! i love using it on my skin esp in the summer omg and i also like it in my pancakes
Robin Creager says
July 2, 2015 at 5:23 PMI’d love to give the coconut oil in the coffee and I’m like you not ready to give up my sweetener just yet. I’m curious on how it tastes.
Thanks for great review, loved it!!
Faye Gates says
July 2, 2015 at 4:14 PMGreat review. I’m glad you told me how well coconut oil works. I’ve never fried with it though.
Gina Gallagher says
July 2, 2015 at 3:41 PMWho doesn’t want greater mental clarity and reduced inflammation?! Great review, you’ve convinced me to give Bulletproof Coffee with Garden of Life Coconut Oil a try instead of my usual coffee with milk.
Christy Maurer says
July 2, 2015 at 2:40 PMI like cooking with coconut oil but I tried it in tea once and didn’t like it. Cooking is the way for me lol.
Sandra L Hying McFadden says
July 2, 2015 at 2:17 PMI heard that people drink it in coffee and always wondered how much, and what type of coffee to use. Thank you for sharing I love the fact that it helps with inflammation in the body.
Sandra Watts says
July 2, 2015 at 1:58 PMI would give it a try. I have heard a lot about the benefits of using it.
Gail Williams says
July 2, 2015 at 7:46 AMI have put coconut oil often in my coffee. I am with you on not wanting to go without the sweet…so I also put a pinch of stevia in my coffee. Love this
Aisha R. says
July 1, 2015 at 6:56 PMI’ve known the benefits of coconut oil for a while but I would have never thought of using it in coffee.
LAURIE MURLEY says
July 1, 2015 at 5:08 PMI have never tried this product before but have heard good thing about it and that is why I want to try the product
Alison Tolar says
July 1, 2015 at 3:45 PMI love that the coconut oil is organic and non-gmo. That is great. Thanks for sharing the coffee recipe. It sounds like something I really need to try.
Amy Leach says
July 1, 2015 at 4:20 AMI didn’t know that coconut oil has Omega-3 fatty acids and combats inflammation. That gives me even more reasons to use it more than I already do.
Kelda Adair says
June 30, 2015 at 9:42 PMHow did I not know that coconut oil is a probiotic? One more reason to love it!
Anne Marie Carter says
June 30, 2015 at 7:52 PMGreat review on the benefits of using coconut oil in cooking. The use of this oil was recommended to my daughter to use with one of her cats who has developed a flea allergy and lost her hair.
Cheri L. Feaster says
June 30, 2015 at 7:33 PMCoconut has some medicinal purposes such as your vision it will help you see better. Great to put on your hair and use by heating the coconut oil till warm to touch for 20-30 minutes(I use a shower cap) my friend uses Saran Wrap, then shampoo and regular conditioner. Leaves soft and shiny. Good for making drinks, like a Pinna Colada shake w/French Vanilla ice cream. Really good for your skin and your insides. If I am not wrong it help with the Toxins we have.
Penni says
June 30, 2015 at 7:03 PMI love that coconut oil is so great for so many things – especially, that it contains anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fatty acids, and that it slows caffeine and fat absorption to help provide sustained energy!
Linda Stull says
June 30, 2015 at 5:20 PMWe started to give our geriatric dog coconut oil to help boost up his immune system.
Ellen says
June 30, 2015 at 3:10 PMIt’s great for softening hands and feet. It’s also great for a dog or cat’s skin and coat!
renee mirsky says
June 30, 2015 at 2:36 PMHow it has fine health benefits and tastes great also. Quite versatile!
Heather! says
June 30, 2015 at 11:07 AMI love the versatility of coconut oil, as well as the flavor it imparts.
Wendy says
June 30, 2015 at 8:33 AMCoconut Butter has so many uses. BTW I love the coffee recipe. Gotta try it.
Sarah Oswald says
June 29, 2015 at 9:03 PMI have never tried coconut oil before but I bet its great in baked goods and sweets.
marla king says
June 29, 2015 at 8:01 PMI have never used coconut oil before, but I love the benefits it offers.
john hutchens says
June 29, 2015 at 7:42 PMI really enjoy coconut oil in my iced coffee it is really good
Laurie P says
June 29, 2015 at 7:56 AMWe’re new in using coconut oil…..so many great things to use it for!!!!
Ejhinds says
June 29, 2015 at 3:51 AMHmm! Oil in my coffee. Never would have thought of that; but I like my coffee black. No cream, no sugar. My father told me that if I put anything in my coffee then it wasn’t coffee anymore. Ahhh! I sure miss my dad. Great blog. Keep up the good work.
Michelle Castagne says
June 28, 2015 at 10:28 PMI like that coconut oil is among the healthiest, most versatile dietary oils in the world
wendy c g says
June 28, 2015 at 9:32 PMI’m interested in using coconut oil, thank you for all the information. The coffee sounds good.
Robin Abrams says
June 28, 2015 at 11:55 AMI have not heard of coconut oil before. You make it sound so good. I would love to try it
Suzanne King says
June 28, 2015 at 9:23 AMI can’t wait to make Bulletproof coffee. Thanks for your great blog.
Carli connors says
June 28, 2015 at 9:17 AMLove the post and how it shows uses for Coconut oil. I myself have heard lots of wonderful things about the product. I never bought because I was not sure hoe to use it. I am convinced now that it would be nothing but benificial for family and I, therefore I hope I am chosen as winner..
Carol Yemola says
June 28, 2015 at 7:26 AMI love the fact that this in Non GMO. I’m trying to use more of these kinds of products.
william gossage says
June 28, 2015 at 5:54 AMI use coconut oil to cook with and i like the smell and taste of it
Leela says
June 27, 2015 at 7:22 PMIt makes the best tasting popcorn.
Brenda says
June 27, 2015 at 7:14 PMI love it for my hair
Melanie says
June 27, 2015 at 6:49 PMI never thought of adding coconut oil to coffee… interesting!
Mary H. says
June 27, 2015 at 6:21 PMI certainly never thought of adding coconut oil to coffee, but it doesn’t sound half bad. I would have to try it myself to know if I love it.
Lorena Keech says
June 27, 2015 at 6:11 PMI’ll be so interested to see if it makes a difference in my RA.
Kimberly Shaver says
June 27, 2015 at 6:07 PMI have been using coconut oil for the last few months and have been most impressed.
MARY B says
June 27, 2015 at 6:03 PMSo many great uses for coconut oil.
Amy Lauren says
June 27, 2015 at 6:00 PMThis look really cool! i will have to try this kind of coconut oil.
Christa Lopez says
June 27, 2015 at 5:58 PMGreat review! I love the pictures and tips! I will have to try my coffee that way too. I don’t like black coffee either, but wish I did!
Kayte CookWatts says
June 27, 2015 at 5:10 PMIf you haven’t already, look up coconut oil fudge and make it! AMAZING & delish.
Jaclyn Reynolds says
June 27, 2015 at 1:07 PMLove substituting it in recipes!
Deb Binder says
June 27, 2015 at 12:21 PMI didn’t know you could bake with coconut oil . I just thought it was for sauteeing and salad dressings
barbara dunaway says
June 27, 2015 at 10:31 AMlove the recipe for coffee, I have to try it. Been looking for a good low fat coffee recipe
carmen says
June 27, 2015 at 9:04 AMI like that it improves mental clarity. Who doesn’t need that?
golden storm says
June 26, 2015 at 10:42 PMlove the recipe,,never heard of it but might give it a try,,i use coconut oil for me and my dogs already
Lisa says
June 26, 2015 at 10:34 PMHmm, this sounds very intriguing! I might have to give it a try!
Joanna R. says
June 26, 2015 at 9:12 AMI like that it gives you sustained energy!
Denise C says
June 25, 2015 at 11:56 PMI’ve been using another brand of coconut oil but the local pharmacy stopped selling it. I’ll have to go out looking for this!
Julie says
June 25, 2015 at 11:13 PMThat looks so interesting. I’d recently heard of bullet proof coffee but since I’m not much of a coffee drinker I didn’t pay much attention. I started drinking it occasionally a couple of months ago because I’m a homeschooling mom and can’t seem to get through my day without passing out on the couch while reading to the kids. We were getting behind and I can’t keep doing that to my kiddos. I’ll have to give this a try.
laurie nykaza says
June 25, 2015 at 9:38 PMI would love to try it sounds great to cook with so many gluten free recipes call for it so love to use it too.
Cindy S. says
June 25, 2015 at 9:37 PMI had no idea there were so many benefits – healthy ones!
Christine Beasley says
June 25, 2015 at 8:19 PMI did not know about coconut sugar. Thank you for informative review. I am also interested in tryin the bullitproof coffee.
adrienne z says
June 25, 2015 at 7:37 PMI love how many uses coconut oil has. would love to win it so I can try it
Anna says
June 25, 2015 at 7:10 PMI like that this review gave me a new way to use this oil.
Julia Mazzucato says
June 25, 2015 at 11:36 AMI like that you listed the health benefits!
Rana Durham says
June 25, 2015 at 10:47 AMwow i love this alternative its so healthy plus annything with coconut tastes amazing
Susan Weaver says
June 25, 2015 at 9:22 AMI LOVE coconut oil! And now I’m definitely going to have to try this recipe for bulletproof coffee!
Powered by Mom says
June 25, 2015 at 11:10 AMgo for it Susan and I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Margot C says
June 25, 2015 at 9:14 AMI love baking with coconut oil. So many places where you might use horrible canola oil or butter I now use coconut oil and things taste so much fresher.
Lisa Borders says
June 25, 2015 at 8:03 AMI use coconut oil daily for my skin to keep it moisturized.
Heather Poindexter says
June 25, 2015 at 7:10 AMI just love cooking with it for clarilty! But my massage therapist uses it instead of reguar massage oit and my skin is moisturiezed for two weeks!
Lori Williams says
June 25, 2015 at 7:09 AMGreat review! I love that coconut oil does so much for you. Love that it is organic and raw. Those 2 are very important to me. I also love that there is so much you can use coconut oil for. I just started using it and I am finding lots of ways to incorporate it into my daily life. Thank you!
Sherry Blamer says
June 25, 2015 at 6:13 AMThis recipe sounds great. I would love to try it out.
Melissa S says
June 25, 2015 at 4:05 AMI use coconut oil daily for cooking and in a body scrub I make for myself. I have never tried it in coffee, I will have to try this.
Kat says
June 24, 2015 at 7:57 PMI have never tried coconut oil, but would now love to! Mixed with coffee? AMEN! 🙂
PATTI F. says
June 24, 2015 at 7:23 PMThank you so much for this review. I’ve always wanted to use coconut oil but was very unsure of it. Now that I’ve read your review I’m going to give it a try. I have been looking for a different type of oil to cook with when needed. And I really didn’t know that it Improves your mental clarity! I could really use that 🙂 Thanks again!
M.Clark says
June 24, 2015 at 7:14 PMI have never cooked with coconut oil before. It sounds very healthy, I’m looking forward to giving it a try. Thank you for sharing this review and the recipe.
Sophia,M.,McConnery says
June 24, 2015 at 5:59 PMI love cooking with it,putting it on my skin,and want to try it as a hair mask!
Paol Trenny says
June 24, 2015 at 5:34 PMI have tried the bulletproof coffee but I have not tried it with Cocoa. Great idea! I love cocoa so that would be a great addition.
margaret franks duncan says
June 24, 2015 at 5:34 PMI love that it’s Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and I love it in coffee as well.
Tiffanie Hope says
June 24, 2015 at 5:23 PMAHH this bulletproof coffee looks perfect!!!
Jeanine says
June 24, 2015 at 5:05 PMI loved the recipe for Bulletproof Coffee. I told my daughter that you can use coconut oil in coffee, but she didn’t believe me. Now I can show her!
Jennifer Dace says
June 24, 2015 at 7:46 AMI love the many uses of this great oil.
Wendy B. says
June 24, 2015 at 6:52 AMI want to try it for healthier hair.
Julie L says
June 24, 2015 at 12:48 AMI love how it has so many uses!
Michele Ash says
June 24, 2015 at 12:11 AMThis is a different idea! I would have never thought to use coconut oil in coffee! Hey, nowadays anything goes! It’s a very different type of mixture for sure! Thanks for the Fantastic Review on Garden of Life Organic Coconut Oil! I’ve never had the opportunity to try coconut oil, however, I’ve been wanting to for a while.They now carry it at my grocery store, however, it’s a bit on the pricy side. Since I’m still on a strict budget at the grocery store, I have not been able to purchase it. I read your recipes and you almost always include coconut oil! I so much want to try it! Thanks again for sharing your fantastic review, the recipe for your coffee, the pictures, and your personal and professional opinions on Garden of Life Organic Coconut Oil with all of us! I always appreciate your reviews!!!!!!!!! Thanks again! Michele 🙂
Katherine says
June 23, 2015 at 10:54 PMI love coconut oil!
Melissa says
June 23, 2015 at 10:37 PMI love using coconut oil when i bake chocolate chip cookies… it gives the cookies a hint of extra flavor!
Lori Pouncey says
June 23, 2015 at 9:57 PMThank you for the great review and recipe, def a must try 🙂
Lori Pouncey says
June 23, 2015 at 9:56 PMI have not tried this particular brand but I have been using coconut oil for years and nothing beats it. So many, many uses! I love it and have several jars throughout my house 🙂
lei says
June 23, 2015 at 9:38 PMnot sure if i can tell the difference in taste from other coconut oils but i like it that its organic
Naomi Winkel says
June 23, 2015 at 9:38 PMI really need to try this, I love to drink my coffee so I need to try this
Michele Ash says
June 23, 2015 at 9:14 PMWOW! This is a really different idea! I would have never thought to use coconut oil in coffee! Hey, nowadays anything goes! It’s a very different type of mixture for sure! Thanks for the Fantastic Review on Garden of Life Organic Coconut Oil! I’ve never had the opportunity to try coconut oil, however, I’ve been wanting to for a while now. They now carry it at my grocery store, however, it’s a bit on the pricy side. Since I’m still on a strict budget at the grocery store, I have not been able to purchase it. I read your recipes and you almost always include coconut oil! I so much want to try it! Thanks again for sharing your fantastic review, the recipe for your coffee, the pictures, and your personal and professional opinions on Garden of Life Organic Coconut Oil with all of us! I always appreciate your reviews!!!!!!!!! Thanks again! Michele 🙂
Lynda Del says
June 23, 2015 at 8:59 PMLove the health benefits of coconut oil.
Amanda Alvarado says
June 23, 2015 at 8:25 PMI would have never of thought! This sounds tasty but I don’t know about doing it half asleep (the state I’m in when I have my first cup of coffee!). I love all the things you can do with coconut oil!
Arik Issan says
June 23, 2015 at 8:10 PMextra virgin is always good for oil!
JIll H says
June 23, 2015 at 7:45 PMThis is a new one for me, but I could use the benefits of the antiflamatory & clarity of mind.
Rhea Chladek says
June 23, 2015 at 7:38 PMI will have to try the “bulletproof coffee.” Yum…
jessica z says
June 23, 2015 at 7:19 PMI can’t drink coffee, but I need to make this for some of my loved ones! Thanks for the cool idea!
lana simanovicki says
June 23, 2015 at 7:13 PMI like the smell and I like that it has many uses
Deborah W. says
June 23, 2015 at 6:48 PMI love that coconut oil smells good, tastes good and is good for you. Not to mention the fact that you can use it in all kinds of healthy homemade skin creams, etc.
Barrie says
June 23, 2015 at 6:12 PMI’ve heard of bulletproof coffee and it’s up for debate as to whether it’s good for you or not BUT Coconut oil and grassfed butter ARE definitely better for you. Sounds too rich for me but I’ve never tried it but I will when I get more butter..
Lisa Williams says
June 23, 2015 at 6:07 PMI didn’t realize coconut oil had so many uses,now I want to try it!
Melanie Dee says
June 23, 2015 at 5:15 PMThis is quite a unique recipe I’ve heard of butter or coconut oil in coffee but not both. Sounds good. Thanks for sharing
rowena hubble says
June 23, 2015 at 5:09 PMyou have me sold on this great review
belinda bell says
June 23, 2015 at 3:48 PMI love baking and cooking with it. but I have never tried it in coffee
Linda White says
June 23, 2015 at 2:57 PMLove coconut oil for eating, skin and haircare.
Kelly O says
June 23, 2015 at 2:27 PMI have not tried this brand of Coconut Oil, but I love coconut oil. We use it for all of our cooking/baking/toothpaste/lotion etc. Love that this is organic.
LeAnn H says
June 23, 2015 at 2:03 PMI like that something thats good for you also tastes great
Anne Perry says
June 23, 2015 at 1:40 PMI cook bake and make personal hygiene products with coconut oil. Great for diaper cream too.
Chau says
June 23, 2015 at 12:09 PMI use coconut oil to cook, but never knew Garden of Life also has coconut oil!
Alona Y says
June 23, 2015 at 11:51 AMI haven’t heard of bulletproof coffee – sounds like something I need to try!
emily n. says
June 23, 2015 at 11:12 AMI love that the fats give you sustained energy throughout the day.
Kara says
June 23, 2015 at 10:35 AMI love cooking with this stuff 🙂
rochelle haynes says
June 23, 2015 at 10:26 AMGood for baking and using on your hair
Michelle Cartagena says
June 23, 2015 at 10:07 AMGonna try this coffee recipeAWESOME review!!
Mickie Hinds says
June 23, 2015 at 9:55 AMinteresting review.. I love my coconut oil and my coffee. I love coconut oil with my essential oils for many things too!
Alexandria Tinnon says
June 23, 2015 at 9:41 AMBig coffee drinker here. Yea I know it’s not the best habit, but I need to try this!
Shelley says
June 23, 2015 at 9:39 AMI love using coconut oil on my dry skin and hair! It makes them so soft and moisturized!
Michelle Oyster says
June 23, 2015 at 9:26 AMI’ve added hot cocoa mix to my coffee and cringed at the amount of sugar it contains. I never thought to add cocoa powder instead! Seems so obvious! Thank you for that suggestion! I shall be trying it tomorrow morning!
Bonnie Cantrell says
June 23, 2015 at 8:59 AMI’ve really got to try this coffee recipe. My aunt has a crazy bulletproof one that uses pink Himalayan salt but I could not handle the salty with my coffee. LOL
I have tried some coconut oil in my coffee and it tastes pretty good.
Elizabeth says
June 23, 2015 at 8:46 AMThanks for your great review! I’m sold and will be using more Coconut Oil in my future. It sounds like a very healthy choice! Love that it’s non GMO!!
Virginia S. says
June 23, 2015 at 8:32 AMI love the benefits that coconut oil gives! Thanks for sharing and I will definitely try the Bulletproof coffee!
Dandi D says
June 23, 2015 at 8:28 AMI really like that I can use coconut oil in baking muffins and bread.
Sophia,M.,McConnery says
June 22, 2015 at 9:27 PMInteresting mixture.I do love the oil!