Nutiva Organic Coconut Manna Puréed Coconut Butter, 15 Oz (Pack of 2), USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Whole 30 Approved, Vegan, Gluten-Free & Keto, Creamy Spread to Boost Smoothies & Oatmeal

I originally ordered tropical traditions coconut cream concentrate and their gold label organic extra virgin coconut oil, the concentrated coconut cream was supposed to taste good but I found it to be too oily even after mixing good it still tasted oily, what I did was wait for the oil to separate from the ground up coconut meat and just poured it off into its own container and then I had a thick coconut meat substance for our smoothies that didn't leave an off putting oily aftertaste.So I decided to try the coconut manna after reading it's description and reviews I wasn't optimistic as the concentrated coconut cream was supposed to taste the way the coconut manna is supposed to taste too, so it got here today and I opened it up and it had a translucent look to it so I took a bit on my fingertip and tasted it and it wasnt too bad, no where as good as the description says it is, but better then the previous stuff we tried, so I made my daily health smoothie and added the coconut manna and the other normal ingredients we use and my smoothie was really really good, better then it was when we used the tropical traditions stuff. Later this morning my wife was ready for her morning smoothie so I started mixing everything into the mixer and got to the coconut manna and noticed it was starting to liquefy so I grabbed a plastic spoon to get a couple spoonfuls into the smoothie and it hit the hard part and broke the spoon, well the top layer was the coconut oil part, there was very little oil compared the the other stuff, and the meat was solid, so solid I had to use a butter knife to chisel out a couple good sized chunks to put in the smoothie, and then the last ingredient is raw organic cacao powder so I started the mixer up while I used the butter knife to break up the rest of the solid part and mix it back to a creamy consistency and now I'm hooked, once you get it mixed up like it should be I love it and so does my wife now, with the coconut manna and the cacao powder mixed in our smoothies it's amazing, we get a nice fruity strawberry taste on the front end and a coconuty chocolatly taste on the back end, our smoothies are the best they have ever been, tropical traditions boasted you could simply eat their coconut cream stuff by the spoonful but I couldn't do it because it's 70% pure coconut oil which doesn't taste very much like coconut, and I'm not into eating oil by the spoonful,l either, this coconut manna stuff once properly mixed has a thick peanut butter like consistency and I can definitely eat it by the spoonful, as a matter of fact I put a bit of the coconut manna and cacao powder in my wife's coffee this evening without her knowing It and she kept saying how good the cup of coffee I made her was, and when i asked her for a drink the cup was dry, she drank every drop because and I know it's because I had mixed a little cacao powder with the manna and put a bit in her coffee with her cream and sugar, she rarely drinks an entire cup of coffee, there's usually about an inch at the bottom of the cup she doesn't finish but with this stuff in her coffee she said it was amazing and I have to agree from what little bit I got to taste before she drank the cup dry..Anyway if you want a really great coconut product with amazing consistency and coconut flavor then this stuff is what you want, I liked the tropical traditions stuff ok but only after I let the majority of the oil separate from the meat and poured it off it was a lot better, but still not quite as good as coconut manna, my wife had to tell me I couldn't have anymore spoonfuls tonight so I can't wait to put it in my morning smoothie again it's going to be awesome and it doesn't turn into a rock when it hits the cold stuff in the smoothie like the creamed coconut does... I just can't say enough about this product, it's everything I was hoping I would get when I ordered the tropical traditions concentrated coconut cream, but now it'll be a permanent ingredient in our daily morning smoothies and makes me want more of it nowBC

Taste is awesome. Keeps well.

I had my doubts with this, thinking it was some kind of glorified coconut oil with a higher price tag.All those reviews saying it is “like peanut butter” and raves about “spreading it on toast” were crazy exaggerations, I thought. But I bought it because a Keto recipe I wanted to make called for it. Honestly, I cant remember what the recipe was for because I tried it straight out of the jar when it came and it was SO DELICIOUS.The reviews were right: it was creamy and slightly sweet, with a texture like peanut butter.With spoon sticking out of my mouth, I immediately told my family this product was off limits and only for me. There will be consequences for non-law-abiding residents in this household.Some things you might be wondering, if you’ve never tried this:- it’s nothing like coconut oil. Coconut oil has no sweetness and instantly melts to liquid when it’s in your mouth (think fat bombs). Coconut manna has texture and a slight delicious sweetness. It’s more like an intensely puréed coconut that can get stiff like natural peanut butter, with solids and oils separating in heat just like PB can.- along those same lines: this MUST be STIRRED. I received my package on a warm day, and the oil and solids had separated. I tasted it as-is and it was boring, almost like coconut oil. The stirring changes everything about the manna to make it how it should be enjoyed. Right now, it is 77 degrees in my home and the manna has stiffened up (see photo). It is even better than peanut butter to me—sooooo. goooood.Honesty, I can’t see myself using this in any recipes because it’s too good straight out of the jar. Highly recommend, people! Especially for keto folks—it’s the perfect sweet treat.

Learning experience for me. I was looking for coconut toast spread, like I had had on vacation, but apparently most coconut does not taste like much until they add a lot of sugar. And adding a lot of sugar to this didn't get me there. This high of oil content still makes the mouth feel dry. Natural coconut also separates a lot, a LOT, and there's no extra space in the jar to remedy the situation, so if you try you'll just slosh oil all over the place and be very frustrated. Pour the oil into a mixing bowl first, then chisel out the sandy manna, then mix it, then put it back in the jar. Or, better yet, put it in a sturdy bag-like container, perhaps one of those silicone ziploc things, so you can squeeze it a lot before each use. I'm not sure what manna is best suited for, but if I ever find out, this is a nice quality version of it.

What sets this coconut butter apart is its versatility in the kitchen. From spreading it on toast to using it as a substitute for traditional cooking oils, the possibilities seemed endless. I experimented with incorporating it into smoothies, desserts, and even curries, each time discovering new dimensions of flavor that left me pleasantly surprised.Beyond its heavenly taste, this coconut butter boasts an impressive array of nutritional benefits. Packed with healthy fats, it proved to be a satisfying and energy-boosting addition to my diet. Additionally, it contains essential nutrients such as lauric acid, known for its immune-boosting properties, making it a guilt-free pleasure, low carb at 7 gram per serving, naturally sweet you could practically enjoy it as it is.It arrived solid because it's made from whole organic coconuts, it tends to settle and become firm. You can warm the jar gently in warm water to soften and stir before use. It's great for spreading, blending, baking and incorporating it into coconut milk.