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Amy & Brian’s Coconut Water Recipe and Giveaway

October 11, 2015 By Donna Biroczky 23 Comments

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Cooking for a busy family can sometimes mean getting stuck in a rut, pulling out the same old recipes and throwing them on the table without any enjoyment in preparation. I like to cook but not if it’s boring, so when I have time, I try new ingredients, get creative and see what I can pull together. This week, I did it with the help of Amy & Brian’s Coconut Water. I was provided me with sample products and/or compensation in order to try the items and share with you what I think; all my photos and opinions below are my own.

coconut water

At 17.5 oz-sized cans, it’s more than a full serving when you’re thirsty and each can gives you plenty to use in a recipe. I had all sorts of ideas, but I’d purchased fresh corn and wanted to use it in a new way. Simply grilling or heating it up fresh seemed boring, but I didn’t have time to get fancy, so I came up with a very fast and easy way to change up the flavor and get it on the table fast.

Four ears of corn make quite a bit, but that’s good because this recipe had my family eating big servings. I cut the fresh corn off the cob directly into a large sauce pan. Pour 1/2 of coconut water into the pot with 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, a sprinkle of salt and pepper and a handful of chopped fresh basil.

coconut corn

I let it gently simmer while the peppers were heating, and that was it!

coconut corn

Coconut water is sort of a rage now. I’ve tried several and some are less flavorful than others. Some are even too thick, so when you’re thirsty, they aren’t thirst quenching. Amy & Brian’s Coconut Water is the perfect balance of taste and texture and I enjoyed a can of the cinnamon flavor after a long run on the treadmill. (It’s still too hot here in California for October and I’m running more frequently inside; I can’t wait until it cools down so I can get back to early morning runs outside!) Amy & Brian’s Coconut Water is available in regular coconut flavor, the cinnamon I mentioned above, lime, grape and regular, with the pulp. I actually prefer the pulp, but I know not everyone likes that consistency. (I had my son try both and he prefers the pulp as well.)

coconut water

Why should we drink coconut water? It’s one of the best natural hydrators available. It’s loaded with naturally occurring electrolytes such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus and has no cholesterol or fat. I learned from Amy & Brian’s website that it was actually used in place of saline during World War II, when saline was in short supply. Interesting trivia, right? Amy & Brian’s coconut water is 100% natural, non-GMO, and never from concentrate; it’s made from the juice of young coconuts from Thailand, where the coconut water is just a bit sweeter. Follow them on Twitter to learn more, and check out their website for a store locator and more detailed product information.

Want to enter for a chance to win a case of Amy & Brian’s Coconut Water? You can enter several ways below — you can tweet daily for extra entries! (Case will be shipped directly from the company.)

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I want to know what your favorite flavor of coconut water is and how you most like to use it — in food or as a beverage! (I know some people who have gotten creative with alcoholic beverages; I personally haven’t tried it – yet – so I can’t recommend anything but I’ve going to buy some more and see what else I come up with!

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  1. Laura

    October 12, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    I love just drinking it straight up!

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  2. Judith

    October 13, 2015 at 8:50 am

    I love it in smoothies

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  3. Ann

    October 13, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    This sounds delicious; I’ve tried coconut water before & it’s not bad–but the flavors sound really appealing!

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  4. Missy

    October 22, 2015 at 11:07 am

    I like to drink it plain, it tastes great!

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  5. Darlene Ysaguirre

    October 22, 2015 at 9:59 pm

    By it self after a run or a trip to the gym or in my morning smoothies.

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  6. Summer B.

    October 23, 2015 at 11:20 am

    I like to drink in with ice.

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  7. Mary Beth Elderton

    October 24, 2015 at 5:18 am

    I have only tried coconut water once…in a smoothie. But I’m thinking I might drink these just as they are.

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  8. Taryn T.

    October 24, 2015 at 6:05 am

    I haven’t tried coconut water yet, but have been wanting to try forever! This sounds delish!

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  9. Darlene Owen

    October 24, 2015 at 6:37 am

    I have never had this before, but I know I would like to drink it after I exercise.

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  10. amy tolley

    October 24, 2015 at 7:33 am

    drinking it by it self or in dessert dishes smoothies

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  11. Danielle Jones

    October 24, 2015 at 8:11 am

    We just drink it cold from the fridge. I have an elderly grandparent that wasn’t staying hydrated. His taste buds had diminished and things just didn’t taste right. In an effort to try to get him extra hydration we tried coconut water with him. He actually loved the taste because it’s a little sweet and he could actually taste it. We now take it to the nursing home for him to drink. Just wanted to mention that incase anyone else knows of someone like that.

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  12. Ronda

    October 24, 2015 at 8:26 am

    I like it all ways. I use it in smoothies, desserts and drink it straight out of the can.

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  13. Brenda G

    October 24, 2015 at 8:53 am

    My favorite flavor is with pulp and I like to use it on post workout drinks.

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  14. Annmarie W.

    October 24, 2015 at 9:21 am

    Believe it or not, I have never tried Coconut water for anything! But I hear it’s healthy for you, and would be great to use while cooking for my family!

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  15. cassie

    October 24, 2015 at 9:30 am

    I’ve always just drank it as straight up. Haven’t thought about using it in cooking 🙂

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  16. Fiona N

    October 24, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    I love coconuts.One of my favorite ways to use coconut juice is making coconut jello dessert
    Thank You for the chance

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  17. Kimberly Bauer

    October 24, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    I make smoothies with coconut water.

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  18. lissa crane

    October 24, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    I love to drink it just the way it is! I would love to cook with it after reading your ideas!

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  19. chickie brewer

    October 24, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    I like drinking it after being out in the sun!

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  20. Shakeia Rieux

    October 24, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    I have never tried coconut water,but i always see it in stores.I would like to try it

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  21. Jennifer Clay

    October 24, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    I like to drink it when I am at work. I seem to get energized when I drink some plus it tastes really good!!

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  22. Angela Saver

    October 24, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    My favorite way to use coconut water is to incorporate it into my smoothies!

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  23. Sue Hull

    October 24, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    Ive had it once in a smoothie and was delish. Thank you for the chance 🙂

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