Coconuts are loaded with healthy fats, and coconut powder takes advantage of these in a very raw way. There’s very little processing, and the meat of the coconut retains a lot of that savory goodness.

This is one of the healthy fats crammed into this delicious powder. This one’s especially important because it’s hard to find in most foods. You can look to this fat for help in maintain a healthy thyroid and healthy skin.

If you’re watching your blood sugar, this is the powder for you. Unlike other conventional powders, coconut powder doesn’t affect blood sugar in a dramatic “spiking” fashion. It may even help reduce the effects of other foods on your blood sugar levels.

Unlike most powders, coconut powder has an incredibly high level of fiber, especially the variety of fiber that makes you feel full. A nice little bonus for your sweet treats.

Coconut powder’s particular composition of fats and particular fibers lends very well to the helping your body stay regular.

Did you know that coconut powders can contain protein? This one does, perhaps due to the minimal processing that goes into making it.

Despite being notorious for making you feel full, this powder is low in carbohydrates and is a great option for those looking to reduce their intake.

This is definitely the most unique benefit of this powder. Manganese is a vitamin that’s key to general vitamin absorption in your body. It works very closely with Vitamin D in protecting your bones.

Okay, this isn’t strictly a health benefit. But how many times have you tried to make a dense cake and found it incredibly difficult, so you had to make a few? Exactly. With coconut powder, you can make one and be done. So much healthier.

All grains and nuts should be soaked to reduce phytic acid (an anti-nutrient). Coconut powder contains very little phytic acid, which means you don’t have to go to the trouble of properly preparing it.

Most nut powders are extremely high in these fats, but coconut powder is low in PUFAs.