8 Unexpected Ways to Cook With Coconut Water (That Your Kids Will Love!)

Tots who can handle a little spice will slurp these peanut noodles right up. Turn them into a complete meal with the addition of grilled shrimp, chicken, steak, or tofu.

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And for your less adventurous eaters, all it takes to transform old-fashioned white rice to coconut-water rice is swapping out tap water with coconut water.

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Williams-Sonoma's banana pineapple smoothie is a healthy way to start the day, or beat that 4 p.m. slump!

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The coconut water in this fresh and healthy kale and Summer fruit salad recipe from ZICO is in its all-natural vinaigrette.

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The rich flavors of sweet potato and coconut meld beautifully in this hearty, healthy soup.

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Even if you don't fancy yourself a baker, this flourless chocolate cake comes together in just a few easy steps, and it gets a bright lift from the inclusion of coconut water.

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This ZICO fave screams Summer. Chicken and mango skewers employ coconut water in two ways — the chicken is marinated in it, and it's splashed into the refreshing mango salsa. Yum!

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