Homemade Coconut Milk
Sometimes making your own things can be painful and a bit, well, pointless.
Sure, it's great to know HOW to make some things, and sometimes there's great satisfaction in knowing you can if you need to, but it can be time-consuming and expensive.
Luckily making your own coconut milk at home is NOT one of these time consuming and expensive tasks – it actually is quick AND can save you a lot of money!
Plus you've got the added benefit that you know exactly what goes into the milk, so no additives that might cause you harm.
If you're more of a visual person, watch the video below to see a demonstration on how to make the homemade coconut milk from desiccated coconut and then go below to get the recipe.
Homemade Coconut Milk
Servings: 4 cups
Coconut milk is a great milk alternative for anyone on Paleo or AIP, cutting down on nuts/seeds, or who have allergies to nuts or seeds. It’s just 2 ingredients and comes together in minutes. This is a guar gum- free and carrageenan-free version too, making it great for diets like AIP and Whole30 and anyone avoiding additives. Plus you save MONEY 🙂
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shredded, Unsweetened Coconut
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
- Put the coconut and water into a blender. Blend on high for about 3 minutes, or until no chunks remain.
- Pour the mixture through a nut milk bag, cheesecloth, or fine mesh sieve. Squeeze and knead to get all of the milk out.
- Pour into a glass storage container and refrigerate until needed. Keep in the fridge for up to a week, shaking to mix any separation that may occur.
Notes
Equipment needed: Blender and Nut milk bag/cheesecloth/or fine mesh sieve for straining the milk
Make Ahead: You can store this homemade coconut milk in the fridge for up to a week, but note that it will separate. Just simply shake it before serving or using. You can also freeze the coconut milk for later. I recommend freezing in an ice cube tray and then removing from the tray once frozen and then storing it in a plastic bag or another freezer-safe container.
Did you make this recipe?Leave a comment below or share a photo on Instagram and tag me @thrivingautoimmune !
