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: 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 🙂

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

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.

Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: AIP, autoimmune protocol, beverage, easy, Paleo, plant based, preservative-free, shredded coconut, Whole30

Did you make this recipe?Leave a comment below or share a photo on Instagram and tag me @thrivingautoimmune !

Interested in more Paleo and AIP-friendly recipes, meal prep guides, and more?

Check out Prep & Reset, my quick-start food prep system designed for autoimmune women who know food matters—but need a low-lift, practical way to begin. If you’re tired of decision fatigue, wasted groceries, or falling off track… this toolkit gives you done-for-you meal plans, freezer guides, and recipes that actually support your healing, without adding more stress.

Learn More

BACK TO ALL RECIPES