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How to Make Coconut Milk

How to make Coconut Milk. This dairy free coconut milk recipe is creamy and sweet, super easy to make only 2 ingredients and a great dairy free alternative.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 181kcal
Author: Michele

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups plain unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 5 cups water

Optional - added after the initial blending and straining:

  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or vegan cane sugar or 1-2 pitted medjool dates)
  • 1 tablespoon plain unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add coconut and water to high speed blender and blend for about 30-60 seconds.
  • Pour into nut milk bag over a large bowl and squeeze/strain the milk out.
  • If you want to make a flavored option simply add the coconut milk back to the bender with desired sweetener/flavors and blend for about 15 seconds.
  • Store in fridge, shake well before consuming and enjoy within 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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