Make Your Own Coconut Milk
Learn how to make your own fresh, creamy coconut milk at home with just two simple ingredients—unsweetened shredded coconut and hot water. This quick and easy method requires no fancy equipment beyond a blender and a strainer, bringing you a rich, all-natural dairy-free alternative perfect for smoothies, curries, or baking. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe is not only cost-effective but also allows you to control the flavor and quality of your coconut milk. Plus, there’s zero waste—save the leftover coconut pulp for baking or adding texture to your favorite dishes! Store your homemade coconut milk in the fridge for up to 4 days and enjoy the ultimate freshness with every shake. Perfect for vegans, paleo, and plant-based lifestyles, this DIY coconut milk recipe will elevate your kitchen staples.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 4 cups Hot water (not boiling)
Instructions
Place 2 cups of unsweetened shredded coconut into a high-speed blender.
Pour 4 cups of hot (but not boiling) water over the shredded coconut in the blender.
Let the mixture sit for about 1-2 minutes to allow the coconut to soften.
Blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
Place a nut milk bag, cheesecloth, or fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl or pitcher.
Carefully pour the blended coconut mixture through the strainer, gathering the solids in the cheesecloth or nut milk bag if using.
Squeeze or press the solids to extract as much liquid as possible into the bowl or pitcher.
Transfer the freshly made coconut milk into a clean bottle or jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Shake well before each use, as natural separation may occur.
Optional: Save the strained coconut pulp to use in baking, smoothies, or as a topping for oatmeal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.1 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.1 g | 480% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 961 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
