Description
Learn how to make creamy and delicious homemade coconut milk with just a few simple ingredients. This dairy-free and vegan alternative is perfect for adding to smoothies, coffee, or using in recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 4 cups filtered water
Optional for Sweetness:
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Blend Coconut: Add shredded coconut and water to a blender. Blend until creamy and frothy.
- Strain Mixture: Pour the mixture through a nut milk bag or strainer, squeezing out liquid.
- Store: Transfer milk to a jar, refrigerate, and shake well before use.
- Enjoy: Use within 4-5 days for best taste.
Notes
- You can adjust sweetness with more or less maple syrup/honey.
- Leftover coconut pulp can be dried for baking or smoothies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Asian, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
