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Homemade Coconut Milk

Customizable, simple, cheap and delicious homemade coconut milk. A super healthy, GF, low-carb, vegan-friendly alternative with just two ingredients.
Servings 3 Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3 cups hot water

OPTIONALS*

  • 1-2 dates
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp carob powder

Instructions
 

  • Place the shredded coconut in a high-speed blender.
  • Heat the water until it’s hot, not boiling, and pour it over the coconut shreds.
  • Let the mixture sit for 10 – 15 minutes; then blend it on high for a minute or two.
  • Strain the mixture using a milk bag or a thin piece of cloth. Make sure to squeeze out all the liquid.
  • Store the coconut milk in a glass bottle in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

* Some of my favorite suggestions, in case you want to add a little flavor to your coconut milk. Pick one or use a combination of 2 or 3. For example, if you want your coconut milk to taste a little bit like caramel, add dates, vanilla and carob powder to the mixture. SO YUM. Or if you want your milk with a little spice, add turmeric and cinnamon.
** This recipe is an adaptation/combination of a lot of coconut milk recipes from other food bloggers.