Artificial Flavors Free Vegan Homemade Coconut Milk
Store-bought coconut milk often contains gums, emulsifiers, and synthetic flavor enhancers that have no business being in a simple, wholesome ingredient. This homemade version strips it all back to just shredded coconut, hot water, and a pinch of salt — nothing more, nothing less. The process is surprisingly satisfying: a quick blend, a firm squeeze through a nut milk bag, and you're left with a rich, creamy milk that smells and tastes like real coconut. Because you control every single ingredient, there's no guessing about what's lurking on the label. The result is a beautifully clean coconut milk that works in curries, smoothies, oatmeal, or anywhere else you'd reach for the canned stuff. It naturally separates in the fridge, which is actually a sign of how pure and additive-free it is — just give it a shake and it's ready to go. Fresh, honest, and genuinely better than anything off the shelf.
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4 servings
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups hot water (not boiling, about 170°f / 77°c)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the shredded coconut, hot water, and salt to a high-speed blender. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so the coconut softens and the water cools slightly.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 60–90 seconds, until the mixture is thick, white, and the coconut is broken down into very fine particles.
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