Homemade Coconut Milk

Learn how to make homemade coconut milk using 2 ingredients. No special equipment necessary!
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Recipe:
2 cups unsweetened flaked, coconut
4 cups boiling water
Directions:
Add coconut flakes to blender and pour boiling water over the coconut. Allow coconut to steep in water for about 5 minutes.
Blend for exactly 1 minute.
Strain using a nut bag.
Allow to cool, and wring out bag of coconut until it is as dry as possible.
Chill or use immediately.
Please note that the fat will harden on top of the coconut milk. Re-heat and mix if you'd like a coconut milk that is more of a canned coconut milk consistency. Or, remove coconut cream from the top of the refrigerated coconut milk, let soften on counter slightly and use in place of whipped cream.

[@alchikz38]

Made my coconut milk following this recipie! It turned out DELICIOUS!!!! It ended up forming a good layer of fat on top!! This morning I used the coconut milk to cook my steel cut oats and that layer of fat was so firm! I left it to whip up later and use as a dip for strawberries!

[@Honeybear0488]

Alchik z you make me feel hungry lol.. I'll try too😃

[@groovy4320]

Alchik z That sounds delicious!!

[@ranahina3015]

Can we put ds in fridge fr longer use

[@deeplytrulyelisa]

Finally made coconut milk. I've been eyeing this recipe for months and I finally made it! So easy! Added a little piece of vanilla pod that got all blended up with the coconut yumm. Just tasted it now, still warm... sooo good! Delighted. I really dislike the coconut milk I find here in Italy. they always add sugar and stuff.. this is great! Thanks! Trying coconut flour next :)

[@peytonrivers7526]

I just made this used half the recipe, turned out so good, I'll start doing this more often. I like the idea that half of it is fat on the top, and it's not pasteurized. Instead of a nut milk bag I used a cheese cloth over a 4c glass measuring cup with the strainer underneath - easy and worked out great. I'm now making the coconut flour - thanks for both recipes!

[@ShellyCline]

Wow that WAS easy. And I love this because so often when I go to buy coconut milk or other types of milk they will have oils that I'm allergic to or other ingredients that I can't have. Thank you for this!

[@thealexmoller]

Amazing! I love your videos and how you explain. Looking forward to trying this out tomorrow! Thanks.

[@tinamoise6306]

Oh my gosh finally a good recipe! I use coconut milk as a prepoo, because of all its healthy natural oils! I had a sip of this and I LOVE IT.

[@ld2102011]

GREAT video, will definitely give it a try, looks so nice and easy! Thanks!

[@Nab051]

really perfect and amazing ........thanks soooooooo much..I love it nice and healthy

[@privateaccountuser2333]

I never would've guessed it was that simple to make. Many thanks!👍😎

[@gcombes420]

wow that looks so good

[@Therealme3932]

Thanks a lot, I’ve started using this method always after watching this video 💖🙏

[@alchikz38]

making fresh coconut milk again today for my oatmeal and fresh berries breakfast! Thank you so much for this recipe! I love how this milk is so creamy and the fact that I know what exactly is in it! Thank you again, healthnutnation! Looking forward for more of your recipes and health ideas!

[@healthnutnation]

Yay!! You're welcome!

[@memyselfandi7782]

@@healthnutnation wait, question, can I use coconut jelly instead of flakes? Are they the same thing?

[@henrymarks2237]

Homemade coconut milk is the only thing that could ever compete with heavy cream. It's so delicious.

[@mom2mta]

Made some tonight. I did sweeten it with Monk fruit and it is delicious. Thank you so much!

[@jimmymisle910]

btw, when I use fresh coconuts, I use Luke warm to room temp water.. the separation is not as bad as when hot water is used.

[@memyselfandi7782]

Do you use the coconut jelly instead of the flakes?

[@Lois711]

That is genius! Hope it tastes as good as it looks! Going to try 😋

[@Anwaar.m.a]

😍👍🏼👍🏼 really thank you for all these advices and hints.

[@007lovediamonds6]

Thank you keep smiling

[@TrVlogs82]

Very nice thank you.

[@Saminajwa]

wow this greattttttttttt. i gotta try this today

[@iraqiyoutub]

Thank you so much 😊❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@VintageTheresa]

Thank u love your videos!! So can I use this milk in a recipe that calls for full fat canned milk?

[@KL-bg8fi]

Great video tutorial!

[@HzFvr]

Just found you Thank you for a short,to the point vid. New sub

[@13franshesca]

Awesome!!

[@xorbodude]

I love that i can get that coconut flakes fresh where i live

[@PRTTYBTTRFLY1]

Mmmm sounds Delicious

[@jakeeames725]

Thank you! Been making lots of it all started out as looking for a milk substitute for banana bread, which is delicious with this stuff and a mix of coconut flour almond flour and regular flour!

[@jakeeames725]

Also my gf doesn’t like it when I overuse the word “nut milk”

[@rawgerwaters]

Thanks for the recipe! I thought I'd have to go and buy myself a coconut from the markets for this lol, didn't know it'd be this simple. I'm going to try it tonight :)

[@yojackandgod]

Nice , God Bless

[@MyREDTAIL]

Love an Attractive Woman who has some great Kitchen Tips, For guys who do not know their way around the kitchen etc Thanks for sharing.

[@ladamadenadie1658]

I just purchased a coconut to make milk. I never would have thought to make it out of prepackaged coconut shavings. This method seems to be great if fresh coconut is not available or if you use your own grated coconut which was put away for later use... thanks.

[@lovinglight4542]

Hi How long does it keep in refrigerator? Can it be frozen? Thank you

[@diannhazelton9808]

Wonderful video! Love that you didn't add anything else

[@aarifeen313]

U speak so sweetly... I loveeee coconut and love to get milk like this.. one suggestion, try to show the Next Day results too for which you give advice to us... Like showing next day fat coming over on the top after refrigerating it!!.. or any other ideas which you give.. even in still pictures form if you don't hv time to... My stomach is dairy intolerant and so I only eat fermented forms like cottage or processed cheese n yogurt etc.. this milk is good.. thank you

[@bernardrouhi451]

Amazing tutorial, one question, what will happened if first turn the coconut flakes to coconut flour and then get the milk out of it, will it give more pure coconut milk?

[@sanakhan142]

Thanks

[@HzFvr]

+Thank you for showing recipe in print

[@deeplytrulyelisa]

Brilliant!!! I was just thinking of making coconut milk the last few days. It's like you read my mind 😊 will be brilliant seeing you make coconut flour too 😊 Have you made coconut yogurt? I'm on coconut high 😁 hehe

[@deeplytrulyelisa]

+deeplytrulyelisa Never mind, I just noticed you made a whole video about coconut yogurt :) looking forward to trying it all!

[@ppkgaming210]

Nut milk, got to love that sentence.

[@Meilei429]

speaking from a chef standpoint to get the best milk, grate fresh coconut, and squeeze the milk out, takes longer, but I feel it produces a better product...adding water to anything dilutes it...

[@rillyjo5810]

Is it thicker this way?

[@elizabethshaw734]

I like thick and creamy oatmeal cook and then I make oat flour with the leftover fiber and oats.

[@neelamjhaveri8098]

wow.. waiting for coconut flour////

[@celestialstar1236]

Can I use coconut oil instead?

[@MsKariSmith]

Can you toast the dry coconut and use in cakes etc.?

[@peasandcarrots528]

What can you do with the flakes after you make the milk?

[@masterDarts4188]

So if I use warm water does this separate the oil and milk so I can separate them easier ?

[@acidsuga]

thx 4 the simple and to the point video. does it matter if one uses room temp water vs. hot/boiled water?

[@mshafer1021]

astrid3121 let it steep on a pan for 10 minutes, during which time it will cool down...then blend it

[@iseenarcissists8298]

it would be yummy with fresh coconut

[@jasflow]

Hi, may I use freshly shredded coconut?

[@wrdmndan]

thank you for answering my question.........to remove fat after refrigerating

[@Nab051]

do we have to boil the milk before refrigerator!

[@talaroro1997]

What can I do with the pulp?

[@n.m.c.4057]

Would it store well if you make it with sugar and vanilla extract?

[@koolcheeze495]

nice

[@sadiaali6869]

How long does it is good for?

[@MissSayuri92]

Hi may I ask you the quantities in grams and ml? Not sure it's correct from Google ! Amazing recipe!

[@lolol1011]

I have used the actual coconut to came up with the coco nut milk next time I will use the flakes it's more convenient

[@laurasmolecavagemaplclifec8890]

How do you store it and how long

[@WedgeBob]

Might go great with pineapple Chobani yogurt, and make a nice pina colada type drink.

[@thompsonodeh6074]

What do we use to preserved it

[@truellyblessed]

Advice needed please. I am interested in making my own milks (almond, coconut, oat etc...) I wanted to make coconut milk this week. My only concern is that every recipe I have seen so far for making coconut milk asks for the coconuts to be mixed with hot/boiling water and then blended. Unfortunately, the type of blender I have does not allow me to blend hot contents unless I wish to burn myself...... Do you know how I can get around this issue? Can I let the coconuts sit in the hot water and then blend once its cooled, or does it have to blend hot ?

[@justsmart7987]

how long does it last in the fridge?

[@fetrafetra3979]

Could I use a fresh coconut instead of coconut flakes ?

[@zenithgreyz3017]

where do you buy organic coconuts

[@jordanwestberry5727]

Is putting the boiling water into a plastic container a good idea. not sure if it would be problematic or not.

[@whaynnaaraujo6279]

I made it today and I use the rest of the coconut and did a second time and keep the coconut

[@solomonperes5895]

can you use this milk to make yogurt?

[@whaynnaaraujo6279]

I what to make it but I don't have a net what can I use .thank you from share this video god bless

[@whaynnaaraujo6279]

thanks

[@tijanabulatovic2884]

Hi, can I make coconut milk out of slightly toasted coconut flakes?

[@manie3232]

I like coconut milk because unlike other nut milks coconut milk is free (or very low) in oxylates. It does though seem to go bad faster, at least store bought as compared to the other nut milks - It starts to get frothy.

[@mileidygomez6801]

Does it have to be unsweetened coconut ?

[@kyriakoskanlis228]

Can i strain coconut milk with a strainer?

[@nadeensaber2621]

should I used hot water? ? and why?

[@Algeas]

Hello, does anyone know many calories this milk has(not exactly, just genral idea)? Thanks a lot :3

[@teaee980]

Hi, Can I make it by boil the coconut with the water on the cooker and let them for 5 minutes on the fire and when they get warm not hot to mix them with the mixer can I do this Or By this way I spoil the coconut ???

[@hopefl68]

Now that I've learned how to make my own mylks, I won't buy the substitutes anymore. My favorite is banana mylk. Can't wait to try this one!

[@healthnutnation]

+hopefl68 I've never heard of banana milk, How do you make it?

[@hopefl68]

HealthNutNation So easy! 2 cups filtered water, 1 cup ripe/frozen bananas, 1/2 tsp of vanilla and 1-2 dates. You can double the recipe if needed. So delicious! :)

[@emaanmasood1670]

How many days does this stay?

[@errrzarrr]

Can I use milk instead of water?

[@turbonbc]

Doesn't heat destroy enzymes in food?

[@Farahfoodie]

Can i make with the remaining coconut another batch, for a light coconut milk? Thanks for your videos. I buy a mix of almond and coconutmilk, maybe i try to do this

[@healthnutnation]

+Taayri I'm not sure. I'd think it would be preeeettttyyyy watery. If you try it, let me know how it turns out!

[@veganpolitics403]

I buy the same coconut, way cheaper than nuts for sure!

[@Skitter_smack]

If you don't have a nut bag, what else could you use? I'm really interested in trying this as I am becoming vegetarian.

[@elizabethshaw734]

If you have a fine-mesh strainer as you do you do not need a funnel or enough bag. I have been making nut and grain milks forever and never used a funnel or a nut bag nor did I ever have gritty milk.

[@popmusic1218]

for how many days we can store this milk

[@zipfelchefchen6816]

until it goes bad

[@lisaalexander2361]

Mehroz Aslam I’m told 3 days

[@Tampabruh]

@@lisaalexander2361 Maybe it you freeze it it'll last longer!

[@rillyjo5810]

@@lisaalexander2361 u can freeze it too

[@bobbifarrell5919]

If I made my own coconut milk and flour would it be cheaper?

[@weixu8207]

why not use shredded coconut?

[@mirandavikanderson6958]

you can make yogurt with cream

[@jimmymisle910]

tried dried coconut flakes, soaking first.. seems like the flakes dont absorb the water, not matter how long I leave it soaking. and if I do it w/o soaking, the milk comes out very thin, and hardly any coconut flavor ..btw, I used the same you are using. so now I use frozen chunks from Trader, works much better but still not as strong as when I use fresh coconut

[@mattbuszko]

Why isn't it separating for me? Is it because it's too cold where I live? I thought in another video you mentioned that it's cold where you live as well

[@elasticgirlladybug2024]

Great way to make coconut milk?!

[@daoyang223]

How do you get coconut flesh?

[@dandan4066]

mine solidified to buggery in the fridge! not easy for making a cup of tea with :/

[@kumars1957]

Hey how long can it be stored?? Can I use it without straining??

[@healthnutnation]

Mine lasts about a week. if will be chunky if you don't strain it.

[@kumars1957]

how can I store it for 1 week.. mine never lasts for one day... thank you

[@popcornxxx]

You mentioned making flour with the leftover flakes - are they suitable for making granola?

[@healthnutnation]

+popcornxxx You could use this for granola, but it would likely need to have quite a bit of oil and honey/maple syrup added so it wouldn't be so dry.

[@popcornxxx]

Thanks! The recipe I use includes those ingredients. When I use it I'll cut back on the oats.

[@salmon2101]

Your pretty lol thanks!

[@nat4465]

Just wondering, is there a reason the water should be boiling as opposed to room temperature or cold?

[@healthnutnation]

Think of it like making tea. You're steeping the coconut in the water to remove both flavor and oil.

[@nat4465]

HealthNutNation ahh I see. Thank you for explaining. 😊

[@Harrem858]

I made this at home, but found that it wasn't as creamy or rich as the canned ones. Any ideas on how to make it creamier and richer?

[@healthnutnation]

The canned coconut milk is basically the same thing, only with a lot less water added. They also add thickeners sometimes like guar gum or Xanthan gun. You could either add less water or refrigerate it and scoop the hardened fat off the top along with some of the water. Hope that helps!

[@reilea9977]

I went to the link and it did not show coconut flakes. It showed other foods and coconut oil but no flakes. Under search I typed coconut flakes and nothing came up.

[@healthnutnation]

Sometimes they change the links on me. I'll check it and put the correct one it. Thanks for the heads up!