How to Make Raw Coconut Yogurt

Dairy free and miss yogurt? Me too! Learn how to make healthy, probiotic rich, raw coconut yogurt.
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[@ElanSunStarPhotographyHawaii]

I have been making a gallon a day for 49 years now in Hawaii from frsh coconuts here. I blend the medium aged coconut with water and probiotics adn pur into quart jars and let sit for a day in room temp and then put in friege it lasts for months if need be (skim off the top). You cannot mess this one up it is too easy.

[@chb8037]

any tips on what probiotic to use? ive got yogurt starter with 10 different bacteria but i don't know what works better with coconut vs. milk as far as probiotics.. i also have a yogurt maker that heats it a little, not sure if its too hot for this or fine to do just like milk yogurt. thanks 😊

[@mariar7073]

Thank you. That was great. I love coconut. We have a lot of coconut in our country. We usually use it for drinks, lotion, cooking if I will. Now I can make yogurt. learn it from you.

[@robinc8903]

How did I miss this recipe? I thought I watched every one but I guess not. I will be making this recipe for sure..After all, anything with coconut is awesome : ) Thx Alison!

[@barbarahumph7784]

Your teaching is fantastic and the filming is superb. Thank you so much from the UK.

[@elinserio8162]

Sounds delicious and it is so healthy, going to start using this fro my smoothies. Thanks

[@healthnutnation]

If you're having trouble getting to the written recipe click here to take you to the article and recipe: healthnutnation.com/2013/04/02/how-to-make-raw-coconut-yogurt/

[@Cream_CurdlR]

Hi , I made some and it didnt swell up . and when i taste it . it taste ok but has a vomit like after taste. is this normal ? or what did i do wrong?

[@kmcl11]

How long did you have it overnight? How much probiotic did you add. I am getting a yogurt maker. It speeds up the time to make yogurt. The temp is what matters too.

[@Cream_CurdlR]

i added two pills of probiotics and left it in about 75 degrees for 24 hours.

[@kmcl11]

Rodney S check this out www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-dairyfree-coconut-yogurt-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-216358

[@Cream_CurdlR]

ok thank you for the site. I just dont know why all these steps of heating up on the stove and all. and some coconut yogurt making on you tube are real simple. so how to know witch one is right ? :)

[@guiguiross3911]

Great tutorial video! Thanks

[@JonasWrana]

Very good instructions! I feel very inspired to do this soon, the problem is just to find the fresh coconuts here in Sweden..

[@gemmapfinn]

Awesome video! Thanks so much!

[@qualqui]

WOW! Thank you very much Alison for sharing this COOL recipe for making Raw Coconut Yogurt with real natural coconut, saw 2 other videos but they recommend using canned coconut milk, preferably from a Thai brand, as for the temp, this other pretty chick, Dana, recommends we have the yogurt at a room temp of 75°F and higher, but she didn't specify how high and with what you tell us here, a great room temp is 90°F, depending on how hot it is right now the temp varies betwee 88 and 90°F, once the rainy season starts in June, it will cool down a bit, probably going down to 75° and 82°F, so either way I can now make my own homemade Raw Coconut Yogurt, thanks to you! Uprated and sending ya greetings from Mexico. :) Oops, forgot to thank ya for the link to buy probiotic powder at Amazon, will be using that soon. :D

[@servantsofthemessiah720]

you do good vids simple clear. pleasant Thankyou.

[@joesilkwood4958]

I like how this was not sitting over a fire for 30 days with a thermometer in it. For the win!!

[@paulflute]

Great.. A couple of thoughts.. If you pierced the lid would that not help the probiotics metabolise and also stop the spillage.. or just put it on loosely.. Also if you are making this on a regular basis it should be possible to use your yoghurt as a culture instead of fresh probiotic powder each time which is very expensive.. I've not tried yet but will have a go.. thanks for the vid.. ;9)

[@betinabinah1825]

Hello Allison! About 2 weeks ago I saw a different video than this that teaches you how to make the coconut milk from shredded coconut. I was incredibly inspired. First two times I didn't didn't come out so good then I brought the mesh nut bag I was kind of amazed at how much milk came out. I haven't tackled how to make flower out of the meat of it but I'll tell you that my three cats well two of the three love the taste of warm coconut milk. Where would be an appropriate place for me to send you questions that I have. Thank you for sharing all of this

[@ricknowak4582]

VERY WELL DONE , VIDIE!!!! Nice!!!

[@MegLove]

LOVED THIS!!! very very well done. love how easy it looks. i subscribed! i'm also studying to be a nutritional consultant! much love

[@healthnutnation]

Meg Radler :-)

[@daniellecarlisle6154]

Thank u so much for this video

[@healthnutnation]

I used Nature's Way Children's probiotics here. I really like BioKult as well.

[@doniatr904]

Thank you for this recipe 👍🏻 is it possible to substitute the fresh coconut meat with dried coconut? I don't have fresh stored coconut in my country.

[@rosanegron6629]

Thank you I learn something new! I would throw away the young coconut after getting the water out never knowing that you can do yogurt.

[@nalinimaraj9858]

Hi I was wondering if you can make this yogurt when the coconut meat is hard and dry.

[@ElanSunStarPhotographyHawaii]

You can use the same culture over adn over from the batch before.. (one teaspoon of older yogurt in new batch) use it for sauces and dressings and smoothies and sour cream recipes I ahve been 100% raw foodist vegan for 50 years now.

[@beckasiegel]

Thanks for the response & the tips. I wasn't even considering that my frozen shredded coconut wasn't of the young variety. The only thing I could find locally was sweetened frozen shredded from Walmart, made by Birdseye. That would definitely make sense as to why it would never be smooth, being from a mature, firm coconut. I guess I should try to look harder for an Asian market. ;) I hope to try again.

[@healthnutnation]

Becka- Well at least you can make your own coconut milk with the frozen shredded (mature) meat from Walmart! I'm sorry the yogurt didn't work for you though.

[@beckasiegel]

I love your video & I tried making this for the first time last night, but unfortunately it was pretty much a fail. I killed the probiotic by accidentally over blending the frozen shredded coconut in my Blendtec, which brings me to my question. How do you keep the yogurt from coming out so grainy? I blended it for 3 or 4 rounds trying to make it smooth. Any suggestions? Or does it never get completely smooth?

[@WuzzieBoston]

Thank you for responding, I have already bought the Biochem Chocolate I just need the egg one

[@audunjemtland8287]

Hey. Do you know how to make the yoghurt more characteristic of cows milk? Less coconutty flavour and more creamy and neutral.

[@cupcake2009ist]

The best video

[@YOUSIYC7]

Can the coconut yogurt be placed in the instant pot on yogurt setting instead of the oven?

[@gurpreetchauhan1898]

hey,, whats the shelf life for this yogurt? thankyou

[@GinaFeletar]

Hello, mine never thickened up. I knew it looked much more watery than yours when I blended it. I used the frozen young coconut and one bag equalled 2 cups. I put a little bit more water in it ( I guess I shouldn't have). It stayed in the oven with the light for 20 hours and it did not thicken at all. Now I have it in the fridge. Is there anything I can do with this? Add more coconut and try again, or do I need to throw this out now? Thanks for the help!

[@happyqueen3849]

Hi.. how big is your mason jar ? Thank you

[@AN-re5hy]

Are young coconut shreddings obtained by scrapping the inside of green coconut? Pl guide.

[@Msonlyhealth]

did u put it in the oven on 90 degree C or F? Can I add a probiotic capsule (Acidophilus/Bifidus)?

[@dylandray8]

Mine came out very sour. So I looked on youtube and found your video for some clues. I used a good probiotic but didn't put it in the oven just left in a cupboard for 13hrs. Do you think it is because of the probiotics or because I didn't put it in the oven? The room temperature is about 70degrees. Thanks for any help

[@MsJovi102]

Hi there! I have easier access to the aged/mature coconut, would it be possible for me to use the same steps in this video and yield the same results? Thank you.

[@candymedic2010]

i like this a lot. but what is an alternative to putting it in the oven at 90 degrees? can i leave it out and if so what is the highest and lowest the room temp should be?

[@celsiusthomas2865]

can apply the same method to other fruits like ripe mangoes,ripe banana , ripe soursop,custard apples etc

[@healthnutnation]

Hi Frances- I do recommend Biochem. Here is a link to an in-depth article I wrote on the ingredients I use in my smoothies, along with direct links to all of the products I recommend. Since KZbin won't let me give you the direct link I have to spell it out a bit: healthnutnation [dot] com/2011/09/02/the-4-hour-body-breakfast-shake/

[@stevenlam8077]

This food is good,because I like coconut and this food is very delicious and very Healthy，refuel! I love you and love this video,very exprect me DIY this food !

[@UHNicolea]

What brand of probiotics did you use here? Which is a good brand and would you suggest?

[@healthnutnation]

I've got to say that it's thick like Greek Yogurt but has a very different flavor. Try adding a few drops of liquid stevia and see how you like it. Also, Greek Yogurt is only sour if it's low in fat. Try buying the full fat versions (Trader Joe's sells a full fat Greek Yogurt that my super picky husband LOVES) and see how you like it (and don't be afraid of the fat, it will help you to stay fuller longer, and helps you to properly digest the lactose and protein in the yogurt).

[@ElanSunStarPhotographyHawaii]

I use jarro dophilus from the bottle in the freezer section of the ehalth store..you can use the old batch over and over without using new probioticds..

[@theianyx6394]

i've noticed that it says on the bag of frozen young coconut that it needs to be heated to a temperature of 165 degrees before consumption but it looks as though it may be fine to consume it right out of the bag?

[@healthnutnation]

Fahrenheit. Absolutely add a probiotic capsule. Simply open it up, pour it in and stir!

[@nouraesam7047]

When I use filtered water use it cold or hot?

[@WuzzieBoston]

Hi I'm a new subscriber to your great channel. I was was watching your videos on Biochem protein and was wondering if you still like to use these proteins or suggest others. My other question is also where do you purchase them? Online name please or the store, thank you from San Antonio, TX :-)

[@katiuskadel7310]

Thank you for this recipe. I’m gonna have to try making it with younger coconut. I attempted to make it with water instead of coconut water and i noticed the yogurt was started developing but there was major water separation and it doesn’t smell so good :( I am determined to try again.

[@christinanarendra6457]

Great video, thanks a lot! I live in Indonesia and know well that if coconut milk is left out it can go bad and make you very sick. In the case of making yogurt, is it the probiotics that prevent it from going bad?

[@missyasche881]

I clicked the link but can't find the yogurt recipe. I'm hoping to find the exact measurements.

[@bodongpian1650]

Can i change probiotic with other options? May be apple vinegar or kombucha ?

[@frankcarlohayag2086]

how not to spoil so fast the coconut meat fillings after baking pie?

[@keiburns3824]

thank you for responing

[@healthnutnation]

Becka- I'm wondering if the frozen shredded coconut you used was maybe from a mature coconut instead of a young/green coconut? Otherwise it should have gotten smooth. My only other thought is that some people have complained that Blendtec's don't make smooth nut butters, so maybe that was the issue. I'm sorry it didn't get smooth for you.

[@zizimarques1444]

UHH! Thanks so much!

[@zizimarques1444]

I love coconut.

[@healthnutnation]

You know, I haven't tried that. It likely would for at least one batch. If you give it a try let me know the results.

[@naynaysmile]

Can I add honey or dates when I blend it ?

[@mikebreler9724]

Have you heard anything about coconuts having antibiotic properties that kills the probiotic grains and finished kefir or yogurt? Also are you using milk grains or water grains. Thanks

[@healthnutnation]

+Mike Breler I have not heard that. I know that coconut water is often used to make a specialized probiotic drink, so I don't think that is an issue. I use water grains to make probiotic rich water kefir drink using coconut water (usually from the young coconut). I use milk grains to make the yogurt.

[@fiahcush1549]

U have any b12 recipe

[@haveaniceday7950]

so you can sit it out on the counter overnight if it's warm out? what temp range is acceptable? can you use coconut butter and or canned coconut milk?

[@healthnutnation]

+Kyle A It should be around the 90 degree F mark. Coconut butter is simply the oil of the coconut meat and won't work. Canned coconut meat should work, but I haven't tried it yet.

[@tammyrichards9901]

Hi Allison, can you use dry coconut? If so how much? I am having a hard time finding fresh coconut in the freezer at our stores. Also can you use canned coconut milk? Thanks Tamara

[@healthnutnation]

+Tammy Richards You might be able to soak dried coconut overnight in water, coconut water, or canned coconut milk. Then blend it until it's smooth and see if it works. Please let me know if you try it!

[@d.minott8997]

Can I use an old hard coconut and extract the juice instead of using the young coconut?

[@gloriouschannel3683]

i never saw a young coconut on sale lol only brown old ones

[@ipelengmanthaaa49]

Same, only the brown grandpa ones 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@VasantiP]

Where can I buy the probiotic?

[@ipwnukazu]

how can i do this with a bad blender.

[@sandrademorgan4821]

Where can i buy the same probiotics you used in your recipe?

[@healthnutnation]

Sandra de Morgan - I link to the exact probiotic powder that I used in the video here: www.healthnutnation.com/2013/04/02/how-to-make-raw-coconut-yogurt/

[@Taomabait]

We have lots if coconuts but we cannot afford the probiotics..any substitute for probiotics?

[@charmbas5110]

hi, can i culture the coconut yogurt into fresh milk? please reply, thanks alot!!

[@srisamornkiczurczak2229]

Yes you can

[@MusicIndustryLawyer]

Doesn't it spoil when putting it in a warm place? Will the probiotics do their job if you put the yogurt in the fridge after blending?

[@hogueguy]

Could you use a small amount from one batch to culture the next batch (and thus keep your culture indefinitely)?

[@Deuteronomy-uw8ls]

hogueguy yes you can.

[@PRTTYBTTRFLY1]

Yummy

[@shirleysparks1148]

I have digestive advantage capsules will they work for this recipe ? Thank you !!

[@healthnutnation]

shirley sparks yes, just about any probiotic will do!

[@shirleysparks1148]

Thank you !

[@Eatdrinkcoconut001]

Nice video +HealthNutNation

[@charlise22]

Can we substitute water for coconut water?

[@vybate]

Question: Can I place the jar in a crock pot on low over night instead of oven. I will cover the pot with heavy towers.

[@jaderule6459]

Vicki Bate yes you can I have seen a lot do that on youtube

[@nmuhammad421]

Where do you purchase the young coconut meat? I can not find it any where?

[@healthnutnation]

I generally find it at specialty food stores, Asian markets, and Indian markets. Sometimes you'll find young coconut at a regular grocery store in the organic section.

[@wendudibaba4594]

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[@wendudibaba4594]

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[@Mandyblue1984]

Wow you have some great recipes! Thanks so much for sharing. I don't have my kefir anymore I had the water kind and the milk kind, it was to much work and I also have a Kombucha which I still have that. So dealing with all that was to much. But you said I can just use the coconut water. Also I think kefir makes your stomach fat or bloat or something, it did mine and it happened to my two sister to. so I stopped drinking and eating that and it took a long time for my stomach to go back down, months! And the same thing with my sister I think it took them a lot long for theirs to go down. Dose kefir do that to you? Thanks again

[@healthnutnation]

Hi Amanda- Anything to do with dairy makes my stomach bloat (kefir included). The water and coconut water kefir I make doesn't. If it does for you then you might check out a low FODMAP diet. It's unusual to have probiotics make a person bloat, and when it does it usually indicates a small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or some sort of intestinal infection. Especially if it takes months for the effects to wear off. Search both and see if you have any of the other symptoms associated with either SIBO or intolerance to FODMAP's.

[@ummikalsoom7]

Can we use keffir grains to make coconut yogurt .

[@srisamornkiczurczak2229]

Yes you can

[@CarolAnnNapolitano]

Hi, why does the probiotic bottle say children, can you get one that says adult. I have an electric oven, they get hot so fast. I always wanted a yogurt maker, what do you think of yogurt makers?

[@ElanSunStarPhotographyHawaii]

YES definitely dont use much though or your jar will explode with groth literally. it is goo to set your jars in tupperware or otehr containers till it finshes expanding otherwise you might wake up to cocnut yogurt all over your counter rising out of the jar as it grows and expands

[@relfagif4384]

Where can i find the frozen coconut? I live in NY thanks

[@healthnutnation]

+Rel FaGif Asian markets are your best bet.

[@maggygraham2218]

Unless I'm missing something, this appears to me to be a very expensive way to make coconut yogurt. One of my reasons for making coconut yogurt is to reduce the cost from store-bought coconut yogurt. I think I will stick to cheap and easy, using a starter from a jar of coconut yogurt, added to a can of Thai coconut milk or cream. We do what we have to do.

[@tammyrichards9901]

The coconut yogurt if I make it in the morning. How long do you keep it in the oven. How many hours. Also do you have to use mason jars with plastic covers? I only have ones with the metal tops? Thanks You said, you have a book where can it be purchased?

[@healthnutnation]

Tammy Richards I usually keep it in the oven for about 4-5 hours, but it really depends on the potency of the probiotics you are using, as well as the temperature in your oven and house. When it starts to have a lot of air bubbles, taste it, and see if it's got a yogurt taste. Sometimes it won't taste good until you refrigerate it, but you can tell if it's kind of cultured tasting when it's warm. You can get my ebook here: www.healthnutnation.com/paleo-sweet-tooth-ebook/

[@blasttorres]

Can I use almonds for this recipe? Thank you for sharing

[@healthnutnation]

Raw almond milk yogurt is a bit trickier to make, but you can always try it. Let me know how it turns out.

[@titochickenwing]

nice vid!

[@kitkat3495]

I made this 2 days back and teksture is creamy but also slippery. Is it supposed to be like that?

[@healthnutnation]

+Everyday Mom - It can be depending on the young coconut. Sometimes it's creamy and sometimes kind of glossy. I think it depends on how mature the young coconut is, as the flesh is either thin and translucent or thick and meaty.

[@cristinagomezgomez5105]

Can i use dry coconut?

[@healthnutnation]

That is the case with most homemade yogurt. For some reason raw coconut yogurt is different...

[@cnavarro0926]

Hi can l use 2 capsules of 14 billion of probiotic instead ..

[@healthnutnation]

Connie Navarro absolutely. I'm sorry I missed your question before now.

[@healthnutnation]

No, it doesn't spoil. The probiotics will not cultivate if you put it directly in the fridge. They need to warm up to activate and proliferate. Remember coconuts thrive in extremely warm/hot climates. They don't spoil easily.

[@healthnutnation]

I'm sure a teaspoon of this would work just fine.

[@henrylino4756]

Hi, does it have to be YOUNG coconut .? thanks

[@healthnutnation]

Yes, the brown coconut meat is too rigid.

[@henrylino4756]

Thanks :) I don't usually see the young coconut as much as the mature in the market.

[@corallaroc]

And could you make this using coconut milk? I'm not sure I can get the frozen coconut and I've never seen the young coconuts over here in he UK

[@healthnutnation]

coral laroc I've never tried it with coconut milk, but I don't think it would work. It's very different in texture than the young coconut that has been blended. Maybe look for a "green" coconut there? They may not take off the outer husk...

[@corallaroc]

Hi. I've just found another video where the person used coconut milk. Apparently it works! :-). As far as I know, we only get the small brown hairy coconuts here

[@Ardiane1]

coral laroc do you still have the link of the video? Would you mind share it because I cannot find a decent yogurt recipe made with coconut milk.

[@ritalidbury1372]

Have you got to put probiotic powder in it , plz

[@jaderule6459]

Rita Lidbury yes you do or you will end up just getting any kind of bacteria and mould growing in it like food goes when it spoils so I would suggest to definitely use probiotics to culture it and then you have super Healthy probiotics for free as they multiply when put in food like this so it's cheaper than taking capsules every day

[@highlyfavoredMG]

You need to use a cheese clothe in order for it to breathe that's what it overflows

[@manclimbtree3622]

Can anyone please tell me how to make just PLAIN hemp seed yogurt with coconut or anything else? I have the hemp seeds and the Liyfbiotics ready to go but I can't seem to find just a plain hemp seed yogurt recipe anywhere and can't afford to waste. I appreciate any help or recipes

[@kmcl11]

Grind your hulled hemp and add probiotics. I got a yogurt maker ...it speeds up the process.

[@laurensomers263]

How long does it last for once it's made?

[@healthnutnation]

Not long. Maybe 3-4 days at most in the refrigerator.

[@hellooutthere8956]

How does one become a certified nutritional consultant?

[@latigra4145]

Could you also make this is a yogurt maker?

[@healthnutnation]

+LaTigra Yes, I think you could.

[@chih9397]

Seeing the bubbles make me wonder if the yogurt will make you gassy or bloated? Anyone with experience to share?

[@julianawielz8939]

why you not make a coconut ice cream

[@keiburns3824]

Where can I buy the jars with the white plastic tops?

[@healthnutnation]

Here is a link to the jars I use: amzn.to/1FsLynS and here is a link to the lids I use: amzn.to/1FsHQL5 Hope that helps!

[@portgasdace9963]

can i let ferment more than 1 night i do not want sugar in it because i have a candida ... ?

[@healthnutnation]

It can start to taste rotten if you let it ferment very long. This has no added sugar and should not be a problem with candida. I've had candida (just got a clean test back!) and have included coconut yogurt and fermented coconut water as a way to heal from candida.

[@VICTORIAMAKESYOULAUGH]

HealthNutNation how did you heal and test for candida?