Coconut Milk Recipes

Dairy Free Sausage Potato Chowder

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Dairy Free Sausage Potato Chowder
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 pound sausage
  • 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken, beef or bison broth
  • 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup coconut milk*

In a large stockpot, heat coconut oil and brown sausage until cooked through.

Add in potatoes, onion, garlic, sage, salt, pepper and broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

Add in spinach and coconut milk and heat for about 5 more minutes or until spinach is soft.

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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Gluten Free Chocolate Almond French Toast

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Gluten Free Chocolate Almond French Toast
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Servings: 4-5
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

French Toast:

Chocolate Sauce:

Combine milk, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, sugar, and salt together in a bowl and whisk very well until emulsified. Pour on a deep plate and dip bread in, gently coating both sides. Fry in a skillet with a little bit of coconut oil on medium high, flipping once it’s turned golden brown. Continue to coat the pan with oil before each new batch of toast. Keep finished french toast warm in an oven on low while you finish cooking the rest.

In a small heatproof bowl in the oven, warm chocolate chips and coconut oil until just melted. Mix together and add 2 drops almond extract. Drizzle over french toast, enjoy!

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

**Make your own homemade gluten-free bread following this recipe here – Gluten Free High-Protein Coconut Flour Breadmaker Bread

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Turmeric Ginger Coconut Chutney

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Turmeric Ginger Coconut Chutney
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Servings: 1 cup
Preparation Time: 20-30 minutes

  • 9-10 medium sized fresh turmeric root pieces
  • 1 ounce of fresh ginger root
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup piñon nuts (or small serrano chili, de-stemmed)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup fresh coconut milk*

Peel turmeric and ginger, then mince, mix, and set aside in a small bowl.

Mince garlic and chili (if you choose to add chili). Add them to the mix along with lemon juice, salt, melted coconut oil, and coconut milk.

Serve.

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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Swedish Meatballs with Turnip Mash

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Swedish Meatballs with Turnip Mash
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 40 minutes

Meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons ghee or butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • dash nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups beef, chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 coconut milk*
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

Garlic Mash:

  • 2 large turnips, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk*

In a mixing bowl, combine ingredients for meatballs. Form into 1″ balls and place in a skillet with 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Cook meatballs over medium heat for about 15 minutes, turning halfway through, or until cooked completely through. Remove meatballs from skillet.

Add ghee or butter and onion into skillet and cook for about 5 minutes. Add in salt, pepper, nutmeg and flour. Stir until mixture has thickened. Slowly add in broth and vinegar. Stir constantly until mixture starts to thicken. Add in coconut milk and parsley. Return meatballs to sauce.

While meatballs are cooking, add turnips to a medium saucepan and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes or until soft. Drain water from turnips. Add ghee, garlic, salt and coconut milk to turnips. Mash or blend together using a mixer.

Serve meatballs and sauce over mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley.

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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Dairy Free Creamy Curry Mahi Mahi

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Dairy Free Creamy Curry Mahi Mahi
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Rice:

  • 2 cups black rice, cooked

Dairy Free Creamy Curry Sauce:

  • 1 cup coconut milk*
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 lime, juice and zest
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Mahi Mahi:

In a small saucepan, combine ingredients for curry sauce over low heat. Bring sauce to simmer, stirring frequently.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat coconut oil. Place mahi mahi fillets in the hot skillet and sprinkle both sides with a little salt and pepper. Cook fish for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

Place mahi mahi fillets on top of warm black rice and pour over a little curry sauce. Top with additional chopped cilantro and parsley, if desired.

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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Fresh Coconut Milk Cherry Berry Smoothie

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Fresh Coconut Milk Cherry Berry Smoothie
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Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour and enjoy.

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate and Vanilla Pie

Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate and Vanilla Pie
Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate and Vanilla Pie
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Servings: 8-10
Preparation Time: 20-25 minutes

Gluten Free Crust:

  • 1 3/4 cups almond flour*
  • 1/4 cup arrowroot starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/3 cup palm shortening
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk**

Dairy Free Chocolate Filling:

  • 4 avocados, peeled, pitted and pureed
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons palm shortening
  • 1/2 cup whole sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder

Dairy Free Vanilla Filling:

  • 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 bananas

In a mixing bowl, combine ingredients for crust and blend until crumbly. Press into a 9″ pie plate and pierce a few times with a fork. Bake at 350° F for about 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown.

In a small saucepan, combine ingredients for chocolate filling over low heat. Stir until smooth and cook for about 5 minutes to warm pudding. Remove from heat.

In a blender, combine ingredients for vanilla filling and blend for at least 2 minutes on high or until completely smooth.

Pour chocolate filling over cooled crust and spread flat. Pour vanilla filling over chocolate filling and spread flat. Let pie chill for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.

Garnish with coconut whipped cream and whole sugar, if desired.

*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until you get a fine meal.

**For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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Gluten Free Molasses Apple Pie Cookies

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Gluten Free Molasses Apple Pie Cookies
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Gluten Free Crust:

  • 2/3 cup almond flour*
  • 1/3 cup cassava flour
  • 1/4 cup arrowroot starch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/3 cup palm shortening (or grass-fed butter)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk**

Molasses Apple Filling:

  • 2 apples, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Gluten Free Crusts:

In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cassava flour, arrowroot starch, baking powder and salt until blended.

Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Stir in honey and milk until a smooth dough ball forms. Chill for about 15 minutes.

Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface about 1/4″ thick. Using a biscuit or cookie cutter, cut into shapes. Place on a lined baking sheet. Bake at 425 ° F for about 10 minutes or until lightly brown. Remove from oven and let cool.

Molasses Apple Filling:

Meanwhile, combine ingredients for apple filling in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool about 10 minutes.

Spoon apple mixture over pie crusts. Sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon if desired.

*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until you get a fine meal.

**For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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