Coconut Milk Recipes

Gluten and Dairy Free Tapioca Cake (“Bolo de Tapioca”)

Gluten and Dairy Free Tapioca Cake Bolo de Tapioca
Gluten and Dairy Free Tapioca Cake (“Bolo de Tapioca”)
photo by recipe author

Servings: 12-24
Preparation Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Soak the tapioca pearls in 3 cups of milk for 1 hour.

Beat sugar, eggs and coconut cream concentrate for 10 minutes. Mix in the soaked tapioca pearls. Add coconut flakes and remaining 2 cups coconut milk and mix. Let set for 5 minutes.

Pour into a greased 13×9 baking dish. Bake at 350° F for 30-40 minutes until set.

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Lemon Tarragon Coconut Flour Muffins

Lemon Tarragon Coconut Flour Muffins
Lemon Tarragon Coconut Flour Muffins
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Servings: 6 mini muffins
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

  • 3 pastured eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk*
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon non-aluminum baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 fresh lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, finely chopped

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a muffin tin with 6 paper liners.

Whisk together eggs, coconut oil, and coconut milk. Sift in coconut flour and baking powder. Add seasonings and stir again.

Spoon batter equally into muffin liners. Bake for 10 minutes then rotate muffin tin. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes, until the edges of the muffins begin to brown.

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Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Chunk Muffins
Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Chunk Muffins
photo by recipe author

 

Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with coconut oil, or use paper liners.

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the coconut flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add the chocolate chunks and stir well.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted ghee (or grass-fed butter), coconut milk, eggs and vanilla extract.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir until mixed well. Divide batter evenly into the muffin cups.

Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until done in the center. Let cool in pan before removing.

If desired, drizzle each muffin with melted coconut cream concentrate after muffins have completely cooled.

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Pumpkin Apple Coconut Milk Soup

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Pumpkin Apple Coconut Milk Soup
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Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 medium apple, chopped
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1 cup coconut milk*
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Add coconut oil and onion to saucepan on medium-low heat. Sauté until onions become translucent.

Add apple, and continue to cook until apple softens. Add remaining ingredients, except chives and red pepper flakes. Cook until thoroughly heated.

Blend until smooth using an immersion blender. Add optional ingredients and serve.

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Dairy Free Hot Fudge

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Dairy Free Hot Fudge
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Mix all ingredients except vanilla in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil and continue stirring for 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in vanilla. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes. Serve warm over ice cream.

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Indian Coconut Rice Pulao

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Indian Coconut Rice Pulao
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Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

  • 1 cup Basmati rice, or any long grain rice
  • 2 cups coconut milk*
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 green cardamom pods
  • 4 black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 knob ginger, finely grated or chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
  • salt to taste
  • 1 medium size carrot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh peas
  • 1 tablespoon sliced cashews
  • 1/2 tablespoon shredded coconut

Homemade Fresh Coconut Milk:

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

Wash and clean the basmati rice 2-3 times in filtered water then soak for 30 minutes.

Prepare coconut milk, set aside.

Drain the soaked rice and add it to a rice cooker with the prepared coconut milk. (You can also use a pressure cooker or pot on the stovetop to cook the rice.)

In a small pan, add olive oil or coconut oil. When the oil is hot, add bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and sauté on low heat until it releases the aroma.

Add the cumin seeds. When the seeds stop to sizzle, add the grated or chopped ginger and sauté for 2 minutes. Now add the chopped carrots and green peas. Sauté on medium heat for 3-4 minutes and then add this into the rice cooker.

Add water as required for the rice to cook. Cover the cooker with the lid and cook until done.

Meanwhile, in a small pan, add 2 teaspoons olive oil or coconut oil. Sauté the cashews and the shredded coconut for 2 minutes on low heat. Add this to the cooked rice. Combine well.

Serve coconut rice pulao with curry or green chutney.

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Chocolate Coconut Dreamsicles

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Chocolate Coconut Dreamsicles
photo by recipe author

 

Servings: 6-8
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Heat water then add raw honey and coconut cream concentrate. When melted add to blender with coconut milk, shredded coconut and chocolate syrup. Blend until smooth then fill popsicle holders. Place in freezer until firm.

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

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Grain Free Apple “Oat” Meal

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Grain Free Apple “Oat” Meal
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Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

  • 1 organic apple, unpeeled and finely chopped
  • 1 date, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon each: unsweetened shredded coconut, chia seeds, hemp seeds, chopped nuts, almond butter, and raisins
  • sprinkle cinnamon
  • coconut milk*

Homemade Coconut Milk:

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

Chop apple and date and transfer to serving bowl. Top with remaining ingredients and enjoy.

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