This deliciously thick and creamy homemade coconut yogurt could not be any easier to make. No heating of the milk, no thermometers, no fancy yogurt making devices required.
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This deliciously thick and creamy homemade coconut yogurt could not be any easier to make. No heating of the milk, no thermometers, no fancy yogurt making devices required.
Ever since I saw the Minimalist Baker’s 2 ingredient coconut yogurt recipe I’ve been trying my hand at homemade coconut yogurt. I tried every brand of coconut milk I could get my hands on locally in Spain but I did not have success. The yogurt tasted amazing but I could not get it to thicken up.
All is not lost because in the end I was able to make a delicious, easy homemade coconut yogurt that’s paleo andketo diet approved!
I felt defeated until one day my Instagram friend Katy shared a lifesaving tip for a thick and creamy homemade coconut yogurt.
Its … adding a thickening agent
Katie uses cashews in her yogurt but I decided to go with coconut meat.
And it works!
What you need to make homemade coconut yogurt from scratch
1.Coconut Milk
The coconut milk should be full fat canned coconut milk, preferably one without any gums or fillers. NOT homemade coconut milk , NOT the coconut milk from the carton, full fat canned coconut milk.
2.Probiotic capsule
You will need two probiotic capsules to ferment the coconut and turn it into yogurt. Ensure that your probiotic does NOT contain prebiotics.I use this Kyo-Dophilus 9 brand because it contains all the necessary strains of bacteria AND it’s low histamine which is an issue for me.
UPDATE!
Amazon Spain no longer carries the Kyo-Dophilus brand of probiotic so I’ve had to seek out alternatives. I found this probiotic by Primal Blueprint and I’m loving it so far. The optimal fermentation time with this probiotic has been 36hrs.
Information
Wanna make coconut yogurt without probiotics?
It is possible to make this coconut yogurt recipe without probiotics but you will need a starter. A couple tablespoons of store bought yogurt in place of the probiotic capsule should do the trick but you’d need to experiment to find the best ratio.
3.Coconut Meat
You’ll need about 3.5 ounces /100 grams of coconut meat to be used as a thickener in this recipe. Make sure to peel the meat to remove the brown skin.
How to make coconut yogurt step by step
Step 1.
Gather the 3 ingredients. Ensure that everything that will come into contact with the yogurt is thoroughly clean.
Step 2.
Open up the probiotic capsules and add the contents along with the coconut milk and coconut meat to a blender.
Note : I have tried stirring the probiotic powder in with a spoon but it remains lumpy and yes I have heard the rumour that metal damages the probiotic but this has not been an issue for me. If you are concerned about the effectiveness of the probiotic being reduced you can process the coconut milk and meat until smooth and then blitz in the probiotic powder for a few seconds at the end. I have been doing this lately.
Step 3.
Blend until you have a smooth mixture. It should be nice and thick like a smoothie with no bits.
Step 4.
Add the mixture to a glass jar and cover with a piece of cheesecloth or other tightly woven but breathable fabric. Secure with an elastic band.
Step 5.
Place the jar in a cool, shady spot to ferment. Fermentation may take up to 3 days depending on the temperature in your home. Taste the yogurt each day until you have a tangy flavor.
If at anytime you notice a greyish / yellow film during fermentation toss that batch of yogurt!
How to thicken homemade coconut yogurt
If like myself you prefer an extra thick Greek style yogurt and coconut meat is hard to find you still have a few alternative options for thickening your homemade coconut yogurt.
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot starch
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (if you’re ok with that)
- ¼ cup frozen fruit like berries, mango or pineapple
- ¼ cup soaked cashews
Enjoy your homemade coconut yogurt with granola, pancakes and more!
Homemade Coconut Yogurt Troubleshooting
If after 48 hours yourHomemade Coconut Yogurt tastes too tangy / sour reduce fermentation time and / or the number of probiotic capsules.
Homemade Coconut Yogurt Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Coconut Yogurt
Amount Per Serving (61 g)
Calories 183Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 198mg6%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 1.2mg1%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Making homemade coconut yogurt may take some trial and error but once you nail the process down it’s so worth it!
Will you give it a try?
If you love dairy free yogurts make sure you check out the latest addition to my yogurt family!
Homemade Macadamia Cashew Yogurt
Homemade Coconut Yogurt
This deliciously thick and creamy homemade coconut yogurt could not be any easier to make. No heating of the milk, no thermometers, no fancy yogurt making devices required.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 183kcal
Author Krystal
Ingredients
- 1 can full fat coconut milk (13.5 ounces)
- 3.5 ounces coconut meat, skin removed
- 2 probiotic capsules
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Turn your can of coconut milk upside down and place it in the fridge to chill. This allows the cream to separate from the water and solidify at the top.
When you’re ready to make your coconut yogurt spoon off the coconut cream and use this part only. You can save the water for adding to smoothies or oatmeal etc.
!! If you’re anxious to try this recipe and don’t want to wait for your can of coconut milk to chill then go ahead and use the whole can, it will be fine but probably not as thick 🙂
Open up the probiotic capsules and add the contents along with the coconut milk and meat to a blender.
Blend until you have a smooth mixture. It should be nice and thick like a smoothie with no bits.
Add the mixture to a glass jar and cover with a piece of cheesecloth or other tightly woven but breathable fabric. Secure with an elastic band.
Place the jar in a cool, shady spot to ferment. Fermentation may take up to 3 days depending on the temperature in your home.
Taste the yogurt each day until you have a tangy flavor.
When you have the desired flavour, cover the jar and place it in the fridge. The yogurt will thicken further as it is refrigerated.
If at anytime during the fermentation process you notice a greyish / yellow film during fermentation toss that batch of yogurt!
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Nutrition
Serving: 61g | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2.5mg
