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Homemade Coconut Milk Recipe🥥

preservatives and additives. Why not skip all that and make your own homemade coconut milk, using just a few simple ingredients and your trusty juicer? It’s easier than you think and the result is incredibly fresh and creamy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Juicer Kuvings Auto 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 fresh coconut (preferably young coconut or mature coconut, depending on your preference)
  • 2-3 Medjool dates (adjust to taste for sweetness)
  • 4 cups purified water

Instructions
 

  • 1. Crack Open Your Coconut
    The first thing you’ll need to do is crack open your coconut. This can be a little tricky if you’ve never done it before, but don’t worry! Use a hammer or a heavy object to hit the coconut along its “eyes” (the three dark indentations on the top) or just crack that baby open on the ground. Once cracked open, drain the coconut water into a bowl (you can drink this or save it for smoothies).
  • 2. Extract the Coconut Meat
    Once you’ve drained the water, use a spoon or coconut scraper to gently separate the coconut meat from the shell. You’ll need to peel away the brown outer skin if you’re using a mature coconut, but young coconut meat is usually already white and soft.
  • 3. Chop the Coconut Meat
    Cut the coconut meat into smaller chunks, which will make it easier to process in the juicer.
  • 4. Juicing Time!
    Now, it’s time to juice! Add the coconut chunks into your juicer, alternating with a bit of purified water (about 1-2 cups). This will help the juicer process the coconut more easily and yield a smoother result. Depending on your juicer, you may need to juice in batches.
  • 5. Add Dates for Sweetness
    Once the coconut is juiced, add 2-3 Medjool dates into the juicer (or blend them in if your juicer doesn't handle soft fruits). Dates will give your coconut milk a lovely natural sweetness without adding refined sugar.
  • 6. Strain (Optional)
    After juicing, you’ll have a coconut “pulp” that’s too thick to drink. If you want a smoother consistency, you can strain the milk through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth into a large bowl. Gently squeeze out the excess milk, or press it with a spoon to get every last drop of creamy coconut goodness.
  • 7. Store and Enjoy!
    Pour your fresh coconut milk into a clean glass jar or bottle and store it in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Be sure to shake the milk before each use, as natural coconut milk can separate over time.