Homemade Coconut Milk

You know sometimes store bough plant based milks can get expensive! They are usually over $3 a pop and be used up pretty quickly. Especially with kids! I have decided to make my own and found that making my own nut milks, although delicious, are extremely expensive to do! Coconut, on the other hand is way more doable! Almonds can be up to $20 a pound where coconut shreds are usually about $4 a pound, or even cheaper if you don't buy organic! So this recipe only costs me about $2! And it is free of all additives and gums! WIN! This recipe makes about 32 oz of coconut milk so it really comes out super cheap and budget friendly!

You can do this sweetened with dates or some liquid sweetener or you can opt for unsweetened. BOTH are yummy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups of unsweetened, organic shredded unsweetened coconut
• 4 cups of filtered water

Optional:

• 1 Tbsp alcohol free vanilla extract
• 2 dates or 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup or agave
• pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add the coconut shreds and water to the blender. ALLOW TO SOAK FOR 2 HOURS!​ If you want to make it immediately, boil the water 1st and add to the blender.
2. After soaking or boiling, place the lid securely on the blender and puree for about 2 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, place your nut bag inside and slowly pour the coconut milk into the bag.
4. After all the milk is poured out into the bag, gather the bag in your hands and squeeze until all the liquid is completely rung out
5. Save the pulp in the fridge for a day or two to use in other recipes like Energy Balls or freeze immediately.