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100% Natural Coconut Cream – Thick, Creamy & Delicious!

100% natural thick, creamy & delicious coconut cream in 3 simple steps from just organic shredded coconut! Making your own coconut cream has many benefits. It can be cost-effective, allow you to control the quality of your ingredients, result in fresher products, be customizable to your preferences, and be more environmentally friendly. So next time you're in the mood for some coconut-based cooking or baking, consider making your own coconut products at home. Let us show you how!

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Coconut is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from curries to cakes and even chocolate. Not only is it delicious, but it also contains a host of health benefits, including healthy fats, fibre, and essential minerals. While many people may be familiar with using canned or boxed coconut milk, making your own coconut milk is SO easy and has several advantages. 

When we make these coconut products at home, we literally waste nothing! Everything gets used. All you need is organic unsweetened shredded coconut (or some fresh coconuts) & some fresh water.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT!

Making your own coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut flour, and coconut milk powder can be much more cost-effective than buying them at the store. Store-bought coconut products can be quite pricey, and making them at home can save you a significant amount of money in the long run. Especially if you are buying organic and looking for products that are free from additives & gums!

Additionally, if you live in an area where fresh coconuts are readily available, you can save even more by using fresh coconut flesh to make your own coconut milk, cream, coconut milk powder & coconut flour.

When buying coconut cream and coconut milk at the store, you may have noticed that they all contain either chemical additives, processed ingredients & or emulsifiers. Making your own gives you control over what is in your coconut milk!

When you make your own coconut products, you have complete control over the quality of the ingredients you use. You can choose to use organic, non-GMO coconuts and avoid any additives or preservatives or emulsifiers that may be found in store-bought products. This means you can ensure that your coconut products are as healthy and natural as possible.

Fresh coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut flour, and coconut milk powder made at home will be much fresher than store-bought products, which may have been sitting on the shelf for months. Fresh coconut products will have a better flavour and aroma, and will also retain more of their nutritional value. Trust me, when see how easy it is to make & you taste this homemade version, you’ll never buy store bought again!

When you make your own coconut products, you can customize them to your liking. For example, you can adjust the thickness & fat content of your coconut milk to suit your recipe, or you can make coconut flour with a finer or coarser texture depending on your needs. This level of customization is not possible with store-bought products.

Making your own coconut products can also be more environmentally friendly than buying them at the store. When you make your own products, you can avoid the packaging waste that comes with store-bought products. Additionally, by using fresh coconuts, you can avoid the carbon footprint associated with shipping canned or packaged coconut products long distances (if you are lucky enough to live where you can get fresh coconut).

Easily make your own incredibly creamy & delicious coconut milk, a lovely plant based milk, in 3 simple steps from just organic shredded coconut! Let us show you how! It's 100% natural coconut milk with no additives, preservatives, emulsifiers or gums! Give it a try and I promise, you'll never buy store bought again!
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COCONUT cream vs coconut MILK VS COCONUT MILK POWDER VS COCONUT FLOUR?

Coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut milk powder & coconut flour are all different products made in different ways from the white fleshy part of a coconut. Coconut has essential fatty acids and vitamins that are good for your health.

what is coconut cream?

Coconut cream is a very thick cream made from coconut milk. When coconut milk cools, the fats float to the top & create a layer of cream. It is very thick, creamy & tastes like coconut and contains 19% – 22% fat. Coconut cream is similar to heavy whipping cream, in consistency & fat % making it a great substitute in most recipes that call for heavy cream.

Coconut cream is not to be confused with cream of coconut which is a sweetened coconut cream almost like a syrup. 

Easily make your own incredibly creamy & delicious coconut cream, a lovely plant based cream, in 3 simple steps from just organic shredded coconut! Let us show you how! It's 100% natural coconut cream with no additives, preservatives, emulsifiers or gums! Give it a try and I promise, you'll never buy store bought again!

USES OF COCONUT cream

Coconut cream is commonly used to make a dairy free whip cream. It is also incredible for creating richness, creaminess & full flavour in curries & soups.

To substitute coconut cream for coconut milk: 2 tablespoons coconut cream + ¾ cup water = 1 cup coconut milk.

Coconut milk is a rich, creamy and flavourful liquid, extracted from the pulp of coconuts. It is very rich and has a high fat content. It is perfect for making soups, curries, desserts and many other dishes. However, fresh coconut milk that is free of additives, preservatives & extra emulsifiers is not always easy to find. Fresh coconut milk has a short shelf life making it quite perishable. Luckily, there is a solution – coconut milk powder.  Coconut milk powder is an excellent alternative that is easy to make and can be stored for a long time.

Easily make your own incredibly creamy & delicious coconut milk, a lovely plant based milk, in 3 simple steps from just organic shredded coconut! Let us show you how! It's 100% natural coconut milk with no additives, preservatives, emulsifiers or gums! Give it a try and I promise, you'll never buy store bought again!

Coconut flour is made from dried, ground coconut meat and is a natural byproduct of coconut milk production. Once the coconut meat has been blended with water & pressed to remove most of the fats (coconut milk production), the left over “pulp” is then used to make coconut flour. This “defatted coconut” flour has a lower fat content as most of the oil has been extracted before grinding into a powder.

There is also full-fat coconut flour, in which the dried meat of the coconut is ground into a powder. This type of coconut flour contains more coconut oil and therefore can oxidize and go rancid. Which is why I like making it myself when I need it. When I make coconut milk, I use the “pulp” to make coconut flour & then bake with it. 

Easily make your coconut flour from the left over coconut meal after making coconut milk. Give it a try and I promise, you'll never buy store bought again!

Coconut milk powder is a fine, white powder commercially made through the spray-drying process of raw unsweetened coconut cream.

Making coconut milk powder involves a process of drying out fresh coconut milk until it becomes a fine powder. Much like dairy milk powder is dehydrated milk, coconut milk powder is dehydrated coconut milk. Much of the healthy fats in the milk are retained in the powdered form. 

Bear in mind that coconut milk powder is dried coconut milk. It isn’t the same as coconut flour which is often using in baking and comes from the defatted meat of the nut. Coconut milk powder is dehydrated coconut milk, retaining much of the fat (or good saturates!) found in the milk. 

Coconut milk powder is a convenient alternative to canned coconut milk. It’s easy to make at home and has many uses for baking & beauty.

Easily make your own incredibly creamy & delicious coconut milk, coconut milk powder, coconut cream lovely plant based milk products, from just organic shredded coconut! Let us show you how! It's 100% natural coconut milk products with no additives, preservatives, emulsifiers or gums! Give it a try and I promise, you'll never buy store bought again!
Easily make your own incredibly creamy & delicious coconut milk, a lovely plant based milk, in 3 simple steps from just organic shredded coconut! Let us show you how! It's 100% natural coconut milk with no additives, preservatives, emulsifiers or gums! Give it a try and I promise, you'll never buy store bought again!

MATERIALS LIST - diy Coconut cream

  1. Blender – I use a Vitamix but you can use any blender or even a food processor
  2. Nut Milk Bag & Large Bowl – OR 100% natural unbleached cotton cloth OR Fine Mesh Strainer
  3. Glass Container – with lid to store milk
  4. Funnel – optional but helps to pour the milk into your container

INGREDIENTS

  1. Unsweetened Shredded Coconut – I recommend buying an organic, gluten free coconut. However, if you can’t find it non-organic works too. 
  2. Fresh Water – Fresh, clean water is all that you need!
 
If you are blessed to live in a place where fresh coconut is available, please go ahead and use fresh!

HOW TO MAKE COCONUT cream

using unsweetened shredded coconut:

3-steps to make fresh coconut milk from unsweetened shredded coconut (toasted or not):

  1. Blend coconut & water
    1. Add the shredded coconut and very warm (not hot) water to a blender or food processor.
    2. Let rest for 10-15 mins.
    3. Then, blend on high for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. Press / Squeeze out  the coconut cream:
    1. If using a NUT MILK BAG:
      1. Place the nut milk bag over a large glass container.
      2. Pour the blended coconut and water into the nut milk bag, tie the end, then squeeze the bag until all of the liquid (cream) is released.
      3. Set aside the “pulp” this is coconut meal! Learn how to use it to make coconut flour or add it into your baking here!
    2. If using a FINE MESH STRAINER (harder – may want to add a little water if using this method):
      1. Line a fine-mesh sieve or triple layer of cheesecloth over a bowl and pour the coconut cream mixture through it.
      2. Use a spatula to press the cream out of the shredded coconut.
      3. Use your hands to squeeze the coconut meal and ensure all of the moisture is released.
      4. Save the left over coconut meal!
  3. Rest & Use or Store Coconut Cream:
    1. Allowing the cream sit for 10-15 minutes will cause the fats to rise to the top. This is your coconut cream! With this technique most of the liquid will solidify into coconut cream! 
    2. Store the coconut cream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Or freeze it for up to 3 months.

using FRESH coconut:

3-steps to make fresh coconut milk from fresh coconut:

  1. Blend coconut & water
    1. Wash and then crack open a fresh coconut and drain the water. You can do this by making a hole in one of the coconut’s eyes with a screwdriver or a knife, and then pouring the water out.
    2. Remove the coconut meat from the shell. You can do this by using a spoon or a knife to pry the meat away from the shell.
    3. Cut the coconut meat into small pieces and place in a blender or food processor.
    4. Add warm water to the blender or food processor. 
    5. Blend the coconut meat and water on medium speed for about 2 minutes, using a tool to help scrape down the sides while blending.

  2. Press / Squeeze out  the coconut milk:
    1. Strain the coconut milk through a nutmilk bag or triple layer cheesecloth over a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, squeezing out as much liquid as possible.
  3. Rest & Use or Store Coconut Cream:
    1. Pour the coconut cream into a glass container with a lid.
    2. Allowing the cream sit for 10-15 minutes will cause the fats to solidify,  this is your coconut cream! 
    3. Store the coconut cream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
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Easily make your own incredibly creamy & delicious coconut cream, a lovely plant based cream, in 3 simple steps from just organic shredded coconut! Let us show you how! It's 100% natural coconut cream with no additives, preservatives, emulsifiers or gums! Give it a try and I promise, you'll never buy store bought again!

100% Natural Toasted Coconut Cream - additive & gum FREE!

Easily make your own incredibly creamy & delicious coconut cream, a lovely plant based cream, in 3 simple steps from just organic shredded coconut! It's 100% natural coconut cream with no additives, preservatives, emulsifiers or gums! Give it a try and I promise, you'll never buy store bought again!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 175 mL

Equipment Needed

  • 1 Nut Milk Bag or fine mesh sieve and cheesecloth
  • 1 Glass Container with lid
  • 1 Large Bowl
Author: Trish
Cost: $1

INGREDIENTS
 

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend coconut & water

  • Add the shredded coconut and very warm (not hot) water to a blender or food processor. Let rest for 10-15 mins. Then, blend on medium for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is broken down & slightly creamy. If using a blender you will need to use a tool to push coconut down into blade.

Press / Squeeze out  the coconut cream

  • Place the nut milk bag over a large glass container. Pour the blended coconut and water into the nut milk bag, tie the end, then squeeze the bag until all of the liquid (cream) is released. Set aside the "pulp" this is coconut meal!

Rest & Use or Store Coconut Cream

  • Allowing the milk sit for 10-15 minutes will cause the fats to rise to the top. This is your coconut cream! You can now skim off the coconut cream with a spoon and transfer it to a separate bowl if you wish to use it separately. Store the coconut milk in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
100% Natural Toasted Coconut Cream - additive & gum FREE!
Serving Size
 
35 mL
Amount per Serving
Calories
82
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8.5
g
13
%
Saturated Fat
 
7.5
g
47
%
Sodium
 
5
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
93
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.8
g
3
%
Sugar
 
1.2
g
1
%
Protein
 
0.8
g
2
%
Calcium
 
6
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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