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Homemade Coconut Milk
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Homemade Coconut Milk

Rich coconut milk from shredded coconut and hot water.

PaleoWhole30Low-CarbVeganGluten-Free
๐Ÿงบ You have 0/1 tracked ingredients โ€” missing Coconut Oil.
4Serves
5mPrep
0mCook
5mTotal
EasyLevel
โš Go easy on coconut oil~4ร— a typical amount ยท high in saturated fat

Ingredients

Make
4
servings

Steps

  1. 1Add the shredded coconut and hot water to the Vitamix.
  2. 2Blend on high for 60 seconds until creamy.
  3. 3Strain through a nut-milk bag; refrigerate and shake before use.

Tips

  • ๐Ÿ’กUse frozen fruit instead of ice to keep it cold without watering it down.

Nutrition ยท 1 serving (~276 g)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Calories249
๐Ÿฅฉ Protein2.4g5% DV
๐Ÿž Carbs9.1g3% DV
๐Ÿฅ‘ Fat24g30% DV
๐ŸŒฟ Fiber5.5g19% DV
Sugar 3.6 gSodium 5.5 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin B60.03mg2%
Thiamin0.02mg2%
Folate5.5mcg1%
Niacin0.20mg1%
Vitamin E0.12mg1%
Riboflavin0.01mg1%
Vitamin C0.53mg1%
Vitamin K0.07mcg0%
Minerals
Manganese0.68mg30%
Copper0.17mg19%
Selenium3.6mcg7%
Magnesium23mg5%
Iron0.93mg5%
Zinc0.47mg4%
Phosphorus48mg4%
Potassium136mg3%
Calcium5.5mg0%

Estimated per serving โ€” for guidance, not a measured label.

What drives the score

29/100
Grade D
Nutrient density6/35
Protein quality3/15
Fiber6/10
Healthy fats4/10
Bioactives7/15
Glycemic impact10/10
โˆ’ 3 anti-nutrient penalty
โš  Very high saturated fat

What's in it โ€” ingredient scores

This recipe scores 29 / D โ€” the blend of the ingredients below. Whole-food ingredients carry their own health score (tap one to explore it); pantry staples and seasonings don't.

Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil
~160 g
๐Ÿง‚
water
~946 g