Coconut Milk

Did you know you can use fresh coconut meat, shreds, flakes, or even toasted coconut in the Almond Cow to make homemade coconut milk in moments? Coconut milk is a great source of healthy fats and is a great vegan alternative to traditional dairy. With its creamy texture and wide variety of uses, you'll be adding this milk to your rotation in no time!
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Instructions

Place all ingredients in the filter basket. Attach the filter basket to the top of the Almond Cow and twist in the direction of the close arrow to secure. Fill the Almond Cow base to the MIN line (5 cups) with warm water*, attach the top. Plug in the Almond Cow and press the cow start button! It will run through 3 automatic stages. When the light stops flashing, your milk is ready!

29 Responses

  1. While making coconut milk and following the recipe, the finished milk product is extremely thin. How do I make the coconut milk similar to the store coconut milk. I did use the warm water. I am open to all suggestions.

  2. Hi Beth! We’re sorry to know your coconut milk came out thin. Here are some suggestions to help make a creamier coconut milk.

    1. Run the Almond Cow through two cycles. With this suggestion, you can also remove the ingredients in the filter basket after the Almond Cow has completed its first run and replace it with new ingredients but leave the milk in the base of the machine. Press the cow button and run the machine through a second time.

    2. Mixing in oats or cashews is a great way to make the milk more creamy.

    3. You could also try the collector cup method when making milk. It makes less milk but is creamier.

    Fill the collector cup to the 500ml line with water and set it in the base of the machine (no other water is added to the machine).

    Fill the filter basket with your ingredients as usual and place the top onto the machine and blend.

  3. Are there different ways to treat flakes vs shreds vs meat? There is so much more liquid in the meat- maybe soaking flakes like almonds?

  4. Hi Carolyn! We recommend just giving the coconut shreds or flakes a quick rinse before using them to make milk.

  5. Why add vanilla to the basket? The first time I followed directions literally and the vanilla seeped out the bottom. I add to the water now.

    1. Hi Lonnie! We’ve found that adding the vanilla, maple syrup (other similar liquids) to the filter basket is the best way to get the flavors to evenly diffuse into the beverage. Thank you for your feedback!

    2. Actually I mix in the vanilla and salt in the
      finished milk, you don’t use lose any to the pulp that way.

  6. Why do I have clumps in the milk? I did use warm milk and it was fine after making the milk but I noticed small and large clumps in the milk after refrigeration. Why?

    1. Hi Martina! We recommend letting the milk cool if using warm/hot water in the base to make the coconut milk. Once it has cooled, give it a shake and then place in the fridge.

  7. Can the Almond Cow make a “Nutpods dupe”? Nutpods is so creamy, but would love to be able to make a dupe at home! 🙂

    1. Hi Jess! We have a few tips to help make a creamy milk.
      1. Use warm water in the base of the machine.
      2. Run the Almond Cow through two cycles. With this suggestion, you can also remove the ingredients in the filter basket after the Almond Cow has completed its first cycle and replace it with new ingredients but leave the milk in the base of the machine. Press the cow button and run the machine through a second cycle.
      3. Use less water in the base, you must use ice to offset the water to reach the minimum line if using less water.
      4. You could also try the collector cup method when making milk. It makes less milk but is creamier.
      Fill the collector cup to the 500ml line with water and set it in the base of the machine (no other water is added to the machine).
      Fill the filter basket with your ingredients as usual and place the top onto the machine and blend.

  8. I just made this and the dates weren’t blended at all. Is there something wrong with my machine?

    1. Hi Monacan! We’re sorry to know that the dates did not get blended at all. Please reach out to us at info@almondcow.co (not .com) and we’d be happy to further assist you. Thanks!

        1. Hi Jim! We’re sorry for the inconvenience. We are continually working towards adding additional ingredients to our nutrition calculator. Coconut shreds are expected to be added in the near future. Thanks for your patience.

  9. Hello, I am new to Almond Cow and just got my machine. I would like to ask if this coconut milk can be use to cook curry dish? I am just curious to know. Thank you very much!!

    1. Hi Jaynette! We are excited to know you received your Almond Cow. Yes, you can use coconut milk made in the Almond Cow in a curry dish. Thank you!

    1. We’re thrilled to know you enjoy this recipe and your Almond Cow machine! Thanks for sharing, Jackie!

  10. I find the coconut milk very oily. Is that because of the coconut shreds I use or every coconut milk is oily? Even when I mix it with almonds or cashews it’s just doesn’t work well. And I really love coconut milk, but I guess it’s too oily for my taste.

    1. Hi Ivana, Thank you for reaching out. Yes, the coconut will have a bit more oil when using it. This is due to the coconut. You can try fresh or even frozen (and thawed) coconut meat as well. Cheers!

  11. Hi – how do I use coconut meat instead? Do I slice the pieces, mash etc?

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Ingredients

1 cup coconut shreds (coconut meat or flakes work as well) ¼ tsp sea salt 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional) 3 chopped, pitted dates or 1-2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)

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