Give your favorite meal a spin with a can of coconut milk. It’s versatile, healthy, delicious, so much more. Whether you’re in the mood for spring rolls, soup, or even chocolate cake, here are 13 recipes with coconut milk!
Take me back about five years, and whenever I’d hear the words “coconut milk” I’d be instantly mentally transported to a tropical island, drilled coconut in hand. It wasn’t until I started baking and cooking that I realized just how useful coconut milk can be in every day recipes!
Though I still wouldn’t object to the whole coconut-milk-on-a-beach vibe, I like to use coconut milk sans the tropics in my day to day life. Not only does it taste great, it also comes with many benefits great for blood pressure, heart health, nutrition, and more. It also just so happens to be wonderful for cooking!
Next time you create a recipe that calls for milk, consider swapping your dairy go-to with coconut milk. The resulting delicious flavor will blow you away. And, to provide you with some creative ideas, I present: 13 recipes to use a can of coconut milk.
Trust me, you’re gonna want to stick around.
Thai Vegetarian Coconut Curry
Curry is delicious - there's no doubt about that. But coconut curry? Oh, boy. Give me 10 servings. This slow cooker Thai vegetarian coconut curry is a hands-off delicious soup perfect for any time of the year. It's a wonderful way to use a can of coconut milk!
Vegetable Vietnamese Spring Rolls
You may be wondering how these spring rolls contain coconut milk. Spoiler alert: they technically don't! Instead, the coconut milk is present in the delicious almond coconut dipping sauce that pairs perfectly with the rolls!
Chickpea Tikka Masala
Curry is known for its thick, creamy consistency. One way to achieve that is with coconut milk! Chickpea tikka masala with coconut milk is an easy dinner to whip together when the Indian food cravings hit. It includes chickpeas and tomato sauce and is made complete with naan bread. Oh, and it's vegan!
Coconut Kidney Bean Curry
Want something tasty and fresh but don't have a lot of time to cook? Make this! Coconut kidney bean curry is an easy, flavorful dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's ready in under 15 minutes. And yes, it includes coconut milk!
Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Want your house to smell delish while also winding up with the best soup of your life? Slow cooker vegan butternut squash soup is the answer to your soup cravings. It's warm, creamy, full of flavor, and totally hands-off!
Thai Green Curry Spring Rolls
Thai green curry spring rolls are so refreshing. They're fragrant, creamy, crunchy rolls of deliciousness wrapped up and made complete with a simple Thai-inspired dipping sauce. Can't forget the dash of lime!
Banana Thai Curry
Banana Thai curry is just as delicious as it is unexpected. Made with rice, veggie broth, coconut milk, and topped with bananas, it's a simple and healthy way to enjoy Thai curry with less fat and calories. Ready in just half an hour!
Vegan Panna Cotta
My spin on vegan panna cotta is gelatin-free and ten times more delicious. It's a festive dessert that sounds complex but is actually quite simple! Made using powdered agar agar, sugar, vanilla bean, and you guessed it - coconut milk!
The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Popsicles
Homemade popsicles have never been creamier. Enjoy this healthy take on the classic summer dessert with the ultimate guide to homemade popsicles. Choose your desired flavor, grab your coconut milk and mix-ins, and create! (P.S. You can totally sneak veggies into popsicles for an extra serving of greens. Say what?!)
Chocolate Low Carb Smoothie
Enjoy this decadent chocolate low carb smoothie as a dessert or a meal in itself! With cocoa powder, almond milk, nut butter, and coconut milk, it leaves you feeling full and free of cravings. It's also keto-friendly, which is a win for many!
Coconut Salted Date Caramel
Make your own delicious homemade dipping caramel with this quick coconut salted vegan date caramel recipe! It's a healthy, vegan caramel sauce perfect for dipping apples, strawberries, and more. It includes only 4 ingredients and is ready in just 5 minutes!
Avocado Chocolate Mousse Pie
Coconut milk adds creamy magic to baked goods. Take this avocado chocolate mousse pie as proof! It's a healthy, creamy, decadent dessert that'll totally change the way you look at vegetables in your pie. Trust me on this!
Tropical Chia Parfait
Tropical chia parfait is a creamy coconut-based treat thickened with chia seeds and naturally sweetened with dates and fresh mango. It's a protein-packed breakfast (or dessert) made complete with coconut milk, of course!
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