Coconut Yogurt (Just like Store-Bought)
This delicious homemade coconut yogurt recipe couldn't be any easier! Just grab a yogurt maker to get started and add your favorite toppings throughout the week.
Servings: 7 servings
Equipment
- Yogurt Maker The best yogurt maker I've been using since forever!
- Probiotic Capsules I've been a big fan of this brand for ages.
Ingredients
Coconut Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon grass-fed beef gelatin or 1 teaspoon agar agar powder
- ½ cup water
- 3 (13.5-ounce cans) full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ teaspoon probiotics approx 3 to 4 opened capsules
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin. Pour the water in a wide, shallow bowl and sprinkle the gelatin or agar agar on top. Let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Heat the milk. Heat the coconut milk in a pot on medium-high heat. Gently simmer until the temperature reaches 180°F, then turn off the heat. Add the gelatin or agar powder to the pot and stir for several minutes, until all the powder has dissolved.
- Cool the milk. Let the pot cool to 110 to 115°F. This will take 30 minutes or more. Alternatively, place the pot in an ice-water bath to expedite the process.
- Add sweetness and tang. Once the coconut milk has cooled, pour 1 cup into a small bowl. Add the maple syrup and probiotic powder and whisk until there are no clumps of probiotic powder. Pour this cup back into the pot and whisk thoroughly.
- Cook and chill the yogurt. Pour the coconut milk yogurt into the jars of your yogurt machine. Turn the machine on and cook for 7 to 9 hours. The longer you cook, the more tangy the yogurt becomes. Once the coconut yogurt is done (note that it will still be fairly liquid at this stage), refrigerate it for 2 to 3 hours to firm up.
- Serve. Before serving, stir the contents of the yogurt jar as a slight film may form on top. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes seven 6-ounce servings for this yogurt maker. The yogurt will remain good for up to two weeks in the fridge.
- Note that this recipe makes a soft coconut yogurt. If you'd like a firmer consistency (like Greek yogurt), add a bit more gelatin or agar agar.
- These are the probiotic capsules I've been using for ages!
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 371mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 5mg