Homemade Coconut Milk

A lot of store bought coconut milk has ingredients other than water and coconut. Gums and carrageenan are just two of the list. If you're doing AIP, gums are not allowed, and my family avoids carrageenan already.

Did you know it's super easy to make your own additive-free coconut milk with only two ingredients? It's also more cost effective! The first ingredient is unsweetened coconut. I got a bag of Wild Oats organic coconut from Walmart for $1.98. Your only other ingredient is...drumroll...water! I promise, it is SO easy. Here you go...

Homemade Coconut Milk

1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
4 cups hot water

In a large blender, combine ingredients and process for 3-5 minutes. Strain through a fine strainer. Press the pulp down with a spoon to get all the milk out.

If you're like me, and don't want to waste that coconut pulp, you can dehydrate it in the oven. Just spread it on a cookie sheet, turn the oven to 200°F, and leave it for 45 minutes to an hour. It's done when there is no moisture left. Run that through your food processor, and you have something to bake with.