Chocolate Coconut Milk
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How to make coconut milk: Get a blender, water, shredded coconut, and a fine-mesh sieve! To make your chocolate coconut milk, you'll need cocoa, vanilla extract and dates.
Author: The Edgy Veg
Recipe type: Beverage
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Serves: 5 cups
Ingredients
For the Unsweetened Base:
- 1½ cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- 5 cups water (less for thicker milk, more for thinner milk)
- Pinch of salt
For Sweetened Milk:
- Add 2 pitted dates
For Chocolate Milk:
- Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 pitted dates + extra to taste
For Vanilla Milk:
- Add 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 pitted dates
For Cinnamon Milk:
- Add ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 pitted dates
Instructions
- Add all desired ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy (at LEAST 30 seconds).
- Strain the milk using a fine-mesh sieve, nut milk bag or a thin dishtowel in a pinch.
- Transfer strained milk into a jug or glass jar and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Recipe by The Edgy Veg at https://www.theedgyveg.com/2019/12/05/chocolate-coconut-milk-recipe/