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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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
9 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 338 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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 Information

Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 25mg (1%) Potassium 371mg (11%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338

% Daily Value*

Calories 338kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 31g 155%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Potassium 371mg 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.