Coconut Milk

This coconut milk is so simple to make.  We don't add any flavorings or sweeteners to it.  We use it solely for baking, and it works well and adds a nice subtle coconut flavor to recipes.

2 cups fine flaked coconut
4 cups warm water

Place coconut and water in Vitamix.  Stir and let sit for 30 minutes.

Blend for 3 minutes.

Strain through a fine sieve or a nut bag into a large mason jar.

Cool, cover, and refrigerate.  Shake well before using. 

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Honey-Sweetened Hot Chocolate

 

3 cups coconut milk

3 Tbsp raw cacao powder

2 Tbsp local raw honey 

2 tsp gluten-free organic vanilla extract

 

Add coconut milk to a medium-size saucepan and heat over low heat for about 7 minutes or until desired temperature.

In a small bowl, combine cacao powder, honey and vanilla. Stir until it makes a paste.

Add cacao mixture to the warm milk, stir until cacao mixture has completely dissolved.

 

Serve immediately.

 

Yield: Makes about 3 servings

Note: Recipe can easily be doubled.

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