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Home » Plant-Based Recipes » Breakfasts » How to make Raw Coconut Yoghurt

How to make Raw Coconut Yoghurt

Published: Jan 17, 2014 · Modified: Mar 12, 2019 by Lauren Glucina • Naturopath, Nutritionist

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How to make raw coconut yoghurt from scratch - naturally rich in gut friendly bacteria.

Bowl of homemade coconut yoghurt with fresh fruit on top

Today I am sharing with you how to make raw coconut yoghurt - you're in for a real treat if you haven't yet tried it, because it is just delicious! Typically, store-bought coconut yoghurt has been prepared from coconut cream, and it more often than not has added gums or emulsifiers. Raw coconut yoghurt, on the other hand,  is prepared from the flesh of young coconuts.

The process is a rather simple one, though involves cracking into said coconuts, I have outlined my technique below, and you can rest assured you won't need to put too much muscle into it!

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how to open a coconut:

  • Take a really solid knife (a meat cleaver is great, though I personally use an 8 inch Chef’s knife) and place your coconut on a smooth, non-slippery surface
  • Hold it firmly with one hand, around the base, not the pointed top
  • Take a good swing with the heel of the knife into one side of the coconut – you don’t need to raise your hands above your head or anything – it is all in the wrist!
  • Keep chopping till you feel like you’ve cut through a little
  • Spin the coconut around and create a second incision. Spin the coconut again and repeat till you have four cuts in the top to create a ‘lid’
  • Now use the tip of the knife to flip the lid up. Drain the water and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh 

Bowl of coconut yoghurt with fresh fruit on kitchen table

Homemade coconut yoghurt in a bowl

Raw Coconut Yoghurt

Naturopath Lauren Glucina
Coconut yoghurt made from scratch - all natural and full of beneficial bacteria. Note: this recipe needs to be left to culture for up to 12 hours.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Culture time 12 hrs
Total Time 12 hrs 30 mins
Course Breakfast, Side
Cuisine Raw, Vegan
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 young coconuts, flesh only
  • 1 probiotic capsule

Instructions
 

  • Open up the coconuts and scoop out the flesh, then place in a sieve and rinse well, taking care to peel off any of the husk still attached. You should get about a cup of flesh per coconut.
  • Add the flesh to a blender and empty in the contents of one dairy free probiotic capsule. Whizz till nice and smooth.
  • Transfer the mixture into a jar or bowl, and cover the mouth loosely with a breathable fabric. Place somewhere warm, but not in direct sunlight.
  • Leave the mixture to culture for up to 12 hours, after this point, you can taste it to see if its ready, it should be a little sour.
  • Move to the fridge to stop the culturing process – you now have a perfectly natural, dairy free, probiotic filled yoghurt!
  • Serve with fresh fruits or raw granola.

Notes

Tip: after culturing, you can flavour the yoghurt if you don’t wish to keep it plain, try mixing in a bit of honey or maple syrup, some passionfruit pulp or berries.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2.5mgCalcium: 20mg
Keyword Homemade coconut yogurt
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Nutrition Facts
Raw Coconut Yoghurt
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin C 2.5mg3%
Calcium 20mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Ingredients used in coconut yoghurt

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About the Author

I’m Lauren, practising Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist, and essential oils educator in Auckland, New Zealand. I’m incredibly passionate about food as medicine, and helping connect people with the healing power of Nature.

BNatMed, AdDip NutMed, BCS, Certified FitGenes Practitioner.

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Comments

  1. Susie Crago

    October 01, 2019 at 3:43 am

    Any ideas here appreciated!

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  2. Real Raw Kitchen

    October 01, 2019 at 3:52 am

    I love this! I've made my own raw coconut yogurt before but that was pre-blogging days so my picture is not so beautiful. Your pictures, however, are gorgeous! You've inspired me to repost mine with a more blog-ey feel 🙂

    Reply
  3. Tastesocial

    October 01, 2019 at 3:52 am

    Maybe you can use coconut milk?

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  4. 5code

    October 01, 2019 at 3:52 am

    it's really hard to find young coconuts here in Sweden, but have thought about making cocount youghurt with canned coconut cream, would it work? Its not as good as it could have been, but is it at least better that nothing?

    Reply
  5. Iris Lee

    October 01, 2019 at 3:52 am

    Ascension Kitchen , thank you very much...

    Reply
  6. Ascension Kitchen

    October 01, 2019 at 3:52 am

    I guess it depends where you get them from, but yes, white or green - just don't get the ones with the brown scruffy husks on them

    Reply
  7. Ascension Kitchen

    October 01, 2019 at 3:52 am

    Hi Iris - you only need a small amount, half a teaspoon should do it

    Reply
  8. Ascension Kitchen

    October 01, 2019 at 3:52 am

    Oh no sister I feel for you!! I owe you an email, will send one today xxx

    Reply
  9. Iris Lee

    October 01, 2019 at 3:52 am

    I have my priobiotic in a powder form, not capsule.. can you say how much in terms of teaspoon? please...

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  10. Food Moods

    October 01, 2019 at 3:52 am

    Although young coconuts are not easy to come by where I live, I had a try at making coconut yogurt for the first time the other day and absolutely loved it. Thanks for sharing your recipe, tips and beautiful pictures 🙂

    Reply
  11. Amy Lyons

    October 01, 2019 at 3:52 am

    I need to try making this :)!

    Reply
  12. Christina Julius

    October 01, 2019 at 3:52 am

    Do you have any ideas for alternatives for coconuts? We just can't get them in Europe 🙁 x

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  13. Jenni Sunshine Cintron

    October 01, 2019 at 3:52 am

    They are usually green.

    Reply
  14. Tracy Zeckzer Sheehy

    October 01, 2019 at 3:52 am

    Are young coconuts the white ones?

    Reply

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