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I made a few homemade paleo staples this morning and this full-fat coconut milk was one of them.  I know there are lots of recipes out there for versions of homemade coconut milk but I really wanted one that will end up being full-fat…mostly because it’s extra delicious but also extra nutritious!

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I wanted to make a homemade coconut milk because we go through quite a bit of it and it really ends up being pretty expensive when I buy the brands that don’t have wonky additives or BPA in the can lining.  This recipe costs me about a quarter a batch and I can be completely confident that there is nothing in here but pure coconutty goodness!

Ingredients:

  • 3/4-1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut or coconut flakes (amount depends on how “fatty” you want it)
  • 1 cup very hot water

PS: don’t you just love recipes with 2 ingredients??

Other things you’ll need:

  • cheesecloth
  • jar for storage
  • container with spout (optional)

Steps:

1. Place your shredded coconut in a blender along with the just boiled water and blend on high for a good 3-5 minutes.  In the end, it’ll look like this.

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2.  Place your cheesecloth over the container with spout (or just in your storage jar) like this:

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3. Pour in the coconut mixture in the cheesecloth and let drain.  Then squeeze the cheesecloth to get out all the extra fatty deliciousness.

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4.  Final result will look like this:

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Refrigerate to preserve and use within a few days.