If there’s two things the Paleo/Primal community is obsessed with it’s bacon and coconut milk…just kidding… kind of 😉

Honestly though dairy is what is known as a ‘grey-area’ food due to the fact that many are intolerant to lactose and until you remove it from your diet for at least 30 days you won’t know how it affects you. Of course whether or not you choose to include dairy in your diet is for you to decide, but for those who can’t coconut milk can be a life saver! 

What is Coconut Milk?

Coconut milk is derived from the white flesh of the coconut, which is then blended with water. You can easily make your own coconut milk at home… this recipe will show you how. Not only is making your own coconut milk simple to do but also much more cost effective than the store bought stuff, plus a lot of the coconut milk that is sold is stores is full of not so great ingredients.

Of course there are some brands of coconut milk that you can buy in stores or online without those nasty ingredients. Some that I have used in the past are this one and this one.

What is the difference between Coconut Milk and Coconut Water?

Coconut milk as explained above is when the flesh of the coconut is blended with water to create a creamy liquid. Coconut water on the other hand is the clear liquid that is taken from the coconut once it is cracked open. To find out more about the differences between coconut milk and coconut water go here.

What is Coconut Milk Used For?

As you’ll soon see in this collection of coconut milk recipes, this non-dairy alternative can be used for everything from making smoothies, to curries and even desserts like cakes and homemade chocolates. It really does make a great substitute for regular dairy milk.

So let’s get to it!

Below you will find a collection of paleo/primal friendly recipes from yours truly and other amazing food bloggers, that feature coconut milk. From savoury dishes and coconut milk based drinks to sweet treats and desserts.

Enjoy!

Savoury Coconut Milk Dishes

Gingered Carrot Soup – Raising Vintage Kids in a Modern World

Spicy Sausage and Squash Soup – Paleo in PDX

Chicken Curry Soup – Just Enjoy Food

Cream of Asparagus, Celery and Zucchini Soup – Delicious Obsessions

Easy Butter Chicken – GI 365

Creamy Coconut Green Chili Chicken Soup – Delicious Obsessions

Easy Coconut Chicken – A Girl Worth Saving

Coconut Milk Curry Beef Stew – The Real Food Guide

Creamy Turmeric Sauce – Hollywood Homestead

Creamy Tomato Rosemary Sauce – Hollywood Homestead

Tom Kha Thai Coconut Soup – Honey, Ghee and Me

Creamy Tomato Chicken Soup – Edible Harmony

Dairy-Free Chicken Tikka Masala – Edible Harmony

Brazilian Chicken Stew – Edible Harmony

Coconut Chicken Curry with Pumpkin and Sweet Potato – Paleo Diet Basics

Coconut Saffron Shrimp Soup – Pickle Me Too

Crispy Coconut Fried Tilapia – Raia’s Recipes

Coconut Egg Curry – My Heart Beets

Scalloped Potatoes – Food Your Body Will Thank You For

Persian Roasted Butternut Squash Soup – Cinnamon Eats

Coconut Milk Desserts/Treats

Custard Fruit Tarts – Strands of My Life

Homemade Nutella – Just Enjoy Food

5-Minute Peach Ice Cream – Paleo in PDX

Chocolate Pudding – Just Enjoy Food

Lemon Custard Tart – Just Enjoy Food

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cups – Just Enjoy Food

Pumpkin Panna Cotta – Rubies and Radishes

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream – Delicious Obsessions

Pomegranate Panna Cotta – Rubies and Radishes

Coconut Custard – Wellness and Workouts

Pumpkin Pudding Recipe – Wellness and Workouts

Pumpkin Bar Recipe – Wellness and Workouts

Dairy-Free Banana Ice Cream – Hollywood Homestead

Paleo Strawberry Ice Cream – Hollywood Homestead

Homemade French Vanilla Chocolate Chip Coconut Milk Ice Cream – Hollywood Homestead

Ground Cherry Coconut Panna Cotta – The Nourished Caveman

Coconut Mint Chocolate Chip Blender Ice Cream – Raia’s Recipes

Fresh ‘N’ Fruity Blender Ice Cream – Raia’s Recipes

Pumpkin Pie Gummies – Raia’s Recipes

Decadent Flourless Chocolate Mousse Cake – The Urban Ecolife

Paleo Apple Pie Ice Cream – A Girl Worth Saving

Fluffy Paleo Coconut Flour Pancakes – Health Nut Nation

Paleo Coconutty Berry Cereal – Cinnamon Eats

Paleo Coconut Berry Parfait – Cinnamon Eats

Paleo Saffron Rose Water Pistachio Ice Cream – Cinnamon Eats

Paleo Sweet Potato Mousse – Cinnamon Eats

Coconut Milk Drinks

Hot Peppermint Mocha – Just Enjoy Food

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate – Delicious Obsessions

Strawberry Banana Smoothie – Wellness and Workouts

Coconut Smoothies – Wellness and Workouts

Creamy Coconut Avocado Smoothie – Delicious Obsessions

Chocolate Banana Shake – Delicious Obsessions

Paleo Caramel Latte – Health Nut Nation

Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate – Real Food RN

Creamy Homemade Eggnog – Real Food RN

Paleo Eggnog – My Heart Beets

Non-Dairy Turmeric Milk – Real Food RN

Mojito Morning Smoothie – Health Nut Nation

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