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Cheater Coconut Yogurt Recipe (Paleo, Vegan)

August 25, 2015 by Hannah Healy, Updated April 10, 2018 7 Comments

This coconut "yogurt" simply mimics the thick consistency of yogurt. If you're craving something like that that is homemade, this is the perfect recipe! It's dairy free, paleo and vegan. It's also really easy to make, so that's why I like it!

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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The reason that I call this recipe the “cheater coconut yogurt” recipe is because it’s not technically yogurt because it is not fermented and there are no probiotics in it. Real yogurt should be fermented and I have to say, fermented foods with probiotics are one of the best things for your gut health and your immune system.

So even though you maybe be skipping out on them for this recipe, you should definitely be getting them somewhere else whether it’s sauerkraut, kombucha, fermented veggies, homemade pickles or probiotic supplements. Just make sure your fermented food is really fermented (It shouldn’t have vinegar in it if it’s truly fermented. Vinegar preserving is pickling and won’t result in probiotics).

This coconut “yogurt” simply mimics the thick consistency of yogurt. If you’re craving something like that that is homemade, this is the perfect recipe! It’s dairy free, paleo and vegan. It’s also really easy to make, so that’s why I like it!

I use chia seeds to thicken the coconut milk into a “yogurt” consistency in this recipe. I’m not a huge fan of recipes that use whole chia seeds as thickeners because you get little beads of chia in each bite. I prefer it to be smooth, so I grind the chia seeds with a coffee grinder for this recipe!

Cheater Coconut Yogurt Recipe:

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Cheater Coconut Yogurt Recipe (Paleo & Vegan)
Prep Time
5 mins
Refrigeration Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

This coconut "yogurt" simply mimics the thick consistency of yogurt. If you're craving something like that that is homemade, this is the perfect recipe! It's dairy free, paleo and vegan. It's also really easy to make, so that's why I like it!

Course: Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Paleo, Vegan
Keyword: breakfast yogurt, dairy free yogurt
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 311 kcal
Author: Hannah Healy @ Healy Eats Real
Ingredients
  • 1 13.5 oz can coconut milk
  • 2-4 tbsp ground chia seeds (depending on desired thickness)
  • 1-2 tbsp honey maple syrup, etc. (optional)
Instructions
  1. To grind chia seeds, grind them in a coffee or spice grinder like this one. The amount you will use for the yogurt will depend on how thick you want it to be. If you like it a little thinner, use 2 tbsp, if you like it really thick use 4 tbsp.
  2. Place the whole can of coconut milk in a bowl. Add the desired amount of ground chia seeds and sweetener (you can also add the sweetener later if you want). Mix it with a stick blender. You can also use a regular blender to mix all the ingredients.
  3. Put the mixture in a jar or tupperware container then place it in the fridge. Allow it to set for about 1-2 hours. When it's finished it will be thickened into a yogurt-like texture.
  4. Serve with fruit or nuts and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Cheater Coconut Yogurt Recipe (Paleo & Vegan)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Sodium 18mg1%
Potassium 313mg9%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin C 1.2mg1%
Calcium 73mg7%
Iron 4.8mg27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. rachel @ athletic avocado says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:20 am

    i need to try this, i have been wanting to make coconut yogurt for a while now but i’ve been busy! I love how you made your own little shortcut by using chia seeds! Im trying this soon 🙂

    Reply
    • Hannah of Healy Eats Real says

      October 4, 2015 at 10:09 am

      Yea, the chia seeds make it so quick and easy! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Alice says

    September 28, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    Kinda new to all this… How long will this be good in the fridge if I make a large batch? I already have flax seeds, will those work instead of chia seeds?

    Reply
    • Hannah of Healy Eats Real says

      September 28, 2015 at 5:37 pm

      I’m not 100% sure, but mine lasted at least 5 days. I used it within about 5 days. Flax seeds may thicken it a bit, but it wont do as good of a job as chia seeds. Flax will be more liquidy.

      Reply
  3. Deepa says

    September 3, 2015 at 9:36 am

    Full fat coconut milk,you mean ?!

    Reply
    • Hannah of Healy Eats Real says

      October 7, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Whoops! Corrected that!

      Reply

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