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    Simple Vegan Coconut Yogurt

    Published: Sep 16, 2015 · Modified: Feb 16, 2023 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments

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    Simple vegan coconut yogurt | simpleveganblog.com #vegan #glutenfree #healthy

    Today I wanna show you a delicious alternative to traditional yogurt. It's much healthier, is full of probiotics (good bacteria for your gut) and is also cruelty-free, yay!!! The only bad thing about this recipe is that young coconuts may be expensive in some countries or areas, but if you can afford them, you need to tray this yogurt, if not, you can make it once in a while as I do or take a look at the soy yogurt recipe I shared, it's so good!

    Yogurt is made with milk, probiotics and some thickener. The bad thing about many store-bought yogurts is that they're really processed, so they don't have as many bacterias as they could and the heat can destroy part of the nutrients, that's why I love this recipe because is raw and homemade.

    Vegan soy free yogurt | simpleveganblog.com #vegan #glutenfree #healthy

    To make this yogurt you don't need to use a thermometer, a yogurt maker or an over, you just need young coconuts and probiotics, nothing else.

    Fresh coconut | simpleveganblog.com #vegan #glutenfree #healthy

    Probiotics have changed and improved my life. As I told you in another post, I used to love dairy products, I ate milk, cheese and yogurt every single day, but since I'm vegan, I don't eat non-dairy yogurt very often because I don't usually have desserts and I prefer to eat other things for breakfast or as a snack.

    I love to read health books or blogs, and many of them speak about the importance of probiotics to be healthy and heal some illness or diseases (you should read Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ by Giulia Enders) and I decided to give them a try.

    Since I take probiotics my bowel movements, digestion and skin have improved and I feel better. You can find them in fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi or sauerkraut (I'd love to share some recipes on the blog soon), or you just can take a supplement as I do.

    Simple vegan coconut yogurt recipe | simpleveganblog.com #vegan #glutenfree #healthy

    This yogurt tastes amazing and you can add granola, fresh or dried fruits, nuts, seeds or even make some savory recipes like the yogurt sauce I will share with you next Friday.

    *I buy my probiotic supplements from iHerb and they're vegan. I love iHerb because I can buy some products it's hard to find here in Spain and they are also so affordable. If you're going to buy for the first time, you can use my coupon code: JWT081, you can save 5 or 10$ on your first order and they'll give a little discount on my next order.

    How to open a coconut | simpleveganblog.com #vegan #glutenfree #healthy #DIY

    Tips:

    • To open the coconuts use a big knife. Place the coconut in a flat and firm surface like a table or a kitchen countertop and make 4 cuts forming a square, as you can see in the picture above. Keep your hands away from the coconut.
    • If you don't have probiotics, you can make the yogurt anyway, although it won't be the same, it will taste different and it won't have good bacteria.

    PRODUCT I USED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE (AFFILIATE LINK):

    Vitamix 5200 Series Blender

    How to make EASY vegan coconut yogurt at home | simpleveganblog.com #vegan #glutenfree #healthy

    Simple vegan coconut yogurt | simpleveganblog.com #vegan #glutenfree #healthy

    Simple Vegan Coconut Yogurt

    Simple vegan coconut yogurt. You just need 2 ingredients to make this recipe: young coconuts and probiotics. It's the healthiest yogurt ever!
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

    US Customary - Metric
    • ¾ cup young coconut meat
    • 2 tablespoon coconut water
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 2 probiotic supplements
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    Instructions

    • Once the coconut is open (read the tips I shared with you above), pour the coconut water in a jar and set aside. We're gonna need only 2 tablespoons, so you can drink the rest, it's really delicious and healthy.
    • Scoop the meat out of the coconut using a spoon. Clean the meat and take out any brown things.
    • Place the meat, coconut water and lemon juice in the blender and blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add more coconut water. It has to have a yogurt consistency.
    • Place the yogurt in a bowl, add the 2 probiotic supplements (we need probiotic powder, so empty the capsules). Mix well.
    • Cover with a cheesecloth and let it sit in a dark, cool room for at least 12 hours. Then you can enjoy the yogurt or keeping it in the fridge until it's cold.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.9g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 14.8g | Saturated Fat: 13.5g | Sodium: 12mg | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 1.8g

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    Comments

    1. Hima says

      October 07, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      I wonder the function of lemon juice inside. can you explain this? thank you

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        October 09, 2020 at 9:47 am

        Hi! It acts as a stabilizer 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply
    2. Brie says

      March 14, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      Can you use canned young coconut for this? Otherwise it would be $50 yougurt because the coconuts are very expensive where I live. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        April 01, 2020 at 3:38 pm

        Hi Brie! No, you can't, but try to make this recipe instead: https://simpleveganblog.com/2-ingredient-vegan-coconut-yogurt/ Hope you like it!

        Reply
    3. Denise says

      March 19, 2019 at 8:55 pm

      What do you recommend as a good probiotic capsule? If you'd mention several brands/types please to help me find something similar based on the ingredients.
      I prefer something vegan based (non-dairy) for sensitivity issues. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        March 23, 2019 at 2:12 am

        Hi Denise! You can see the brand I use on the blog post, but pretty much any plant-based brand is okay 🙂

        Reply
    4. Courtney says

      August 06, 2017 at 9:50 pm

      Hey! I was just wondering if you know if it freezes well? or if you have tried sticking it in an icecream machine once developed?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        August 07, 2017 at 6:24 pm

        Hi Courtney! I'm so sorry, but I've never frozen it or tried sticking it in an ice cream machine. Have a nice day!

        Reply
    5. susy says

      January 20, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      Iosune, i was also curious if you've ever used Coconut Cream or full fat coconut milk to do this. I just recently tried to make some, and it's so runny :-/ So I'm looking for new recipes and I'm going to keep experimenting! but let me know if you have and how that turned out. GRACIAS!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        January 23, 2017 at 12:26 pm

        Hi Susy! I'm so sorry, but I've never used any of them. De nada 😀

        Reply
        • Susy says

          January 23, 2017 at 8:31 pm

          Ah bueno! Tendre que comprar un coco y hacerlo como hiciste tu! de las pastillas de probioticos, cuantos billones tiene cada una? por curiosidad. Hay tanta variedad!

        • Iosune says

          January 30, 2017 at 10:07 am

          Hola de nuevo! Pues ahora mismo no estoy en casa y no te lo puedo mirar, lo siento, pero en este enlace tienes toda la información: https://eu.iherb.com/Nutrition-Now-PB8-Pro-Biotic-Acidophilus-For-Life-120-Veggie-Caps/5930 Un saludo!

        • Susy says

          January 30, 2017 at 5:59 pm

          Gracias!

    6. Ymani says

      January 17, 2017 at 6:43 pm

      4 stars
      Can I use coconut cream instead of a young coconut?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        January 23, 2017 at 12:12 pm

        Hi Ymani! I've never made this recipe using coconut cream, so I can't help you, sorry!

        Reply
    7. Airyfairycelt says

      July 15, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      Lovely recipe but I cannot get coconuts, nor open them (arthritis) if I had them.
      Could I use desiccated coconut please
      And...ps the felafel waffles are inspired!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        July 17, 2016 at 10:45 am

        Hi! I've never tried to use it, but I think it won't work, sorry! 🙁 You could try to make this recipe using soy or coconut milk: http://simpleveganblog.com/homemade-soy-milk/ Have a nice day!

        Reply
    8. Kristine says

      March 01, 2016 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      I live in Thailand so coconuts - yes, .. cool room - no.. can I just put it in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        March 16, 2016 at 11:56 am

        Hi Kristine! You should leave the yogurt rest at room temperature and then you can store it in the fridge 🙂

        Reply
    9. Mia says

      November 03, 2015 at 4:09 am

      Hello Iosune, i just found your website and i love it.

      For this recipe Is it OK if i skip the "probiotic supplements"?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        November 03, 2015 at 12:11 pm

        Hi Mia! Thanks a lot 😀 Of course you can! I hope you like it 😉

        Reply
    10. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      September 18, 2015 at 5:54 am

      Coconut yogurt sounds fabulous! Never made anything like it before so I would love to try this recipe.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        September 18, 2015 at 9:50 am

        Hi Thalia! It's absolutely delicious! Hope you like it 😉

        Reply
    11. Kelly says

      September 18, 2015 at 1:07 am

      How much are import taxes for getting products from iherb shipped to Spain? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        September 18, 2015 at 9:49 am

        Hi Kelly! I don't have to pay taxes, just the order and the shipping costs 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply

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