8 Coconut Milk Recipes

1. Thai Coconut Curry HummusfromA Spicy Perspective

With a bit of help from coconut milk, limes, and Thai basil, this hummus is way more fresh and flavorful than what you’d get at the supermarket.

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Sarah Bond viaLive Eat Learn

2. Coconut Salted Date CaramelfromLive Eat Learn

Normally, you need butter, cream, and sugar to make caramel. This recipe uses coconut milk to keep it dairy-free and dates to sweeten it up—and tastes like the real deal.

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Ali Ebright viaGimme Some Oven

3. Coconut Whipped CreamfromGimme Some Oven

When you always have a can of coconut milk on hand, you always have an easy way to make whipped cream too.

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4. Cherry Coconut Overnight Oats

The beauty of overnight oats is that they’re infinitely riffable. Next time you’re in the mood to make them, try swapping coconut milk for whatever you normally use—you won’t regret it.

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Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez viaFood Heaven Made Easy

5. Coconut Rice Noodle SoupfromFood Heaven Made Easy

This creamy coconut soup finds a way to be satisfying without any meat at all. The secret is in the beans, which further infuse the broth with a luxurious, silky texture.

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Nik Manning viaLizee Angel

6. Curry Mushrooms and Coconut Grits fromLizee Angel

Classic grits are great, but grits made with coconut milk are just as good and dairy-free to boot. This dish would be nothing without the curry mushrooms, though, which deliver a satisfying spicy kick to complement the rich base below.

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Tanya Harris viaMy Forking Life

7. Jamaican-Inspired Sweet Potato PuddingfromMy Forking Life

Cold or hot, summer or winter, there is no bad time of the year to make this sweet potato pudding. It’s light, airy, and delectable largely thanks to—you guessed it—coconut milk.

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Michelle Blackwood viaHealthier Steps

8. Vegan Pineapple Coconut DonutsfromHealthier Steps

If you’ve ever wished a piña colada could be a donut, this recipe is exactly what you’re looking for. It’s also gluten-free and vegan, and you can make it entirely in the oven—no deep fryer necessary.

Get the recipehere.

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