🥥 Coconut Milk Recipes
Coconut milk is the dairy-free cook's best friend — it adds richness and creaminess to curries, oatmeal, smoothies and desserts without any lactose. Light coconut milk has about 75 calories per 100 ml, while full-fat canned coconut milk has 190 calories. It is naturally vegan, paleo-friendly and adds a subtle tropical flavor that pairs with both sweet and savory dishes.
Recipes with coconut milk
Creamy mango sticky oats with coconut milk and chia seeds — inspired by Thai sticky rice. 330 kcal, vegan-friendly, ready in 10 minutes.
Creamy tropical smoothie bowl with frozen pineapple and coconut cream — 150 kcal, 3 ingredients, piña colada style.
Canned coconut milk vs carton coconut milk
These are two very different products. Canned coconut milk is thick, rich and high in fat — it is made by pressing coconut flesh and contains 150 to 190 calories per 100 ml. Use it for curries, soups, chia puddings and any recipe that needs creaminess. Carton coconut milk (the kind next to almond milk in stores) is mostly water with a small amount of coconut — about 15 to 25 calories per 100 ml. Use it as a regular milk substitute for cereal, smoothies and coffee. For macro tracking, always check which type your recipe calls for because the calorie difference is massive.
Cooking oatmeal and grains with coconut milk
Replacing water or regular milk with coconut milk when cooking oats, rice or quinoa transforms the flavor completely. Use light coconut milk for everyday oatmeal — it adds coconut flavor without too many extra calories. For a special Thai-inspired breakfast like mango sticky oats, use full-fat coconut milk for that rich, creamy texture that mimics traditional mango sticky rice. The same trick works for cooking jasmine rice — replace half the water with coconut milk for coconut rice that pairs perfectly with curries and stir-fries. Always stir more frequently when using coconut milk because the fat content can cause sticking.