talk to me about canned coconut milk benefits

luvmybabyhead · 01-25-2013, 09:42 AM

I put this in my coffee just now and YUMMO! It's rich and creamy and slightly coconutty.

I am in heaven!

Does this have the same benefits as CO? I know some people add it to their coffee but I wasn't a fan of CO in my coffee. However I LOVE the canned coconut milk in my coffee!

I'm wondering what else I should try to do with this little canned miracle.

Arctic_Mama · 01-25-2013, 09:45 AM

I'd do a search through these forums for "coconut milk", that should yield you both information and recipes. It's a great food in a low carb diet.

Gilded Lily · 01-25-2013, 11:00 AM

I just opened a can in response to this thread. How do I store what is left? In the fridge?

luvmybabyhead · 01-25-2013, 11:31 AM

Yes, store it in the fridge in a different container (not the can).

Dottie · 01-25-2013, 11:50 AM

You can freeze it in ice cube trays too

Coconut milk is great

But it doesn't have all the same benefits as straight oil because it's not pure oil.

Gilded Lily · 01-25-2013, 12:02 PM

Thanks for the info! I'm thinking I will freeze some and use it in smoothies.

picklepete · 01-25-2013, 06:43 PM

I cut yogurt with it, or make hot cocoa.

The main benefit is that my coworkers leave it alone. When I used to stock half and half it would steadily vanish.

Dottie · 01-25-2013, 06:50 PM

I like the taste in coffee. For me, 1-2T of coconut milk is all it needs, there's a natural mild sweetness to it

soon · 01-26-2013, 10:15 AM

Pickle Pete that is a great ide to thin out yougurt thanks.

synger · 01-27-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by picklepete

I cut yogurt with it, or make hot cocoa.

The main benefit is that my coworkers leave it alone. When I used to stock half and half it would steadily vanish.

Hmm.. I may need to try this! I have learned to drink my coffee black at work because I can't keep cream in the fridge without it "evaporating", and I don't want to use powdered creamers.

picklepete · 01-27-2013, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synger

Hmm.. I may need to try this! I have learned to drink my coffee black at work because I can't keep cream in the fridge without it "evaporating", and I don't want to use powdered creamers.

Exactly. There's always plenty of Coffeemate, but the ingredient list is almost like a parody of terrible processed food.

GME · 01-27-2013, 10:30 AM

I used to like the flavored coffee creamers, but like Picklepete said, the ingredients are junk. I always used regular cream, but recently figured out dairy is not my friend so I started using coconut creamer.

First I tried the ones that are flavored and made to be creamers. They are ok, but the ingredient lists isn't any better than Coffeemate. I started using plain canned coconut milk, but missed the flavors. Today I opened a can, put in a jar and added plain vanilla extract a liquid stevia. Gave it a good shake & yum. I use the Whole Foods brand and it must have some added stabilizers because it doesn't separate, but I have decided to live with that.

I don't go through more than a can a week, but I think next time I may divide it into smaller jars and try some other flavors. Maybe a chunk of cinnamon stick in one, some cocoa in another........ Any other ideas???.

Dottie · 01-27-2013, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synger

Hmm.. I may need to try this! I have learned to drink my coffee black at work because I can't keep cream in the fridge without it "evaporating", and I don't want to use powdered creamers.

You can find "mini moo's" at walmart, too, and keep them in your purse or desk or wherever!

"Land O Lakes® Mini Moo's® Half & Half

Made with all-natural milk and cream, Land O Lakes®
Mini Moo's® Half & Half creamer singles are a convenient way to enjoy a perfect cup of coffee anywhere. Land O Lakes® Mini Moo's® Half & Half don't require refrigeration so they are ideal at the office or on the go. "

GME · 01-27-2013, 10:33 AM

I read somewhere that there is 1 tbls oil in 3 tbls cream. I also melt a tbls of oil in my coffee and then add the cream. Only to my first cup of the morning though, the rest I drink black. I occasionally make decaf at night and add cream (but no oil) to fill a desert wish.

socaligirl714 · 01-28-2013, 02:38 PM

i made my own lil creameri used a old creamer container added coconut milk, cinnamon and a lil vanilla extract and sugar free caramel davinci... came out so good!

my husband loved the almond joy creamer so he said he wants to try coconut milk with SF chocolate davinci... hes convinced it will be as good as the almond joy creamer

01-25-2013, 09:42 AM	#1
luvmybabyhead Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dixie Posts: 494 Gallery: luvmybabyhead Stats: 342/325/300 (1st goal) WOE: LC/HF Start Date: 12/28/2012	talk to me about canned coconut milk benefits I put this in my coffee just now and YUMMO! It's rich and creamy and slightly coconutty. I am in heaven! Does this have the same benefits as CO? I know some people add it to their coffee but I wasn't a fan of CO in my coffee. However I LOVE the canned coconut milk in my coffee! I'm wondering what else I should try to do with this little canned miracle.

01-27-2013, 10:30 AM	#12
GME Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Coast Posts: 6,594 Gallery: GME Stats: 250/175/175 And again...223/208.4/146 5'7 WOE: Misc. Start Date: April 2000 (the first time)	I used to like the flavored coffee creamers, but like Picklepete said, the ingredients are junk. I always used regular cream, but recently figured out dairy is not my friend so I started using coconut creamer. First I tried the ones that are flavored and made to be creamers. They are ok, but the ingredient lists isn't any better than Coffeemate. I started using plain canned coconut milk, but missed the flavors. Today I opened a can, put in a jar and added plain vanilla extract a liquid stevia. Gave it a good shake & yum. I use the Whole Foods brand and it must have some added stabilizers because it doesn't separate, but I have decided to live with that. I don't go through more than a can a week, but I think next time I may divide it into smaller jars and try some other flavors. Maybe a chunk of cinnamon stick in one, some cocoa in another........ Any other ideas???. __________________ Gina

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01-25-2013, 09:45 AM	#2
Arctic_Mama Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,726 Gallery: Arctic_Mama Stats: 257/163/140 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: R1 12/11, R2 3/12	I'd do a search through these forums for "coconut milk", that should yield you both information and recipes. It's a great food in a low carb diet.

01-25-2013, 11:00 AM	#3
Gilded Lily Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Happy Candy Sweet House Posts: 6,348 Gallery: Gilded Lily	I just opened a can in response to this thread. How do I store what is left? In the fridge?

01-25-2013, 11:31 AM	#4
luvmybabyhead Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dixie Posts: 494 Gallery: luvmybabyhead Stats: 342/325/300 (1st goal) WOE: LC/HF Start Date: 12/28/2012	Yes, store it in the fridge in a different container (not the can).

01-25-2013, 11:50 AM	#5
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,548 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	You can freeze it in ice cube trays too Coconut milk is great But it doesn't have all the same benefits as straight oil because it's not pure oil.

01-25-2013, 12:02 PM	#6
Gilded Lily Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Happy Candy Sweet House Posts: 6,348 Gallery: Gilded Lily	Thanks for the info! I'm thinking I will freeze some and use it in smoothies.

01-25-2013, 06:43 PM	#7
picklepete Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 750 Gallery: picklepete Stats: 265/189/189 WOE: 6hr window + no refined calories	I cut yogurt with it, or make hot cocoa. The main benefit is that my coworkers leave it alone. When I used to stock half and half it would steadily vanish.

01-25-2013, 06:50 PM	#8
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,548 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	I like the taste in coffee. For me, 1-2T of coconut milk is all it needs, there's a natural mild sweetness to it

01-26-2013, 10:15 AM	#9
soon Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 2,251 Gallery: soon Stats: restart 07 WOE: whatever works	Pickle Pete that is a great ide to thin out yougurt thanks.

01-27-2013, 10:33 AM	#14
GME Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Coast Posts: 6,594 Gallery: GME Stats: 250/175/175 And again...223/208.4/146 5'7 WOE: Misc. Start Date: April 2000 (the first time)	I read somewhere that there is 1 tbls oil in 3 tbls cream. I also melt a tbls of oil in my coffee and then add the cream. Only to my first cup of the morning though, the rest I drink black. I occasionally make decaf at night and add cream (but no oil) to fill a desert wish.

01-28-2013, 02:38 PM	#15
socaligirl714 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern CAli Posts: 344 Gallery: socaligirl714 Stats: 310/286/180 Start Date: Restart-06/18/12	i made my own lil creameri used a old creamer container added coconut milk, cinnamon and a lil vanilla extract and sugar free caramel davinci... came out so good! my husband loved the almond joy creamer so he said he wants to try coconut milk with SF chocolate davinci... hes convinced it will be as good as the almond joy creamer