A few months ago now I mentioned that I was making a much stronger attempt at avoiding dairy and eggs and choosing to eat mostly vegan (minus the fact that I eat some lean meat) because of some really severe food sensitivities. But I have some pretty strong non negotiables on my food list that needed to get squared away before I could make a lasting change - things like my insane love of baking and eating sweets and treats. I have to admit that I have been so pleasantly surprised at some of the amazing alternatives I have found when forced to look. Coconut milk topping the list for sure.
First of all if you are considering going dairy/egg free you must know about So Delicious - their coconut products especially the ice cream and the creamer will in fact change your life. It is SO GOOD and so readily available at almost all major grocery stores!! Another fun thing I have discovered about coconut milk is how easy it is to make whipped cream. All you need is a can of full fat coconut milk that has been stored in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
After you have refrigerated the can and it is good and cold it will seperate naturally so don't shake it but instead crack it open and scoop off the top thick part of the milk and leave the water at the bottom for another use. Plop the thick stuff in a bowl and then get creative.
I have been adding about 1teaspoon of vanilla and a few tablespoons of powdered sugar and sometimes a dash of cinnamon. My friend Kim created her favorite using vanilla, cinnamon, honey and some orange zest which sounds a-mazing and it is on my list to try. I might also give amaretto a try because I am a huge almond lover. It's really super easy to experiment here and seriously the skies the limit. After you have added in all of your extras give it a good whirl with a wisk and you will be amazed and how soft and fluffy it gets. My favorite way to partake is a big blob on top of coffee or a vegan brownie but it's good right out of the bowl.
I think this must be one of the best kept secrets of vegans it is a must try even if you aren't avoiding dairy it is so light and easy - make it you will love it!
Happy Monday friends I will be back soon with more fun stuff to share but I couldn't help but pop in with this simple idea this evening hope you had a wonderful day!
Oh love it! I love the idea of using coconut milk! Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks for sharing this! I've been off of dairy since January because it makes me feel so sick. I think I might love So Delicious coconut water ice cream more than real ice cream. And now I can have whipped cream again, too! Thanks again :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, that sounds {and looks} so yummy.
ReplyDeleteI love it! My son was on a very strict no dairy/gluten free diet for a long time and I LOVED using SoDelicious brand. I made coconut whip cream once, but now I want to try it the way you did!
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ReplyDeleteSo you don't have to put it in your whip creamer? For some reason that's what I thought you've been doing.
ReplyDeleteJust use coconut milk today in my rice cooker and in a paleo "no" peanut sauce which was simple and delicious...I'll have to give you the recipe, it's definitely crave worthy as I'm sure this whipped cream is!
ooh Jenny do share please that sounds amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteCoconut Bliss is also a very yummy vegan ice cream to try. The company is local to the pacific NW (in oregon). I love their ice cream! I also love whipped cream out of coconut milk. Its really good with strawberries :)
ReplyDeleteAnna - I was just looking at coconut bliss this evening at central market and thought I should try it - I didn't realize they were in Oregon..I am adding it to the shopping list, thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this post! I am trying to go dairy free after seeing the film "Forks over Knives." Cheese is a passion of mine....are there any good alternatives out there for cheese that you are aware of?
ReplyDeletecheese is definitely one of the hardest to replace I haven't found anything incredible - nutritional yeast is used a lot is sauces - my SIL Jenny made a yummy "cheese sauce" with it but as far as a yummy piece of cheese with your wine and fruit I am still looking. I will let you know if I find anything and you let me know too :)
ReplyDeletewholly yummo bumbo! This sounds so good.
ReplyDeleteWow! I have never heard of whipping coconut milk...though I don't eat dairy and love coconut products! Love your blog, btw...just found it through my friend Mrs. Ink.
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