45 Coconut Milk Recipes

These coconut milk recipes make a dairy-free lifestyle so deliciously easy. Soups, entrees (with meat and without), sides, drinks, and desserts – we’ve brought together a little bit of everything, savory and sweet.

Why We Love Coconut Milk

Coconut milk might be our favorite non-dairy milk alternative. It makes everything rich and creamy, and it’s impressively versatile – as you’ll see from all the savory and sweet recipes in this list! And, I promise, it really doesn’t make everything taste like coconut.

It’s thought to have several health benefits. Some studies show it potentially aids in weight loss (when incorporated into a well-balanced diet, of course). Others indicate it can boost the immune system, thanks to its lauric acid.

Coconut milk is really very simple. It’s made from grating the white flesh of a coconut, then squeezing the flesh through a cheesecloth. The liquid that comes out is the coconut milk!

Interested in making your own coconut milk? Check out this How to Make Coconut Milk recipe from Minimalist Baker.

Soups Using Coconut Milk

1. Instant Pot Chicken and “Rice” Soup (Whole30, Low Carb)

2. Crockpot Zuppa Toscana (Whole30)

3. Best Ever Tom Kha Gai Soup (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)

4. Whole30 Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla-Less Soup (Paleo)

5. Healthy Zuppa Toscana (Whole30, Paleo, Dairy Free)

6. Vegan Coconut Tomato Lentil Soup from Ambitious Kitchen

Coconut Milk Recipes Without Meat

7. Coconut Rice

8. Quick Creamy Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry

9. Best Vegan Queso (Ever)

10. Whole30 Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs (Paleo, Vegan Option)

11. Sweet Potato Casserole from our sister site, Easy Healthy Recipes

12. Sweet Potato Zoodle Bowls with Golden Turmeric Coconut Milk Sauce from Ambitious Kitchen

13. Coconut Creamed Corn from EatingWell

14. Thai Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce from Cupful of Kale

15. Herbed Coconut Milk Potatoes Au Gratin from The Roasted Root

16. Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

17. Thai Red Curry with Vegetables from Cookie + Kate

Coconut Milk Recipes With Meat

18. Whole30 Beef Stroganoff

19. Healthy Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Artichokes (Whole30, Paleo)

20. Easy Salisbury Steak (Whole30, Paleo, Low Carb)

21. Coconut Curry Turmeric Chicken (Whole30, Anti Inflammatory)

22. Coconut Milk Chicken with Cilantro Lime from Little Broken

23. Creamy Coconut Milk Chicken from Diethood

24. Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk, Tomatoes and Cilantro from Skinny Taste

25. Thai Coconut Curry With Shrimp from Foodie Crush

26. Coconut Lime Chicken from A Saucy Kitchen

27. Coconut Milk Baked Chicken from She Wears Many Hats

28. Coconut Curry Salmon from Pinch of Yum

29. Thai Coconut Beef from Taste of Home

30. Gising-Gising (Pork Simmered in Coconut Milk and Shrimp Paste) from The Kitchn

Dessert Recipes

31. Vegan Pumpkin Pie

32. Best Chocolate Paleo Cupcakes Ever with Dark Chocolate Frosting (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

33. Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake with Whipped Coconut Cream

34. Samoas Cookies Ice Cream Recipe (Vegan, Paleo)

35. Mermaid Popsicles

36. Healthy Mint Shake

37. Vegan Creme Brulee from our sister site, Easy Healthy Recipes

38. Coconut Chia Pudding from Well Plated by Erin

39. Pumpkin Parfaits with Coconut Whipped Cream from Well Plated by Erin

40. Coconut Cake Donuts with Coconut Milk Glaze from The Little Epicurean

Drink Recipes

41. Miracle Maca Latte Recipe (Maca Powder, Vegan, Paleo)

42. Whole30 Pumpkin Spice Creamer (Vegan, Unsweetened)

43. Healthy Pink Drink Strawberry Refresher (Whole30, Unsweetened, Caffeine-Free, Vegan)

44. Iced Golden Milk Latte (Paleo, Vegan) (use coconut milk from a carton)

45. Iced Dirty Chai (Vegan, Paleo, Sugar Free)

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