These vegan coconut milk recipes are easy to follow, versatile, and so incredibly tasty. Coconut milk provides creaminess and a slightly sweet taste, and is a useful and versatile ingredient, especially in plant based cooking.
These easy coconut milk recipes are sure to be helpful if you’re into dairy-free cooking and baking like I am. If all you have on hand is a can of coconut milk and a handful of other ingredients, you can easily find a delicious and satisfying recipe to make.
Coconut milk is a very useful ingredient in vegan cooking and baking! Inside a can of coconut milk, the thick, almost solid cream rises above a thin liquid. This is the fat separating from the water. In many recipes using coconut milk, the whole can is added, like in coconut curry.
In baking, some recipes will call for only the thick cream to be used. That’s because it’s so thick, it almost resembles whipping cream.
Coconut milk is much thicker than regular plant milk and provides an unbeatable creaminess. It has a slightly sweet and subtle coconut taste that works well in both sweet and savoury dishes.
Coconut milk works incredibly well in spicy dishes, like soups or curry. It mellows spice, makes the dish creamy, and adds a hint of sweetness, like in the Thai coconut curry soup below.
Coconut curry is my favourite dish to make, and one of the best ways to use coconut milk. The creaminess balances the spices and provides a smooth richness. Try tofu curry or chickpea curry.
Why you’ll love these coconut milk recipes
Coconut milk provides an incredibly creamy texture that is unmatched by other plant milks.
They’re approachable and easy to follow. Many of these recipes are one-pot and simple to make.
Versatility. Coconut milk works in both sweet desserts and savoury dishes.
Coconut Milk Dessert Recipes
These dessert recipes are the very best of creamy vegan desserts. Coconut milk provides an unbeatable creaminess and a subtle coconut flavoured sweetness. Try creamy ice cream or a coconut shake for a frozen treat. If you love chocolate and coconut, you’ll love chocolate hazelnut tarts or chocolate fudge.
Vegan Fluffernutter Ice Cream
This vegan fluffernutter ice cream is the perfect treat for summertime! Incredibly creamy coconut milk ice cream with vegan marshmallows and peanut butter swirls.
This Chinese coconut peanut mochi is made with only 5 ingredients. A soft sticky exterior filled with a sweet crumbly peanut filling and coated in coconut.
This vegan vanilla ice cream is made with a homemade non-dairy custard base, coconut milk, and vegan condensed milk. This frozen treat is incredibly creamy and delicious.
This vegan Basque cheesecake is made with silken tofu and full-fat coconut milk for a smooth and custardy texture. This vegan cheesecake is super easy to make and ready in an hour.
Vegan tres leches cake is light, fluffy, and super easy to make. The cake is soaked in three dairy-free milks, including coconut milk, yielding the ultimate moist texture.
These vegan chocolate truffles are so rich, sweet, and melt in your mouth. Made with coconut milk, the ganache is rolled into balls and coated in cocoa.
These coconut milk breakfast recipes are nutritious, easy to make, and great for making ahead of time. Full-fat coconut milk provides a rich creaminess that other plant milks don’t, making overnight oats and chia pudding extra satisfying.
Coconut Milk Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are an easy breakfast that'll save you time in the morning. Made with creamy coconut milk, oats, chia seeds, and natural sweeteners, this quick breakfast is creamy and healthy.
This peaches and cream chia pudding is made with coconut milk for an incredibly creamy texture. This chia pudding is an easy and refreshing breakfast, ready in just 5 minutes.
Start your day with this refreshing mango smoothie bowl, full of tropical flavours and fresh ingredients. This smoothie bowl is so creamy, sweet, and filling.
These comforting pasta recipes are made with full-fat coconut milk, yielding deliciously creamy sauces. Try spicy coconut noodles or Cajun pasta sauce, where the coconut milk balances the spice perfectly.
Spicy Coconut Noodles
These quick spicy coconut noodles are ready in less than 20 minutes, making them a great vegan dinner. The spice is perfectly balanced with creamy coconut milk.
This easy vegan alfredo sauce is made with coconut milk and is super comforting and flavourful. This creamy alfredo needs only 5 ingredients and is ready in a snap!
These soups made with coconut milk are perfect for warming up on a chilly day. Coconut milk not only provides creaminess, but it also balances all the flavours. Make white lasagna soup or tomato gnocchi soup for a comforting dinner.
Coconut Curry Noodle Soup with Tofu
This Thai-inspired coconut curry noodle soup is creamy and full of flavour. Rice noodles, tofu, and vegetables served in a creamy red curry paste and coconut milk broth.
This easy 4 ingredients butternut squash soup is made with coconut milk for a creamy and satisfying texture. This comforting soup is so easy to make and is best served with fresh herbs and warm bread.
Thai takeout made at home! This coconut curry soup is loaded with fresh vegetables in a creamy coconut curry broth. Made with just 6 ingredients, this soup is simple yet incredibly satisfying.
This comforting curry carrot lentil soup is satisfying and delicious! Lentils and carrots paired with a warm coconut curry broth. This simple soup is perfect for an easy dinner!
Thai red curry soup is always a favourite! Made with fresh vegetables, red curry paste, coconut milk, and vermicelli noodles. The spice level is customizable, so everyone can enjoy a bowl!
This creamy vegan cream of mushroom soup is so easy to make and ready in 30 minutes. It's loaded with cremini mushrooms and has a super creamy texture.
This creamy carrot and parsnip soup is made with roasted root vegetables, cannellini beans, and spicy harissa paste pureed into a creamy soup with the help of coconut milk.
Coconut milk is commonly used in curries as it adds creaminess and a slight sweetness, which can reduce the sharpness of spice while keeping the flavour. These vegan curry recipes are full of bold spices and are easy to make. Curry is an incredibly comforting dish, especially with rice and naan. Try chickpea curry, Thai-inspired green curry, or tofu katsu curry.
Creamy Tofu Satay Curry
This tofu satay curry is better than takeout and is ready in just 20 minutes. This Indonesian inspired dish is made with tofu puffs in a curry sauce made with peanut butter and warm spices.
This easy mango chutney curry is full of flavour and perfect for a take out at home style meal. Firm tofu is cooked in a creamy coconut milk and mango chutney sauce, and is ready in 30 minutes.
This vegan coconut chickpea curry is a quick and easy one-pot meal. It's hearty, flavourful, and ready in just 30 minutes for a delicious meatless meal.
This simple vegan green curry tofu is the perfect Thai inspired meal for any day of the week. Fresh vegetables and tofu in a rich coconut milk and green curry paste sauce.
These coconut milk drinks are easy to make and perfectly creamy. Coconut milk is great in cold or hot drinks, adding creaminess and a subtle sweet flavour. Coconut milk can be used in creamy drinks like coffee or hot chocolate.
Coconut Milk Coffee
Coconut Milk Coffee is a delicious and creamy beverage made with just 3 ingredients and 10 minutes. Serve hot or cold!
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Erika Piper
Hey there, I’m Erika. I’ve been meat-free for over a decade. I’m here to provide delicious and affordable plant-based recipes for anyone interested. Whether you’re a seasoned plant-based eater or just curious about trying it out, I’m here to support you with my easy and accessible recipes.
