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• Why You Need My Coconut Yogurt Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Coconut Yogurt
• My Tips & Troubleshooting
• Flavor Variations
• Storage Instructions
• Toppings & Other Uses
• My Tools For This Recipe
• Coconut Yogurt (Easy Recipe) Recipe card
• Gratitude Moment
• Recipe Reviews

Ever since I published my keto yogurt recipe , people have been asking me for a high protein, dairy free yogurt recipe. Well, here it is, and it’s super easy! My coconut yogurt is just as creamy as the regular kind. While I’m using coconut milk instead of dairy milk, the process is nearly the same. I’ll show you how to whip up coconut milk yogurt, as well as some delicious topping ideas and my best tips to ensure it turns out perfectly. Make a batch with me, and you might never go back to store-bought!

Why You Need My Coconut Yogurt Recipe

• Creamy and tangy – My coconut milk yogurt has a thick, creamy texture, the perfect amount of tang, and a light coconut flavor.
• Simple, natural ingredients – You only need 3 of them, and I don’t add any of the sugar or fillers you’d find in store-bought versions.
• Easy to make – The prep only takes me about 20 minutes. The rest is hands-off to incubate and set.
• Dairy-free and gut friendly – If you need to be dairy-free, you get to enjoy yogurt again — and feel good about the live probiotics in it! While I’m not lactose intolerant myself, I really enjoy this dairy-free alternative. It’s gluten-free as well.
• Versatile – You can use this homemade coconut yogurt in the same way as regular. Of course it’s great for breakfast or as a snack , but I also love it as a base for my detox smoothie . Add your favorite toppings for extra flavor and texture (see my ideas below)!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my coconut yogurt recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Coconut Milk – You need thick full-fat canned coconut milk (I like this one made from organic coconuts). Don’t use light varieties, and definitely avoid the liquid coconut milk beverage from the dairy case. This is key!
• Gelatin Powder – This thickens without any fake stabilizers. I prefer grass-fed gelatin , but any unflavored type is fine. Agar agar powder might work for a vegan option, but you’d need a little more (I’d estimate about 2 teaspoons) and it does add carbs.
• Probiotic Capsules – These make the magic happen! They ferment the coconut milk to turn it into yogurt. I usually use these probiotic capsules , but any should work as long as they are fresh. Avoid ones that have added prebiotics or enzymes, as these might prevent fermentation. If you don’t have probiotics, you can use 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt starter culture or store-bought plain coconut yogurt that has live bacteria cultures.

How To Make Coconut Yogurt

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Sterilize your jars. I just run the jars through the dishwasher, but you can also wash with hot, soapy water. Make sure they are completely dry afterward.
2. Heat the coconut milk. Add the cans of full-fat coconut milk to a saucepan , including both the coconut water and cream from the can if they are separated. Heat gently until bubbling at the edges. (Do not boil!) Sprinkle the gelatin over the milk and whisk to incorporate.
3. Let the mixture cool. Pour the yogurt base into the sterilized jars. Allow to cool on the countertop until its internal temperature is between 100-110 degrees F.
4. Add the probiotics. Cut or open a probiotic capsule over each jar and dump the probiotic powder inside. Stir, then cover with a lid.

1. Let it incubate. Place the jars on a sheet pan and place in your oven, with the oven light on (don’t turn on the oven itself!). Leave the door closed for 12-24 hours. The longer you leave them in there, the tangier your coconut milk yogurt will turn out, so choose the time based on how tangy you want it.
2. Refrigerate to set. At this point, the coconut yogurt will still be runny. Give it a stir, then place in the refrigerator overnight to set. Stir again before serving.

My Tips & Troubleshooting

There are a few reasons that your coconut yogurt can turn out runny, and they are easy to avoid:

• Temperature – The most common, but less obvious culprit is that the yogurt base may have been too warm or cold. I use a thermometer to make sure the temperature is between 100 and 110 degrees F when adding the probiotics. That’s warm enough to activate the cultures, but not too hot to kill them. If the temperature is off, the yogurt won’t ferment and set properly.
• Type of coconut milk – I mentioned this above, but it’s so important! You have to use full-fat canned coconut milk, or the recipe won’t work.
• Fresh probiotics – You need live cultures for the yogurt to ferment. If your capsules are old, pick up a fresh bottle.
• Refrigeration time – My coconut milk yogurt recipe needs at least 24 hours in the fridge to thicken. It’s normal for it to be thin and runny before this step.

If you do end up with runny coconut yogurt, it’s still safe to eat. When I had batches like this during my testing, I just added it to smoothies!

Aside from the consistency, check the color and smell . It’s normal for the yogurt to taste tangy, or have a little foam on top before it sets. If it has a gray or pink film, or smells bad, those are signs that it fermented too long and spoiled. I recommend discarding it.

Flavor Variations

You can customize the flavor after your coconut yogurt is set. Try these add-ins:

• Vanilla – Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract, and your favorite sweetener. (I like Besti Powdered for a natural option without the refined sugar.)
• Maple – Stir in a tablespoon of maple syrup, or my personal fave, natural sugar-free maple syrup .
• Chocolate – Stir in a couple tablespoons of cocoa powder. You can adjust the amount depending on how chocolaty you like it.
• Fruit – I like to swirl in strawberry chia jam , but any flavor will work.

Storage Instructions

I store this yogurt in the same glass jars I use to make it , with their lids. So convenient! Keep it in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks.

Toppings & Other Uses

My favorite way to eat coconut yogurt is simply loaded up with toppings, but you can also use it in recipes! Here are some ideas:

• Toppings – My go-to is a bowl with nuts or seeds, unsweetened coconut chips (or toasted vanilla coconut chips from my Easy Keto Cookbook ), and fresh berries (or even dried cranberries ). I have a version like this pictured above. You can also throw in granola for extra crunch, or chocolate chips ( this is my fave sugar-free brand ) for sweetness.
• Smoothies – Sometimes I add it to my banana smoothie , chocolate peanut butter smoothie , spinach smoothie , or even an acai bowl as a probiotic boost.
• Frozen Desserts – For a treat, use coconut yogurt instead of regular in my recipes for yogurt bark or frozen yogurt .

My Tools For This Recipe

• Mason Jars – I like these wide mouth jars for easy pouring and scooping, and they are the perfect size for 2 jars to hold this recipe.
• Thermometer – I love this one because it gives a quick reading in just a few seconds.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 2 13.5-oz cans Full-fat coconut milk (shaken well) ▢
• 1 1/4 tsp Gelatin powder (or 1 1/2 tsp for thicker yogurt) ▢
• 2 Probiotic capsules (active cultures) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Sterilize 2 12-oz or 16-oz jars in the dishwasher or with hot, soapy water. Dry and set aside.
2. Pour the coconut milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes , until bubbles form around the edges. (Time can vary significantly depending on your pan material – mine was a cast iron saucepan like this .) Do not simmer or boil.
3. Sprinkle (don’t dump) the gelatin over the saucepan and whisk until dissolved.
4. Pour the cream mixture into the sterilized jars. Let the jars sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes , until the mixture is below 110 degrees F (43 degrees C), but still above 100 degrees F (37 degrees C). This is critical – a temperature that is too high will kill the probiotic cultures, but one that’s too low won’t activate them.
5. Open or cut one probiotic capsule over each jar and stir in the powder. Cover with lids.
6. To incubate your yogurt, turn on your oven light (not the oven). Place the jars on a sheet pan and place in the oven, with the door closed and light on, for 12-24 hours , depending on how sour you want your yogurt to be. (Alternatively, you can wrap the jars in a warm blanket to keep them warm.)
7. At this point, the coconut yogurt will be liquid. Stir, then refrigerate for 24 hours to set the texture. Stir well again before serving (some lumps are normal, but they will disappear after stirring).

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/2 cup

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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Coconut Yogurt

Gratitude Moment

I haven’t mentioned one of my favorite toppings yet… my natural zero sugar honey ! One of my fave breakfasts is a bowl of yogurt with berries and a drizzle of this honey.

I often make this little compilation with regular Greek yogurt, but it’s also awesome with this coconut yogurt. The regular, cinnamon , and orange flavors are perfect on it, and I’m grateful to have the variety. The spice of life!

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

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The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

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2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
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6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
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8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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Coconut Yogurt (Easy Recipe)

Make your own coconut yogurt with just 3 ingredients! My coconut milk yogurt recipe is rich and creamy, dairy free, and so easy to make.

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/coconut-yogurt/

Ingredients

• 2 13.5-oz cans Full-fat coconut milk (shaken well)
• 1 1/4 tsp Gelatin powder (or 1 1/2 tsp for thicker yogurt)
• 2 Probiotic capsules (active cultures)

Instructions

1. Sterilize 2 12-oz or 16-oz jars in the dishwasher or with hot, soapy water. Dry and set aside.
2. Pour the coconut milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes , until bubbles form around the edges. (Time can vary significantly depending on your pan material - mine was a cast iron saucepan like this .) Do not simmer or boil.
3. Sprinkle (don’t dump) the gelatin over the saucepan and whisk until dissolved.
4. Pour the cream mixture into the sterilized jars. Let the jars sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes , until the mixture is below 110 degrees F (43 degrees C), but still above 100 degrees F (37 degrees C). This is critical - a temperature that is too high will kill the probiotic cultures, but one that’s too low won’t activate them.
5. Open or cut one probiotic capsule over each jar and stir in the powder. Cover with lids.
6. To incubate your yogurt, turn on your oven light (not the oven). Place the jars on a sheet pan and place in the oven, with the door closed and light on, for 12-24 hours , depending on how sour you want your yogurt to be. (Alternatively, you can wrap the jars in a warm blanket to keep them warm.)
7. At this point, the coconut yogurt will be liquid. Stir, then refrigerate for 24 hours to set the texture. Stir well again before serving (some lumps are normal, but they will disappear after stirring).

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/2 cup

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)