This coconut yogurt makes me want to hop a plane back to da island to make papaya boats, run on some lava rocks and take in all the sunsets… too bad I gotta hold down the fort over here in the real world. The good news is, this vegan friendly yogurt is almost as easy as island living – with just two ingredients and a little bit of time, you’re in for quite the treat!
For those of you who don’t have an Instant Pot but are still wanting to try making your own Coconut Yogurt… you can make it happen! Martha over at The Minimalist Baker has a nice breakdown of how you can use a mason jar to get the job done. A couple of things to note that vary from my recipe: she recommends coconut milk with added guar gum (instead of coconut cream), as well as probiotic capsules (instead of probiotic tablets). Since her method is quite different from mine, I would recommend following her lead on that one. You can find the full breakdown by clicking here.
This vegan friendly two-ingredient dish takes just a few minutes of hands-on time (and a little patience to culture) but it’s beyond what you could ever buy in the super market! You can sweeten it to your liking with agave nectar, maple syrup, or whatever your heart desires… It’s absolutely perfect when topped with seasonal fruit, or better yet served in a papaya and topped with toasted macadamia nuts!
Powder your tablet by mincing it with a knife. If you’re using a capsule instead of a tablet, you can simply open the capsule to access the powder.
Add your coconut cream (sometimes chunky depending on how cold it is) to your Instant Pot along along with your powdered probiotics. Whisk to fully blend the two ingredients.
Secure the lid and (set to vent, not seal) use the “NORMAL – YOGURT” setting and set the timer for 12 hours.
After your yogurt has cultured for 12 hours, stir once more and transfer to a sealed container.
Refrigerate until thickened (about 4 hours).
Sweeten however you see fit!
Ingredients
Directions
Powder your tablet by mincing it with a knife. If you’re using a capsule instead of a tablet, you can simply open the capsule to access the powder.
Add your coconut cream (sometimes chunky depending on how cold it is) to your Instant Pot along along with your powdered probiotics. Whisk to fully blend the two ingredients.
Secure the lid and (set to vent, not seal) use the “NORMAL – YOGURT” setting and set the timer for 12 hours.
After your yogurt has cultured for 12 hours, stir once more and transfer to a sealed container.
Refrigerate until thickened (about 4 hours).
Sweeten however you see fit!