You are going to see a lot of new recipes featuring this rich and creamy coconut yogurt.
I just can’t seem to get enough of this tangy, thick, fermented coconut yogurt. It is full of healthy satiating fats and great gut-friendly probiotics, plus it is completely dairy free! I love my raw cow’s milk yogurt but having a second creamy fermented yogurt is a lot of fun to work into new and exciting recipes. It’s also extremely easy to keep a continuous culture going so you will always have coconut yogurt on hand.
Making Coconut Yogurt With Capsule Probiotics
I’ve tried the capsulated probiotic method for making coconut yogurt and never had great success. The yogurt was always runny and never got the effervescence of the store-bought coconut yogurts.
So inevitably I was buying the expensive, tangy, beautiful little glass jars of sparkly cultured coconut yogurt from the health food store.
and then it hit me…
I decided to try using the store-bought coconut yogurt as a starter. I have had great success using store-bought yogurt to culture raw milk so why not coconut milk!
Using and Maintaining a Strong Culture
I chose my favorite brand of coconut yogurt (the one with the greatest fermented fizz) and added 2 tablespoons to 2 cans of organic guar gum-free coconut milk. I mixed it well and let it ferment overnight on the counter with a loosely fitted lid. The next morning I stirred the cultured coconut milk until it was smooth and placed it in the refrigerator where it continued to ferment and thicken. After about 24 hours the yogurt has visible bubbles and had the pleasing effervescence that I was looking for!
I ate that jar of coconut yogurt pretty quickly over the next few days. Before I had eaten it all, I started a new batch the same way I had started the original. The next batch fermented just as well as the first and so did the next few batches after that one. I have no idea how long the continuous starter will last but if it ever fails or wanes in effectiveness I will update you on when and why (if I know).
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Thick Coconut Yogurt
This super culture will be the mother to many batches of thick, creamy, healthy, probiotic coconut yogurt.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (13.5 ounces each) organic coconut milk (guar gum free)
- 2 tablespoons coconut yogurt (either store bought or prevous batch)
Instructions
- Mix the coconut milk and coconut yogurt in a quart-sized jar.
- Add a loose-fitting lid and ferment at room temperature overnight.
- Stir the yogurt well and refrigerate the jar for at least 24 hours.
- Eat the yogurt in smoothies, with fruit, as a topping or dressing, and more.
- Remember to save 2 tablespoons to start your next batch!
Notes
There may be a tiny bit of separation at the bottom of the jar. This is normal and you can use the liquid portion in smoothies or just stir it back in.
Joan
Thursday 19th of June 2025
A sous vide can be used to make yogurt. It will keep it at a constant temperature.
Butter For All
Wednesday 25th of June 2025
Hi Joan! That's a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Joycee
Saturday 17th of May 2025
It would be helpful to know what the temperature of your room is where you fermented the coconut yogurt.
Butter For All
Wednesday 25th of June 2025
Hi Joycee Usually home is between 65 and 80°F. The warmer it is the faster fermentation will happen so it's best if you just keep an eye on your coconut yogurt and taste it periodically until it's fermented to your liking. I hope you have a great success with the recipe!
Alex
Monday 21st of April 2025
Hi Nikki!
Can a yoghurt maker be used instead of countertop fermentation? Would it make much difference?
Thanks!
Butter For All
Sunday 27th of April 2025
Hi Alex,
Yes you can definitely use a yogurt maker you just want to keep the fermentation below 110°.
S
Tuesday 11th of February 2025
Hi! If you want to add a flavor to it, like the old school and sadly discontinued Mangos and Cream from Coconut Cult, do you add the mango puree before fermentation, after, or somewhere in the middle? I looooved the tanginess of the mango Coconut Cult!
Butter For All
Friday 21st of March 2025
Hi S,
Yeah, that was a good flavor! I would probably add the mango puree at the beginning of fermentation, since you like that tanginess, the extra sugar in the mango should really Kickstart some culturing and fermentation.
Kenley
Tuesday 28th of January 2025
How long do you think the yogurt lasts?
Butter For All
Friday 21st of March 2025
Hi Kenley,
Since it's cultured I'd say up to 2 weeks. But always be on the lookout for any signs of contamination or mold.