Creamy Coconut Hemp Milk

Name: Creamy Coconut Hemp Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup packed unsweetened coconut flakes; 1/4 cup hemp seeds (hulled) ((also known as "hemp hearts")); 2 pitted dates ((or sub maple syrup // omit for less sweet coconut milk)); 1 pinch salt ((optional)); 5-6 cups warm filtered water ((for creamier milk, use lesser amount and for thinner milk, use greater amount))

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Jug of homemade vegan milk next to coconut flakes and hemp seeds

Say hello to my go-to dairy-free milk I’ve been crafting up for my beloved moringa and matcha lattes, granola, baking, and beyond!

It’s made with unsweetened coconut flakes and hemp seeds and sweetened with dates, making it a 3-ingredient recipe that’s made easily in the blender. Let us show you how it’s done!

Tray of coconut flakes, hemp seeds, dates, and salt

This recipe is as easy as blending up coconut flakes, hemp seeds, dates, water, and an optional pinch of sea salt, then straining through a nut milk bag.

And not only is this milk simple to prepare and tastes way better than store-bought, but it’s loaded with nutrients and is more affordable! Read on for the details.

Blender with coconut, hemp seeds, and dates

Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds are the nuts of the Cannabis sativa plant. Unlike the leaves of the plant, the seeds contain only trace amounts of (if any) CBD or THC.

Instead, they’re packed with nutrition and offer a variety of health benefits:

Rich in vitamins and minerals, including B1, B2, B3, B6, folate, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, iron, and potassium. (source)
Excellent source of essential fatty acids (including alpha-linolenic acid, an important anti-inflammatory fat known as “the plant omega-3”). (source)
Contain all of the essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein). (source)
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a moistening laxative and found in a variety of different formulations used to support health. (source)

Pouring Coconut Hemp Milk through a nut milk bag into a bowl

Cost of Homemade vs. Store-Bought

It’s easy to say it’s more affordable, but you want the proof, right?

We did the calculations, and here’s what we found: Homemade is ~3-4 times less expensive than store-bought!

Cost of Homemade

For our homemade calculation, we visited Natural Grocers and determined that the cost of required ingredients was:

1 cup organic coconut flakes = $0.52
1/4 cup hemp seeds = $0.46
2 pitted dates = $0.38

TOTAL = $1.36 for ~6 cups coconut hemp milk = $0.23 per cup

Cost of Store-Bought

The only store-bought brand of coconut hemp milk we have seen is Living Harvest Tempt.

For a 32-ounce carton, the cost was $2.99 = $0.75 per cup

Now, we know that doesn’t factor in the cost of labor and electricity, but the freshness and flavor of homemade are enough to win us over! The greater affordability is just an added perk.

Squeezing coconut hemp pulp through a nut milk bag into a bowl

Coconut flakes and hemp seeds next to a jug of homemade dairy-free milk

We hope you LOVE this dairy-free milk! It’s:

Coconutty
Nutty
Creamy
Smooth
Perfectly sweet
Versatile
Refreshing
& Delicious!

It’s perfect for adding to hot and iced lattes! And it would also be delicious alongside energy bites, brownies, cookies, and more!

More Ways to Enjoy Hemp Seeds

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

Jug and glasses of creamy homemade Coconut Hemp Milk

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 6 (Cups)

Course Beverage

Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan

Freezer Friendly 1 month

Does it keep? 4-5 Days

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

1 cup packed unsweetened coconut flakes
1/4 cup hemp seeds (hulled) (also known as "hemp hearts")
2 pitted dates (or sub maple syrup // omit for less sweet coconut milk)
1 pinch salt (optional)
5-6 cups warm filtered water (for creamier milk, use lesser amount and for thinner milk, use greater amount)

Instructions

Add coconut and hemp seeds to a high-speed blender along with pitted dates and salt (optional). Cover with warm (not hot) water (the lesser amount for creamier milk, the greater amount for thinner milk). Allow to soak covered (with the blender lid on) for 10 minutes to allow the dates and coconut to soften.
Blend on high for 1 minute 30 seconds or until completely smooth and few visible bits of hemp seeds and dates remain.
Strain into a large mixing bowl through a nut milk bag. Squeeze until all that’s left is dry pulp, which can be composted or frozen and added to smoothies (this wouldn’t be ideal for drying or using as “meal” or flour due to its texture).
Perfect for hot or cold lattes, baking, oatmeal, and more, our favorite being a hot or iced moringa or matcha latte! Store in the fridge for 4-5 days. Can freeze up to 1 month, but best when fresh (after freezing, it requires much more shaking as separation is more likely).

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Notes

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients and with 6 cups water and with the “pulp” nutritional content removed.

Nutrition (1 of 6 servings)

Serving: 1 cup Calories: 85 Carbohydrates: 7.9 g Protein: 1.7 g Fat: 5.9 g Saturated Fat: 4 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.32 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.36 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 3 mg Potassium: 132 mg Fiber: 1.8 g Sugar: 5.9 g Vitamin A: 12.29 IU Vitamin C: 0.12 mg Calcium: 9.19 mg Iron: 0.56 mg