Coconut milk: cost of store vs homemade

[hsingscrapper]

I posted a similar question about almond milk but those who don't drink it may have skipped over it.

 

Do any of you make your own coconut milk? Do you notice any price difference in store bought vs your own?

 

I'm also wondering if the process is the same? Can you use unsweetened coconut flakes instead of fresh coconut?

 

We're currently using about a gallon to a gallon and a half a week of almond milk. I would definitely use the pulp for flour.

[kewb]

I make my own almond and coconut milk. I don't know that it is a cost savings but I prefer ingredient control. The process is the same as almond milk. I use shredded coconut.

 

I also buy coconut and almonds in bulk. It can be a bit hefty in the short term but a cost savings in the long term.

[SarahW]

I've had this page bookmarked forever.

 

If you make coconut flour out of the leftovers, I think the cost savings can be high. You can buy coconut in bulk off of Amazon for cheaper than the store.

 

But mostly you skip BPA and questionable thickeners.

[hsingscrapper]

I've had this page bookmarked forever..

Awesome site! Thank you for sharing! Katy seems very diligent about responding to readers.

 

Do you know if a dehydrator would work as well as the oven for making flour with the pulp?