Curious about using coconut milk? Any success stories??
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I've heard it will not get as thick and may take longer to thicken but they do give a book with some tips. My biggest concern over this yogurt maker is I had to make it every day because it really doesn't make enough for my family. But for one person it would last a couple of a days.
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Haven't tried coconut milk yet. I understand that it is hard to get it thick without adding some sort of thickener. I did try goat's milk and it turned out rather thin. Not sure if I didn't let it go long enough or too long. The goat's milk was also really tart. I'm like you I would like to try some coconut milk. I make coconut milk kefir a lot. It's really good.
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Kimberli, i haven't tried coconut milk with the Dash but that is an excellent idea. I plan to try it with Lactaid whole milk soon. I think yogurt works best with fresh whole milk but so many people use low fat that i recommend a little longer set time and the use of Yogourmet powders than using fresh yogurt starter but sometimes I use both. Making sure you follow directions on temperatures is important. I use a candy type thermometer and have best results when I follow Dash's instructions on temps and timing. I would be interested to know if you have success with coconut and/or almond milks too. Kimberli, i haven't tried coconut milk with the Dash but that is an excellent idea. I plan to try it with Lactaid whole milk soon. I think yogurt works best with fresh whole milk but so many people use low fat that i recommend a little longer set time and the use of Yogourmet powders than using fresh yogurt starter but sometimes I use both. Making sure you follow directions on temperatures is important. I use a candy type thermometer and have best results when I follow Dash's instructions on temps and timing. I would be interested to know if you have success with coconut and/or almond milks... » Read More Kimberli, i haven't tried coconut milk with the Dash but that is an excellent idea. I plan to try it with Lactaid whole milk soon. I think yogurt works best with fresh whole milk but so many people use low fat that i recommend a little longer set time and the use of Yogourmet powders than using fresh yogurt starter but sometimes I use both. Making sure you follow directions on temperatures is important. I use a candy type thermometer and have best results when I follow Dash's instructions on temps and timing. I would be interested to know if you have success with coconut and/or almond milks too. « Show Less
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My cousin uses the blender shaker bottle and almond milk. You have to give it a little shake before each sip. It's truly a preference to almond or coconut milk. I am actually thinking about getting chocolate almond milk to make the drink extra good!
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I use coconut milk and sometimes I use almond milk. Either one is great. I haven't used rice milk, but I'm sure that would be fine. I usually add frozen (organic) strawberries and blueberries to it as well and blend. Makes a great smoothy without having to add any ice or extra sugar.
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Anyone have basic non dairy milk recipe's work with this machine? I would love to try coconut milk in a can, premade cashew milk or almond milk, a probiotic capsule and that's it. I have had it work in the oven with light on, incubating for 24 hours, but can't get it to work in this machine.
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I trained mine by slowly switching from cows milk to coconut milk until I was only using coconut milk and my kefir is very happy. Note: The coconut milk I am using is Thai Kitchen unsweetened coconut milk and it has no preservatives. I contains premium first pressing coconut milk, water and guar gum.
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Has anyone tried using soy milk in any of the recipes? Do you think it will turn out runny like the lactose milk? What do you think about using soy creamer?
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Yes, I have made yogurt using (canned culinary) coconut milk with great results using the instructions for regular milk. I add agar agar as a thickener. Enjoy!
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I tried almond milk for my first batch, and it didn't work at all. Maybe operator error, but I thought I followed all instructions. I've also not seen almond milk mentioned in the various makers' list of what milks are workable.Jim Heckman
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It works great for apples and everything else I have put in there. I have never tried coconut, but that's a good idea. I will have to try it!
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I have before, but found it wasn't as filling as milk. I actually use almond milk- which makes it a thicker consistency without using ice in a blender like they suggest.
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I have never used the unflavored and mostly use the vanilla. I think the fruit you use will influence the taste and be delicious. I use coconut milk. I use it from the can and dilute it with an added can of water. That will make about 4 cups or 4 servings and it's straight coconut milk.
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Yes it can, however, coconut absorbs a lot of moisture so you may need to add more liquid. I would start off using a small amount of coconut ( perhaps a table spoon at a time) to see how you like it.
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I have tried it with coconut and soy milk and it curdled both times. I always had success with soy milk and Euro Cuisine starter, so I am not sure how they might be different. I used pectin as a thickener these two times, so I'm not sure if that caused a problem.
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You can use the grains with coconut milk as long as you transfer them back to cow's or goat's milk after a few batches. I believe the best coconut milk to use is the one in a can since it is less processed. You can use any cow's milk. Thickness and consistency is not that great if you use non-fat. Also, Organic does not work very well unless you can find the one that is not too ultra pasteurized. When you transition to other milk, it does take time for the grains to get used to the new environment. Hope this helps.
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Yes. I do it all the time. Two things to keep in mind: 1. It takes a lot longer for the coconut milk to ferment than regular milk -- about 30 hours for me. 2. The grains need to be "revitalised about every third fermenting. I usually make two 1-pint batches of coconut kefir, then a batch of goat milk kefir. If I store the grains in the fridge, I store them in goat milk.
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Yes, you can cook with this coconut milk. And you can add it to coffee (stir it up first). Since you won't use a whole can of coconut milk in a single cup of coffee, remember to transfer the remaining coconut milk into another container, such as a glass jar with a lid, and store in the refrigerator. Storing foods in opened cans (even when covered with plastic wrap, or whatever) affects flavor.
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Yes! I have made it many times. Use large shred coconut, & unsweetened. I buy it in bulk. I fill a large (6 cup canning jar) jar half full with lightly packed with coconut, and up to the 6 cup line with water. let soak over night. then in the morning I pour the mix into the machine, make sure the water is to the fill line, and run the soaked bean setting. and then strain with the provided strainer. you can sweeten if you like , add vanilla, or what ever you want. I use the coconut, or almond meal for cooking and baking after. Also, you can experiment with combos of coconut and other nuts. And the amount of nuts or coconut you use is up to you. I have had lots of success with it just playing around with raw versions, or using almond extract. Its a really great kitchen tool over all. My oldest son cant drink dairy, and the amount of money I have saved on making my own milks has more than payed for this machine. We have not made soup with it like they say you can , but I am sure that would be easy to do. Hope that helps!