I think I’ve already established that I love dessert. It’s funny how I realize my nightly dessert ritual is somewhat unhealthy, but I refuse to give it up. I must have something after dinner. The day just isn’t complete without that last tiny bit if sweetness to top it off.
Since my little Whole30/Paleo experiment doesn’t condone added sugars, I had to get a little creative with this one. Luckily creativity did not equal complicated.
I’ve sweet whipped coconut cream on some blogs before and always thought it might be a fun change. It is, by the way! It’s also super super easy which is my favorite.
The version I made it pretty straight forward: can of coconut milk (full fatty fat) and a dash of vanilla extract (which I already learned isn’t whole30 approved…ugh). You can get more creative with this though by adding honey, sugar, stevia-whatever sweetener you’d like. Maybe add some cocoa powder? Now I’m gettin’ crazy.
Anyway, here’s how I made my simple version:
Whipped Coconut Cream
- 1 can of coconut milk (full fat)
- dash of vanilla extract
- electric hand mixer or stand mixer (I think mixing by hand would be impossible. You might also pull a muscle you’d have to mix so damn hard).
Place your can of coconut milk in the fridge overnight. When you open it the next day, scoop out the hardened part only and put in your mixing bowl.
Stop scooping when you see this:
You can save that and use it in a smoothie or something.
Next, I added my dash of vanilla and turned the beater on high for probably about 7 minutes.
I read somewhere to stop when it forms peaks. I’m not sure mine “formed peaks”….maybe some hills? Anyway, you should be safe with 7ish minutes of beating on high. Give it a taste too you will know if it’s not the right texture.
I had mine last night with some banana and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
It was delicious. I’m so glad I tried it! That being said, if you do not like the taste of coconut, you probably won’t be a fan. It for sure has a coconut flavor.
I’m excited about this: a great, healthy, Paleo-friendly dessert option. I might actually be able to make it to thirty days after all…
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