Keto Condensed Milk

Learn how to make keto friendly condensed milk using only 5 ingredients - xylitol, vegan butter, coconut milk, vanilla extract and xanthan gum.

 

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• Reasons why I love this recipe 
• Ingredients you will need
• The steps
• Notes and tips
• Recipes to use this condensed milk with
• Keto Condensed Milk

If you have been following my website content for a while then you will know that I already have 2 condensed milk recipes. 

I first posted my dairy free condensed milk recipe a few years ago when I started blogging which was made with coconut milk.

From there I then posted another one which was an almond milk based condensed milk

While both recipes were a success they were not sugar free so fast forward to a few years time where I am now going back and refining some of my own along with my families dietary habits.

A few weeks ago I experimented with a sugar free version of condensed milk which came out really good. It was rich, silky with an element of sweetness to it but without the sugar, dairy and carb overload.

Instead of using coconut sugar or raw cane sugar like I always do I used an ingredient called Xylitol.

Xylitol isn't regular white table sugar infact it is a natural sugar alcohol which is found in plants, fruit, vegtables and even the human body.

It is widely used as a sugar substitute and it is often marketed as "low sugar" or "sugar free".

You will see it in a lot of sugary treats like candy or oral care although the taste is somewhat akin to sugar it is not (source).

This condensed milk ticks all the right boxes, if you are looking for a vegan friendly sweetener that isn't loaded with calories or spikes your blood sugar levels then you are in the right place.

This is my 5 ingredient go to homemade condensed milk that not only resembles condensed milk but it tastes almost the same.

A true recipe game changer for anyone following a keto, plant based or sugar free diet.

Reasons why I love this recipe 

• It's made with only 5 ingredients
• It's sugar free
• Keto and vegan friendly
• It's versatile - use it in your baked goods, drinks or porridge!
• Its ready in under an hour

Ingredients you will need

• Coconut milk - If possible try to get full fat coconut or coconut milk with very few additional ingredient. High fat content is important for thick condensed milk.
• Xanthan gum - This is crucial for binding all of the ingredients together (Do skip this ingredient).
• Xylitol - I like to use this as much sugar free alternative although you can use another type if you want to.
• Vegan butter - I use vitalite (unsalted) butter for richness and flavour.
• Vanilla extract - This helps to mask that after taste.

The steps

• In a medium sized saucepan, add the coconut milk, xylitol, vegan butter and xanthan gum.
• Whisk everything together (don't worry if the xanthan gum doesn't immediately dissolve, it will dissolve as you make the condensed milk).
• Bring the mixture to the boil, while stirring.
• Once boiled reduce the heat to low.

• Simmer for 30-40 minutes stirring throughout the given time until the mixture starts to thicken. Keep a watchful eye for when the mixture starts to become thicker, it won't be extremely thick so don't be alarmed, it will completely thicken up once it is completely cool.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and leave to completely cool down.
• Once cool transfer to a mason jar and refrigerate (for best results leave for several hours or overnight before using it).

Notes and tips

•  Make sure to stir the condensed milk throughout the cooking process so it doesn't scorch.
• The condensed milk is freezer friendly, store in a freezer friendly container, I usually freeze mine (for a few days) and thaw it out on the countertop overnight.
• You can use erythritol or allulose as an alternative sweetener.
• Keep the condensed milk refrigerated (I have only tested it for 5 days) at all times and stored in a mason jar.
• Keep in mind the condensed milk will thicken as it cools down, don't be alarmed if it is liquidy after the given time.
• If you condensed milk isn't thick after allowing it to cool overnight and refrigerate it, you can remedy this by putting it in a saucepan and mixing in ⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum simmer for 15 minutes before removing the pan from the heat and leaving to cool down.
• Don't skip the xanthan gum, it might seem like a small amount but this is a very crucial ingredient for thickening the condensed milk.
• Most sugar free alternatives do have an after taste however, this is subjective to switch sugar free alterative that you choose to use.

Recipes to use this condensed milk with

• Ponche De Creme (Punch Ah Creme)(Vegan)
• Jamaican Beetroot Punch (Vegan Style)
• Sago Porridge (Vegan, Gluten Free)
• Caribbean Peanut Punch
• Roasted Almond Porridge (Jamaican Inspired)
• Peanut Butter Fudge with Condensed Milk (Vegan)
• Jamaican Peanut Porridge (Vegan and Gluten Free)
• Green Banana Porridge (Vegan Style)

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