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    2 Ingredient Vegan Condensed Milk (Paleo + Gluten Free)

    Last Updated January 9, 2023. Published March 16, 2020 By Charla 28 Comments

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    Two ingredient vegan condensed milk

    Learn how to make this easy plant based friendly condensed milk. This multi purpose one pot sweetener is super easy to prepare using 2 ingredients coconut milk and coconut sugar.

     
    Condensed milk dripping from a spoon

    After submitting my Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge recipe, ya didn't think I'd leave you hanging? huh? No that's not my style, I'm a recipe teaser but one who is true to her word.

    As previously mentioned I would disclose my vegan condensed milk recipe and here is it - smooth, creamy and totally foolproof!!

    There are a lot of recipes floating around the web that call for full fat coconut milk from a can.

    I don't have a problem with using the canned stuff as opposed to my homemade version so long as it isn't ladened with pesky additives and preservatives.

    Coming from a Caribbean background, condensed milk plays a crucial role in our recipes. Anything from desserts, sweet treats to porridge in the mornings.

    As you can imagine finding a vegan substitute for condensed milk is a really big deal for me.

    I scoured the internet looking for a homemade recipe, one that is foolproof and not too complex. My results were 2 types - condensed coconut milk or soy condensed milk.

    I don't really use like the taste of soy milk so that wasn't a option, instead I chose to use coconut milk to make my vegan condensed milk.

    The use of condensed milk

    • Desserts
    • Sweet treats i.e fudge, caramel
    • Porridge
    • Tea or any hot or cold beverages

    Ingredients you will need

    ingredients for vegan condensed milk
    • Full fat coconut milk: Be sure to use 100% full fat, not light, preferably with no extra ingredients i.e additives or preservatives.
    • Coconut sugar: I like to use this sugar because it is low GI and yields a butterscotch flavour.

    How to make vegan Condensed milk

    steps 1-2 boiling milk and adding coconut sugar
    • Start off by pouring the coconut milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Be sure to keep a watchful eye so the milk doesn't burn or bubble over (Picture 1).
    • Once boiled, reduce the heat to low and pour in the coconut palm sugar - whisk thoroughly (Picture 2).
    steps 3-4 thickening the condensed milk
    • Leave the saucepan to simmer for 40-45 minutes - throughout this time, stir the mixture periodically (Picture 3 & 4).
    • Once desired texture is reached, set aside until cool before leaving it to completely chill in the refrigerator. The mixture will thicken more with time and ready to use however you can use immediately

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I have to use organic ingredients?

    No, you don't. While I do understand the pro's of using organic ingredients. This can be quite costly, so regular full fat coconut milk preferably without additional ingredients works well

    Where can you buy vegan style condensed milk?

    Yes, if you don't want to try your hand at the homemade version there are various brands that are sold via Amazon or in health food stores.

    Can you use another type of plant based milk to make this recipe?

    I personally haven't used another milk aside from FULL FAT coconut milk so I don't know if it will hold up.

    Can I use homemade coconut milk instead?

    No. Unfortunately, homemade coconut milk won't suffice simply because it isn't as concentrated as canned full fat. I tried in vain with my homemade coconut milk only to be defeated, believe me the results were humourous.

    How long does the condensed milk last?

    Store in a mason jar and keep refrigerated for up to a week.

    I made the recipe but it did thicken up at all?

    If the coconut milk has lots of additional ingredients it can compromise the texture. Also, the condensed milk won't be extremely thick. it's like a syrup texture, it's somewhat in middle.

    To save the recipe add more sugar and simmer for longer (while checking)

    Notes and tips

    • As the condensed milk is forming the amount of liquid in the pan will reduce by up to half and this is normal.
    • You can use raw cane sugar instead.
    • Depending on what sweetener you use may have an impact on the colour. For example coconut sugar tends to result in a dark hue which is perfectly normal
    • DO NOT leave the pan at any time unattended because the milk may spill over especially during the first few steps.
    condensed milk in a mason jar with a teaspoon

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    milk dripping from teaspoon

    2 Ingredient Vegan Condensed Milk

    This delicious 2 ingredients vegan style condensed milk is made from coconut milk and coconut sugar
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Extras
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 66kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • 1 can of organic coconut milk optional or additive free full fat coconut milk (400ml/14oz)
    • ¼ cup of organic coconut palm sugar organic cane sugar works too

    Instructions

    • Start off by pouring the coconut milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Be sure to keep a watchful eye so the milk doesn't burn or bubble over.
    • Once boiled, reduce the heat to low and pour in the coconut palm sugar - whisk thoroughly.
    • Leave the saucepan to simmer for 40-45 minutes - through out this time, stir the mixture periodically.
    • Around 20 minutes into the simmering the texture of the milk will begin to thicken slightly with a dark hue of brown (see picture above).
    • Once desired texture is reached, set aside until cool before leaving it to completely chill in the refrigerator. The mixture will thicken more with time and ready to use however you can use immediately
    • Lasts for roughly one week

    Notes

    • As the condensed milk is forming the amount of liquid in the pan will reduce by up to half and this is normal.
    • You can use raw cane sugar instead.
    • If you are using liquid sweetener increase the amount to ⅓ cup.
    • Depending on what sweetener you use may have an impact on the colour. For example coconut sugar tends to result in a dark hue which is perfectly normal
    • DO NOT leave the pan at any time unattended because the milk may spill over especially during the first few steps.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 39mg | Sugar: 13g
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    Comments

    1. Lion

      November 12, 2022 at 10:31 am

      Thanks for the great recipe. Tried it worked well. Any advice about storing, I guess fridge is best?

      Reply
      • Charla

        November 13, 2022 at 10:47 am

        Hi there, Great! Yes, please keep it refrigerated for up to a week in a glass jar.

        Reply
    2. Sanaiyah

      December 16, 2021 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      Hi can I use regular white sugar instead of coconut sugar

      Reply
      • Charla

        December 16, 2021 at 10:13 pm

        It should workout just fine.

        Reply
    3. Persiasblossom

      January 13, 2021 at 12:11 am

      If I were to use maple syrup in place of the coconut augar, would I use the same amount?

      Reply
      • Charla

        January 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm

        Good question! I have just updated to recipe post to say you will need to increase the amount to 1/3 cup if using a liquid sweetener.

        Reply
    4. Max

      August 30, 2020 at 3:24 am

      Hi,
      I made it. however it didn’t come out thick and the next day it separated with brown water on the bottom and milk on top. Did you use coconut cream or coconut milk. I use Trader joes Full fat coconut milk but unfortunately it didnt work out.

      Thanks.

      Reply
      • Charla

        August 30, 2020 at 6:48 am

        Hi Max, I used coconut milk has pictured. If it didn't thicken up at some point then yes it will separate. You can salvage the recipe by re-heating it and trying again. How long did you simmer it on the stove top for? Sounds like it needs to simmer for longer.

        Reply
        • Max

          September 07, 2020 at 2:35 am

          I simmered it for 40 mins. I bought another brand of coconut milk. I will try this week and will keep you posted.
          Thank you for your response.

          Reply
          • Leslie

            November 09, 2020 at 3:30 pm

            Hi Max, I have been reading so many negative reviews about Trader Joes coconut milk. Some have said that how they make it has changed. Make sure that when you get the canned FF milk that there are no additives such as Guar gum etc. Check a good Latino market if one is near you if not you can look for Aroy-D coconut milk, Amazon sells it. There is also Savoy Coconut Milk. Good luck.

            Reply
    5. Linda

      May 21, 2019 at 2:49 pm

      I wonder if one could use a mixture of stevia and coconut sugar as the sweeteners to cut down on carbs instead of just coconut sugar?

      Reply
      • Charla

        May 21, 2019 at 2:55 pm

        Yes. that should be able to work. The coconut sugar is used as a diabetic friendly alternative but if you are concerned about carbs a mixture of both should still yield that thick and creamy consistency of condensed milk.

        Reply
    6. Salt valley

      May 08, 2019 at 8:20 am

      Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe.

      Reply
      • Charla

        May 08, 2019 at 11:57 am

        You are welcome

        Reply
    7. Gisela

      October 29, 2016 at 7:22 am

      Definitely want to make this, do you know if is possible to make it on a slowcooker?

      Reply
      • Charla

        October 29, 2016 at 10:23 am

        Thanks Gisela! Unfortunately a slow cooker wouldn't be practical for this recipe.

        Reply
    8. Jackie M

      October 26, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe as well as the porridge recipe! I will try this tonight! Cornmeal porridge is my favorite (grew up consuming it) and like you I was trying to make it more accommodating to my dietary needs--no refined sugar diet and sweeteners that fall in the low glycemic index .

      Reply
      • Charla

        October 26, 2016 at 3:56 pm

        Hi Jackie, it seems that a lot of Caribbean recipes are heavily reliant on condensed milk which results in limitations for those with dietary specific requirements like yourself. My organic condensed coconut milk is a great alternative with a low GI Index too.

        Reply
    9. Olivia

      April 03, 2016 at 8:16 am

      How many ml/cups is one can of coconut milk?

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 03, 2016 at 2:29 pm

        It should be roughly 2 1/2 cups of coconut milk.

        Reply
    10. renee

      April 19, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      Hey girl,

      I made this yesterday evening and although it tastes awesome once put in the fridge it's become grainy is this ok when I put it on a spin it liquidised quite quickly. Mines is also much darker in colour than yours. Do you have any suggestions came across you blog on a whim all I can say is its amazing will be trying many recipes from here. Thank you Renee

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 19, 2015 at 3:54 pm

        Hi Renee, thanks for stopping by. Yes, it's normal for the condensed milk to be darker in appearance.
        Let me know if you need anymore assistance.

        Reply
        • renee

          April 21, 2015 at 7:02 am

          Thank you for your speedy response i just had the issue with it being much darker than yours, the texture is ok when it is at room temp it's just after being in the fridge I want sure what to expect. X

          Reply
          • Charla

            April 21, 2015 at 7:37 am

            You're welcome Renee. No it's definitely normal and I make this often and the colour varies for me too depending on what sweetener I use, so nothing to worry about there.

            Reply
    11. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

      September 14, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      Ooooh, I love it. Definitely trying it.

      Reply
      • Charla

        September 14, 2014 at 8:08 pm

        Thanks, I hope you like it too.

        Reply
    12. Immaculate

      September 12, 2014 at 5:21 pm

      Always wanted to make coconut milk condensed milk. Never knew it is this so easy to make . Thanks Charla

      Reply
      • Charla

        September 12, 2014 at 6:17 pm

        Hey Imma, yes it's like a mystery has been solved - yes simple indeed.

        Reply

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