Chocolate Coconut Water
If you loved Zico Chocolate Coconut Water then you will love this copycat version. This Chocolate Coconut Water is creamy, light, and refreshing!
If you love chocolate and coconut as much as I do, be sure to check out some of my other favorite recipes like Eggless Coconut Chocolate Chip Biscotti, Coconut Hot Chocolate, Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Coconut Sugar, Coconut Milk Chocolate Chunk Cookies, or Coconut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Recipe Name: Chocolate Coconut Water
- Ready In: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Makes: 8 servings
- Main Ingredients: coconut water, coconut milk, Dutch cocoa, cane sugar
- Flavor Profile: creamy coconut with malty chocolate
- Dietary Info: vegan, gluten free, eggless, no seed oils
- Difficulty: Easy!
- Why You’ll Love It: Zico chocolate coconut water copycat
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Zico Copycat: If you loved Zico Chocolate Coconut Water then you will love this easy recipe to make your own at home!
- Smooth and Creamy: This Chocolate Coconut Water recipe is smooth and incredibly creamy.
- Easy AF: This Chocolate Coconut Water is so easy to make. I use coconut milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and coconut water. I cook this together on the stovetop, very similar to making hot chocolate! Then, chill, and you have your own homemade Chocolate Coconut Water in your fridge at all times.
Ingredients
- Coconut Milk: I use organic coconut milk as it makes this a little creamy. Make sure you are using a coconut milk with stabilizers and not a single ingredient coconut milk. My favorite for this is Vita Coco Organic Coconut Milk (unsweetened).
- Cane Sugar: I use organic cane sugar as it provides a natural sweetness that cuts the cocoa.
- Dutch Cocoa Powder: I use organic Dutch cocoa powder which provides a smooth, rich chocolatey flavor.
- Coconut Water: You can use any coconut water for this recipe. The beauty of this recipe is you can use a coconut water that is less than ideal for drinking. I've made this with many different brands over the years. And while some coconut waters are not as tasty to drink, you can still use one that is less than ideal for this because of the chocolate. So, if you get one you're not a fan of, use it to make this organic coconut water instead!
*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.
Tips for Homemade Chocolate Coconut Water
- Make sure to use a coconut milk that has stabilizers in it. While I usually buy coconut milk specifically without them (such as Jiva Organics) that kind does not work for this recipe because it will solidify small chunks in the fridge that will then never dissolve and it's less than ideal to drink. Any coconut milk in a carton or in the fridge section of the grocery store will be fine, just avoid the cans as these are usually single ingredient.
- Be sure to use an unsweetened coconut milk as we are adding our own sweetener here with organic cane sugar.
- Dutch cocoa powder has a smoother chocolate flavor that is not as bitter as natural, which is why I use this. But, if you prefer natural cocoa, go for it.
- It's best to store this chocolate coconut water in a container with a lid, this way you can shake it up as it will separate a little bit, naturally. I use an old Straus milk jug as it's a perfect size. If you don't have anything this large, you can use mason jars. Just be sure to split up the chocolate coconut water into smaller mason jars when it's warm so everything is cohesive and combined.
How to Make Homemade Chocolate Coconut Water
- In a small saucepan, add the coconut milk, cane sugar, and cocoa powder. Heat until it reaches 140°F and the cocoa and sugar are completely combined.
- Once completely combined, remove from heat.
- Add in the coconut water and stir to combine completely. Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or until cold.
Serving Ideas
I always enjoy this Chocolate Coconut Water with cookies for an after lunch snack. It's my favorite way to drink it. Try with some of my personal favorite cookies like Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies, Eggless Double Chocolate Chip Cookies or Eggless Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies.
Enjoy this as a post workout snack along with Hot Honey Roasted Walnuts or Blueberry Honey Almond Butter Toast.
Enjoy post workout with Blueberry Honey Almond Butter Toast, Lemon Blueberry Protein Cookies With Collagen, or Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Brownies.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, with this easy recipe you can make homemade chocolate coconut water that tastes just like the Zico chocolate coconut water. Simply heat coconut milk, sugar and cocoa, then add in coconut water and chill.
This is best stored in a glass bottle with a lid. This way you can shake it up before enjoying, just like you would with a traditional coconut water.
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Chocolate Coconut Water
Equipment
- Digital Food Scale
- Small Pot
- Whisk
- Drink Thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 cups Vita Coco coconut milk
- 21 grams cane sugar
- 10 grams Dutch cocoa powder
- 16 ounces coconut water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add the coconut milk, cane sugar, and cocoa powder. Heat until it reaches 140°F and the cocoa and sugar are completely combined. Remove from heat.
- Add in the coconut water and stir to combine completely. Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or until cold.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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Notes
- Make sure to use a coconut milk that has stabilizers in it. While I usually buy coconut milk specifically without them (such as Jiva Organics) that kind does not work for this recipe because it will solidify small chunks in the fridge that will then never dissolve and it's less than ideal to drink. Any coconut milk in a carton or in the fridge section of the grocery store will be fine, just avoid the cans as these are usually single ingredient.
- Be sure to use an unsweetened coconut milk as we are adding our own sweetener here with organic cane sugar.
- Dutch cocoa powder has a smoother chocolate flavor that is not as bitter as natural, which is why I use this. But, if you prefer natural cocoa, go for it.
- It's best to store this chocolate coconut water in a container with a lid, this way you can shake it up as it will separate a little bit, naturally. I use an old Straus milk jug as it's a perfect size. If you don't have anything this large, you can use mason jars. Just be sure to split up the chocolate coconut water into smaller mason jars when it's warm so everything is cohesive and combined.
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