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Chocolate Coconut Water

Mimi Council
This refreshing chocolate coconut water is one you'll want to have in your fridge at all times. The creamy, chocolatey, and coconut flavor hits all the right notes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Makes 8 servings
Calories 162 kcal

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

Tips
  • 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.
  • High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 69mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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