Coconut milk

[Bluestone]

I want to substitute cows milk for coconut milk, but I'm a bit confused as to what I should buy? I'm talking about milk I could have on breakfast cereal, as well as to drink - not to cook with.

Thanks.

[mccfluff]

coconut milk isn't milk. might taste ok on cereal i suppose.....

[Prudie]

(Apart from smacking open a coconut) the tinned stuff is just that I think, pure coconut milk.

[bensmum]

I have started using almond milk and love it. I've used soya milk for years but this is so much nicer. You can get sweetened or unsweetened (which I prefer) and it's really lovely.

[mccfluff]

is very calorific, are you sure its what you want?

[humbersloop]

what are you presently using coconut milk for that you'd want to substitute cows milk?

[Bluestone]

Yeah, I realise I wouldn't be able to use it in all milk situations, but I do eat cereal quite a lot so wondered if it would be ok for that.
I always thought the stuff in tins was for cooking, and would be creamy?

[ummmm]

It's not actually milk.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_milk

[ummmm]

The untouched milk from the coconut is clear. I like the taste but I wouldn't put it on my cereal.

[humbersloop]

right, confused by the op.

tinned stuff is quite thick, you can also buy it in dessicated block form, grate and mix with water to taste

[EcclesCake]

Depending on what type of cereal you have Oatlea (or other oat milk) work quite well.

[Bluestone]

Bensmum, I did think about using Almond milk - but I don't like almonds.

Fluff, oh really? Hmm. Well yes, it is what I need. It's either that or almond milk.

HS, sorry, I don't understand? I don't use it for anything, but I *want* to use it instead of cows milk. Am I making sense? lol :-/

[humbersloop]

not to me I'm afraid

[bensmum]

The milk doesn't taste of almonds Bluestone - it just has a sort of creamy, vaguely nutty taste that goes really well on cereal and in drinks. There are all sorts of alternatives to cows' milk though - think it's a case of trying a few.

[ummmm]

The white creamy stuff couldn't replace milk.

[Bluestone]

Yeah, I get that it isn't actually milk. I'm not going to put it in my tea! lol
I suppose what I'm trying to say is I want to use it as a milk alternative.

Sorry, HS, I know I'm not being very clear, I want to use it on cereal and, as I don't like almonds, this is the only other option (I'm following a specific diet). I've only ever seen coconut milk in tins, which I assumed would be thick and creamy - definitely not what I want. I can't really be cracking open a coconut every morning :-)

EC, my cereal will be substituted for mixed berries and nuts, so It's got to be something that goes with that.

[ummmm]

You can buy the actual milk. Maybe try an Asian shop.

[Bluestone]

Bensmum, ah! Well I will give that a try then. Thanks :-)
Ummmm, no white creamy stuff. It's got to be pure coconut milk. Do you think they sell it in supermarkets, or would I have to go to a specialist store?

[Bluestone]

Perfect! There's loads of those around here. I will try and get some tomorrow.

Thanks all.

[craft1948]

I use Activia pouring yogurt on my cereals.................

[ummmm]

I like it as a drink.