• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
GKFoodDiary - Homemade Indian Baby Food Recipes
  • Home
  • Baby Food
  • Baby Food Charts
    • 6 Month Baby Food Chart
    • 7 Month Baby Food Chart
    • 8 Months Baby Food Chart
    • 9 Months Baby Food Chart
    • 10 Months Baby Food Chart
    • 11 Months Baby Food Chart
    • 12 - 18 Months Baby Food Chart
  • Baby Food Videos
  • Recipe Index
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Index
  • Baby Food
  • Food Charts
  • Home
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipe Index
    • Baby Food
    • Food Charts
    • Home
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    15 Coconut Milk Recipes for Babies, Toddlers, and Kids | Can I give my Baby Coconut Milk

    last updated: Feb 27, 2023 by Kalyani

    Can I Give My Baby Coconut Milk

    Coconut milk is a nutritious, tasty, and superfood for babies and kids, it's believed as the next best thing to breast milk. Including it regularly in a kid's diet is an excellent way to improve their bone strength and immunity to fight diseases. The miracle liquid has a creamy texture and natural sweetness, which makes it perfect for babies.

    Here are some recipes to include coconut on your kid's menu. Read more about the nutritional benefits of coconut milk, how and when to introduce coconut milk to the baby etc.

    When can I introduce Coconut Milk to my baby?

    Coconut milk can be introduced to babies' diets from 8 months. Giving plain coconut milk to babies is not a good idea. Hence add a few tablespoons of coconut milk to mashed vegetables or porridge to enhance the taste and creaminess. Please keep in mind that breast milk or formula should be primary for babies below one year and not be replaced with coconut milk.

    You can add it to milkshakes, kheer, smoothies, soups, rice, or curry for toddlers and kids.  You can give a full ¼ cup to ½ cup of coconut milk daily for babies and toddlers. Don't give more than mentioned as it keeps the tummy full for a long time; hence, the child cannot eat other foods. Also, note that coconut milk cannot be used as a complete substitute for cow's milk for toddlers and growing kids as its low in calcium and protein.

    How to select and store Coconut Milk for Baby Food

    • Freshly extracted homemade coconut milk is recommended for babies as it has a nice flavor and is naturally sweet, unlike store-bought coconut milk.
    • Use the homemade coconut milk directly or refrigerate it as per your preference. It stays good for four days in the refrigerator.
    • You could opt for organic, unsweetened store-bought canned coconut milk in emergencies. Store in the refrigerator once the can is opened and finished within 4-5 days.

    Nutrients in Coconut Milk

    Here is the nutrition information for 1 cup of coconut milk (100 g)

    Coconut Milk Nutrition

    Source: USDA

    Health Benefits of Coconut Milk for Babies and Toddlers

    • The phosphorus and magnesium content in coconut milk helps to build healthy muscles
    • Keep your baby's skin glowing as its rich in Copper
    • Vitamin C in coconut milk improves immunity in children
    • It helps to relieve constipation due to its electrolytes and healthy fats
    • One cup of coconut milk contains 25% 0f daily iron, which prevents anemia in children.

    Coconut Milk Recipes for Babies Toddlers, and Kids

    Here are some recipes to include nutritious coconut milk in your child's menu.

    Coconut Milk Recipes For Babies and Kids

    1. Homemade Coconut Milk (8 Months+)

    Coconut milk is readily available in the market, but homemade coconut milk is fresh and tastes delicious! Making coconut milk at home is simple, except for the grating part. You can use the coconut milk immediately or refrigerate it as per your preference.Coconut milk collection - Homemade Coconut Milk Recipe

    2. Vegetable Oats Porridge with Coconut Milk (8 Months+)

    Vegetable Oats Porridge is a smooth, quick, one-pot savory porridge for babies and toddlers with vegetables, oats, and coconut milk! This creamy oats porridge is wholesome and filling that it can be given to babies as breakfast or even lunch.

    Coconut milk collection - Vegetable oats porridge for Babies and Toddlers

    3. Rice Moong Dal Kheer With Coconut Milk (8 Months+)

    Easy to make, tasty, healthy dessert recipe for babies and toddlers with coconut milk and homemade rice moong dal cereal. It makes a delicious and filling dessert for small babies, even toddlers. Coconut milk collection - Rice moong dal kheer for babies

    4. Dates Kheer with Coconut Milk (8 Months+)

    Dates kheer is a quick, healthy, no-sugar kheer made with dates, nuts, dry fruits coconut milk. This delicious date kheer recipe is straightforward to make within 15 minutes. It can be served as a quick dessert for babies after introducing dates and coconut milk separately.

    Coconut milk collection - Dates Kheer

    5. Poha Kheer with Coconut Milk (8 Months+)

    Poha kheer is an instant kheer made with poha aka flattened rice, nuts, dry fruits, and coconut milk. It is simple to make with fewer ingredients, and it takes only 15 minutes to prepare this delicious-tasting kheer. It can be served as a dessert or a quick evening snack for babies and toddlers.

    Coconut milk collection - Poha Kheer

    6. Broken Wheat Kheer with Coconut Milk (8 Months +)

    Healthy dessert made with Dalia/ broken wheat/cracked wheat, nuts, and coconut milk! Dalia is a great nutritional food for babies and kids. Hence its recommended to include them in their diet at least once a week. This Dalia kheer tastes so yummy! I am sure your little ones & the whole family will like it!

    Coconut milk collection - Dalia Kheer

    7. Sabudana Porridge with Coconut Milk (8 Months +)

    Energy-boosting porridge recipe made with Sabudana/sago/javvarisi and coconut milk. This Sabudana porridge is a weight-gaining food for babies and growing toddlers!

    Coconut milk collection - Sabudana Porridge Recipe

    8. Mango Apricot Smoothie with Coconut Milk (8 Months +)

    The tasty smoothie recipe is made with mangoes, apricot, and coconut milk! This smoothie is one of the best ways to include apricots in children's diets! Make sure to introduce mango and coconut milk separately before you try this mango apricot smoothie for your baby.

    Coconut milk collection - Mango Smoothie

    9. Banana Kheer With Coconut Milk (8 Months +)

     A delicious dessert made with Kerala long banana /Nenthram pazham, nuts, and coconut milk! Kerala banana is a great healthy food for growing babies and kids that helps in healthy weight gain too. This banana kheer is sure a healthy treat to babies and kids, as it is tasty and delicious.

    Coconut milk collection recipe - Banana Kheer

    10.Fish Curry with Coconut Milk (10 Months+)

    Mildly spiced fish curry with coconut milk apt for babies, toddlers, and kids. This fish curry is easy to make within 30 minutes and goes well with plain rice, Idli, or Dosa.

    Coconut milk collection - Fish Curry with Coconut

    11.Moong Dal Kheer with Coconut Milk (8 Months +)

    Easy and healthy dessert made with moong dal, nuts, coconut milk or milk! Moong dal is an easily digestible & nutritious food for babies and kids. This Kheer tastes so tasty and filling with simple ingredients. This moong dal kheer can be given to babies as a quick dessert.

    Coconut milk collection - Moong Dal Kheer

    12.Coconut Milk Rice (1 Year+)

    Mildly flavored rice with coconut milk, cashews, ghee, and tempering. Coconut milk rice is a tasty and healthy rice variety, which is just apt for kids. You can serve this coconut milk rice with curd or any vegetable curry you choose.

    Coconut milk collection - Coconut Milk Rice Recipe for Toddlers and Kids

    13. Kiwi Banna Smoothie with Coconut Milk (8 Months+)

    Creamy smoothie with kiwi, banana, and coconut milk. Adding Banana and coconut milk to this smoothie helps get a creamy texture and subsides the slight sour & bitter taste of the kiwi fruit. This kiwi banana smoothie makes a healthy breakfast for toddlers and kids!
    Coconut milk collection - kiwi banana smoothie

    14. Vegetables Nuts Pulao with Coconut Milk (1 Year+)

    Easy, a quick, one-pot meal made with vegetables, nuts, coconut milk, and rice in a pressure cooker. Pulao or biryanis are among the best ways to sneak veggies into a fussy eater's diet. Also, it’s apt for the lunch box too. It goes well with plain curd or any raita. These vegetable nuts pulao can be given to babies once the baby starts eating all family foods.

    Coconut milk collection - Vegetables Nuts Pulao Recipe for Toddlers Kids

    15. Vegetable Biryani with Coconut Milk (8 Months+)

    Quick Vegetable biryani prepared with rice, vegetables, and coconut milk! It is effortless and fast to make when you have chopped mixed vegetables in your hand. You can add any vegetable of your choice like carrots, beans, potatoes, cauliflower, peas, and baby corn to make this biryani.

    Coconut milk collection - veg biryani

    Try these delicious coconut milk recipes for babies & kids and add the nutritious liquid to your child's menu!

    You may also like:

    Carrot Moong Dal Soup for Babies and Toddlers
    Carrot Orange Juice Recipe for Toddlers and Kids
    No Sugar Beetroot Dates Halwa for Babies & Toddlers | Baby Food
    Fruits Custard Recipe for Toddlers and Kids
    « Carrot Oats Porridge Recipe for Babies & Toddlers
    How to Make Dates Paste for Baby | Dates Puree | Sweetener for Baby Food »
    logo
    Food Advertisements by

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    logo
    Food Advertisements by

    Connect With Us

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Top Categories

    Can I give my Baby

    Stage 1 Baby Food Recipes(6-8 Months)

    Stage 2 Baby Food Recipes (8-10 Months)

    Stage 3 Baby Food Recipes (10-12 Months)

    logo
    Food Advertisements by

    Footer

    Hey!

    Thanks for visiting my space and taking time to read about me. I am Kalyani and I live in chennai. I was working in IT industry as a software engineer for 7 years. I had to quit my job after my little one arrived and during this time I found my passion! Yes it's cooking and clicking and so this blog! Read More…

    • Home
    • Advertising & Reviews
    • Product Reviews
    • Privacy policy
    • About

    © 2023 GK Food Diary · Hosted & Managed by Host My Blog