Whole30 + Keto Coconut Whipped Cream
How to make whole30 + keto no sugar added coconut whipped cream from a can of coconut milk. Recipe video! A quick & healthy sweet treat for desserts or fruit. Delicious dairy free whipped topping! Paleo, low carb, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, clean eating, real food.
This is my absolute FAVORITE healthy sweet treat!
I make it all the time, and know you’re going to fall in love with it too.
Ingredients in Paleo + Whole30 Coconut Whipped Cream
It’s just 1 ingredient. Coconut cream. Whip it up with a hand mixer or stand mixer (or heck, even a fork and a bowl if you’re feeling lazy!), and it gets fluffy like a cloud and tastes just like whipped cream. Since it’s made with just coconut milk it’s paleo, whole30, keto, sugar free and vegan.
The coconut milk is plenty sweet enough for me. Especially since I serve it with fruit that adds its own natural sweetness. If you want it even sweeter, you can add a bit of maple syrup or honey, but it will no longer be whole30 + keto.
Best Coconut Milk to Make Coconut Whipped Cream
There is only 1 coconut milk that I recommend getting: Whole30 Foods 365 Organic Coconut Milk. It’s the only coconut milk that works every single time. This isn’t sponsored in any way, just sharing what works best for me!
Sadly, Trader Joe’s, Thai Kitchen and Native Forest do not work well to make coconut whipped cream. Save those brands to use in sauces, soups or smoothies.
Coconut Whipped Cream Without Chilling The Can
For the best results, chill the coconut cream in the fridge for a few hours, or preferably overnight. This encourages the coconut cream to separate from the coconut water. After opening the can, carefully scoop out all of the hardened coconut cream that rose to the top. You can save the coconut water for smoothies, or just to drink straight!
If you need to have coconut whipped cream now, and didn’t chill the coconut milk, it still works pretty good! Doesn’t get as light and fluffy, but tastes delicious! I just scoop it into a bowl and whip it with a fork quickly. Great when I’m making a treat just for me!
Watch How To Make Paleo + Whole30 Coconut Whipped Cream Recipe Video
Coconut Whipped Cream (Paleo, Vegan)
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 5
Ingredients
- (1) 13.5-ounce can coconut milk or coconut cream, chilled in the fridge overnight
- (Sprouts brand Coconut Cream + Whole Foods 365 Organic Coconut Milk (full fat, not light) are the best kind to use for this!)
Instructions
Fancy Version
- Remove the thick and hardened coconut cream from the can and transfer to your mixing bowl, leaving any excess moisture/coconut water in the can. If your can of coconut cream did not harden up, unfortunately you got a dud can of coconut cream and it won’t whip into soft peaks. Use this can for cooking or baking instead, and try another can.
- Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat on medium high for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy and soft peaks form. Scrape down the bowl. If adding sweetener, add now and continue beating until mixed. I usually don’t add sweetener, since the coconut cream has its own natural sweetness. But if you like it sweeter, feel free to add it.
- Serve and enjoy! Leftovers will keep for 5 days refrigerated in an airtight container.
Lazy Version
- Scoop the cold (or even room temperature) coconut cream into a small bowl, leaving any excess moisture/coconut water in the can. Whip it up with a fork for a few seconds until fluffy. It won’t be as stiff and pretty, but this takes less than a minute and you don’t have to bust out your stand mixer or hand mixer!
Serving
You can serve the whipped coconut cream immediately, or transfer to an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. It will harden up in the fridge. Just whisk for a few seconds before serving again.
Notes
If you like it sweeter, you can add some monk fruit for keto (no sweetener for whole30!). Or if you’re not following keto or whole30, use maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, or even white sugar. About 1 tablespoon.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
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99 Comments on “Whole30 + Keto Coconut Whipped Cream”
Just checked my pantry and only have a can of “lite” coconut cream. ) : Would that still work once it’s chilled for many hours?
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Unfortunately the light coconut cream will not work Karol. You need the fat to add body to the whipped cream. The light coconut cream will make a very light, runny cream. I would recommend waiting until you could get full fat. Maybe you could order it online?
I sure hope you like it when you make it!
can I add erythritol or agave syrup for sweetener instead of maple syrup to kept it keto?
Hi Mim – If you use maple syrup the recipe is no longer Keto. If you want to sweeten the cream and keep it Keto you can add monk fruit or Splenda.
I have tried this twice with Trader Joe’s Coconut Cream and have not had any success. The consistency is like solid cream cheese. Help…. what am I doing wrong?
Hi Gayle! Trader Joe’s recently revamped their coconut cream, and it doesn’t work at all for the coconut whipped cream anymore (but I do love it for sauces!). The best canned coconut cream I’ve found now is Whole Foods 365 coconut cream!
Hi there! Would you mind giving me some help? I can’t get my coconut cream to form peaks. I have followed this to a T with different brands and it still will not get fluffy. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help!
Hi Jenna,
Oh no! So sorry you’re having issues with it!
I’m so bummed Trader Joe’s stopped making their coconut cream in the brown can that I show photographed in this recipe. That was the easiest one to whip up. But they took out the guar gum, so it is healthier. I’ve started using the new Organic Trader Joe’s Coconut Milk (not the coconut cream). I refrigerate it overnight, drain out the water, and whip up the solids.
Other tips that really help:
-Have your bowl and whisk super cold, helps the peaks get firmer.
-Make sure you refrigerate the coconut milk/cream. This makes it much easier to separate the solids from the coconut water liquids.
-Get a really good separation of the coconut milk/cream from the liquid. Too much liquid and it won’t firm up
Hope one of these help! Even if it’s not super stiff peaks, it still tastes delicious with medium or soft peaks. Just not the best for decorating cupcakes or something.
Whipped up perfect! Thanks!
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Hurray! So glad Jamie! Thanks for letting me know you liked my recipe : )
Hi,
Thank you for this Amazing recipe it is utterly Delish!!
Just wondering if there is anything I can do with the remaining coconut milk?
You mean the leftover coconut water? Yes! Add it to smoothies, or just drink it straight. Coconut water is extra hydrating.
Hi Natalie,
I read that you should chill the can of coconut milk in the refrigerator over night. I have tried this twice & neither can would whip, can this be why? Thank you
Just curious, am I the only one (besides my partner) who think the whipped cream looks a little bit like a vagina?
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I’m getting married and looking for a paleo icing I can decorate the cake with and leave out…how does this work at room temperature???
Hi Julia. Congratulations on your wedding! This coconut whipped cream does great at room temperature. I’ve used it to top cupcakes and it stays put wonderfully. I haven’t tried this in really hot temperatures though. But if it’s room temperature it will work great!
Natalie, you have me cracking up over here! I totally relate to the two modes thing. Why is it that I really always give in to the lazy one though?! This coconut whip cream is gorgeous!! Pinned!
I am the exact same way, Natalie! I’ve been wanting to try coconut whipped cream, but haven’t yet. I really don’t have an excuse not to because this looks so easy! Love this!
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i want to say this looks sexy. its such a gorgeous whipping!
Love how super easy this is! I will be at TJ’s tonight and I am definitely keeping an eye out for that coconut cream. How great that you are in the garden in March! My yard is still covered with snow- but my garden is under there somewhere :)
I think I need to make time for a lazy day! My to do list is never-ending, but it’s always going to be that way so I might as well put it off for another day, right?
This coconut cream looks so light and creamy! What a perfect, lighter option for when a sweets craving hits.
I just LOVE whipped coconut cream! I always stash a couple cans in the fridge just in case I get a dud. This is such an awesome tutorial!
Thanks Ashley! You’re just like me, I have 1 can in the fridge at all times, and about 6 cans in my pantry. Just in case I get the craving for some coconut whipped cream and berries, which I do a lot : )
The best brand of coconut milk for making coconut whipped cream is the 365 brand from Whole Foods. I’ve never had a dud can from that brand. I’ve never tried it with the coconut cream though, that sounds like it would be easier!
Oooh, I’m going to have to pick up some of the Whole Foods brand coconut milk right away and give it a try!