Easy Non-Dairy Whipped Topping (Keto-Friendly)
This sugar-free, non-dairy whipped topping recipe has just one ingredient, a can of coconut milk! A quick and healthy sweet treat for desserts or fruit. No artificial ingredients, no added sugar. Just delicious, dairy-free, keto whipped cream in minutes.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
This keto friendly, sugar free, Non-Dairy Whipped Topping is my absolute FAVORITE healthy sweet treat! Lightly sweet, with a subtle coconut taste, and completely dairy-free. This healthy keto whipped cream is the perfect replacement for any version of Reddi Wip or Cool Whip topping. It has the same classic texture, but doesn’t include any high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, or added cane sugar!
With just one ingredient- a can of coconut milk- this healthy whipped cream has a fluffy texture (like a cloud!) and tastes just as if it was made with a cup of heavy whipping cream.
It’s such a versatile topping. You can use this non-dairy whip on any favorite dessert dish or beverage: from pumpkin pie and hot cocoa to ice cream, instant pudding, fruit, pies, and more! Use for keto-friendly recipes or dairy-free and vegan recipes. It’s the perfect choice!
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Ingredient Notes
- Coconut Milk: It’s just 1 ingredient, a can of coconut milk. I recommend getting Whole Foods 365 Organic Coconut Milk. It’s the only canned coconut milk that works every single time. This isn’t sponsored in any way, just sharing what works best for me!
- Sweetener: I like it as is, but if you like it sweeter, you can add monk fruit or your favorite keto, sugar-free sweetener (like Swerve powdered sugar). If you’re not following keto or whole30, use maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, or even white sugar. You can also add a tsp of vanilla extract to add delicious flavor without sweetness.
Step-by-Step Instructions
With a Hand Mixer
- Remove the thick and solid coconut cream from the can and transfer it to your large mixing bowl, leaving any excess moisture/coconut water in the can.
Note: If your can of coconut milk did not harden up, unfortunately, you got a dud can and it won’t whip into soft peaks. Use this can for cooking or baking instead, and try another can.
- Beat on medium-high for 2 minutes with a handheld electric mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, until light and fluffy and soft peaks form. Scrape down the bowl. If adding sweetener, add now and continue beating until mixed.
- Serve this healthy whipped cream with fruit or dessert and enjoy.
Without a Hand Mixer
- 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!
Expert Tips
- Chilling: For the best results for this keto whipped cream, chill the coconut milk 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.
- No Chilling: If you need to have coconut whipped cream now, and didn’t chill the coconut milk, it still works pretty well! It doesn’t get as light and fluffy but tastes delicious. I just scoop it into a bowl and whip it with a fork quickly.
- Storage: Store leftover non-dairy whipped topping in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Serving: You can serve the coconut whipped cream immediately, or transfer it 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. Use it for hot chocolate, dessert recipes, and more! You can also just eat it with a spoon to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Refrigerated Coconut Milk: Unfortunately, this recipe only works with canned coconut milk. Refrigerated coconut milk doesn’t have the same fat content and is too thin and won’t whip properly.
- Other Brands: 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.
Recipe FAQs
There is a hint of coconut flavor, but it’s super subtle.
You can save the coconut water for smoothies, or just to drink straight!
There are just 2 g net carbs and 138 calories per serving. The high-fat content makes this great for keto macros.
From a can of Reddi Wip non dairy whip at the local grocery store: COCONUT MILK (WATER, COCONUT CREAM), SUGAR, LESS THAN 2% OF: MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, PEA PROTEIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN. PROPELLANT: NITROUS OXIDE.
The same is true for many whipped cream brands!
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Easy Non-Dairy Whipped Topping (Keto-Friendly)
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 it to your mixing bowl, leaving any excess moisture/coconut water in the can.
- Note: 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.
- Beat on medium-high for 2 minutes with a hand mixer or stand mixer, until light and fluffy and soft peaks form. Scrape down the bowl. If adding sweetener, add now and continue beating until mixed.
- 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.
73 Comments on “Easy Non-Dairy Whipped Topping (Keto-Friendly)”
I love making coconut whipped cream. I do it all the time for my mom, who can’t have dairy anymore. But yeah, when a can doesn’t work it’s such a bummer. I never understand it!
This is perfect for non dairy eaters! And dud cans are the worst. Which is why I love Trader Joe’s coconut cream. Works like a charm every time!
Okay, that is SO going to me this weekend! After all my vacation whirlwind, I am definitely ready for a low-key, super-lazy weekend! Bring it on. :)
Oh my gosh, and this coconut cream?! SO freaking gorgeous, girl! Would you believe that I only recently fell in love with coconut whipped cream? I’m, uh, making up for lost time now by eating it pretty much 24/7. :)
Do it Sarah! You deserve it! Once I’m back from a vacation, and I’ve unpacked and done all the laundry, I have a major lazy day.
Me too! Depending on the day, I’m either the most productive person you’ve ever met or easily the laziest person you’ve ever met. A Netflix account does not help matters either. And I love that this whipped cream–apart from looking like it tastes amazing–can be made even on my least productive days! Now that is a winning recipe!
Glad I’m not the only one Michelle! And Netflix is so dangerous! I recently started watching the show Parenthood. Obsessed! But I’ve made a new rule, I can only watch a new episode if I’m at the gym. So I’ve been going to the gym a lot more, haha! Thanks friend : )
Lazy Sundays are kind of totally where it’s at. I LOVE that TJ’s has the coconut cream separated. It really makes whipping up a vegan topping so easy :)
I am all about lazy Sundays Medha! The best! And don’t you just love TJ’s coconut cream? Fail proof coconut whip cream!
I recently discovered coconut whipped cream and I am hooked!! As of lazy days, I have been travelling but I can totally do a sunday like this!! Sounds so dreamy :D
I’m hooked too! I love a little scoop of it with fresh berries. A yummy and healthy sweet treat. And sounds like you need a lazy day ASAP!
Ahh yesss I have a can of this goodness sitting in my cupboard right now! It’s seriously good, and I love Trader Joe’s for giving us all the creaminess on it’s own. I need to break mine open and grab some berries!
Thank goodness for Trader Joe’s. They have the best products : )
That whipped cream looks so creamy and delicious! And I can’t believe it’s made using coconut milk, that’s so awesome!! :)
Thanks Christina! Is there anything coconut milk can’t do?!
Lazy Sundays are the best and you totally deserved one after how busy your Saturday was. Can’t wait to see what you grow in your garden :) I love coconut anything and those dud cans are seriously the worst ( Your coconut whipped cream looks absolutely perfect! So creamy and delicious!
Don’t you just love lazy Sundays? Favorite day of the week! And I’m getting so excited for my garden Kelly! I want to grow EVERYTHING! I think I’m going to have more vegetables than I know what to do with. But that’s a good problem to have, right?
I am dyinggggg over your videos, Natalie! I love each and every single one of them! Loving this DIY for coconut whipped cream. Pinned!
Thanks Justine! You’re so nice! I’m spoiled and have Shawn film them and edit them for me. I could not do these on my own. Well, I probably could, but don’t tell Shawn that! Haha! You’re the best!
Welp, we pretty much had the same weekend. I was busy & productive all day Saturday and on Sunday, I never left the house, may not have brushed my teeth, and watched Netflix all day long. I’m so excited to hear there is a lazy girl version of this coconut whipped cream! I had a hell of a time with the separated milk thing and I finally bought the cream but haven’t tried it yet. But I have strawberries that need some dipping so it’s happening soon!
Haha, weekend twins! Yes, coconut cream is essential for the lazy girl version. Glad you’re able to get coconut cream in Switzerland!
I have to laugh at “two modes” because I’m the same way! I’m either running around like a crazy person or doing nothing. Sunday was a lazy day for me too. This coconut whipped cream looks so delicious – it looks like the real thing! I can’t wait to give a try!
Yea, you do it too Keri! Sunday usually a really lazy day. Especially when we film a wedding the day before. I am a couch potato for sure.
EXTREMISTS UNITE! I’m either conquering the world or haven’t left my bed in two days, it’s freakin’ unreal lol. sooo glad I’m not the only one with these tendencies :)
and umm, are you on a paleo/vegan kick? bc I am LOVING these recipes! plus coconut is my favorite and TJ’s coconut cream is THE best, so I pretty much love everything and anything about this post.
the end! xx
Yea, you do it too! The worst was in college after finals week. I swear I would spend 2 whole days laying around doing absolutely nothing. And I’m on a bit of a paleo kick. Trying to eat lots of whole foods and loving it! Going a little crazy planning out my garden this year. I’m going to have SOOO many vegetables!
haha I think we all have these 2 modes! some days I work like crazy and on other days I’ll just keep lying on my bed the entire day! lol… This coconut whipped cream looks delicious, I need to give it a try!
Glad I’m not the only one! It’s probably a good thing we don’t have a TV in our room. Otherwise I would be able to lay in bed and watch TV. Too dangerous!
Oh my God, Natalie, this post is so funny! I totally get the same way — some days I’m such a worker bee and some days I don’t want to lift a finger. haha I just made whipped coconut cream last week for the first time and loved it! It’s the best, and I have a can of TJ’s coconut cream in my pantry. It will be happening again soon!
Glad I’m not the only one Marcie! Nothing like a jam packed day followed by a super lazy day. Isn’t coconut whipped cream the best. And I have about 8 cans of TJ’s coconut cream in my pantry. Haha! I never want to run low!
Nat, I think after doing all those things on Saturday you totally deserved a lazy day on Sunday ;-)
I can’t wait to see what you’ve got growing in your garden!! Please, share pictures when you can!!
This coconut whipped cream sounds delicious!
I think I deserved a lazy day too. So I took full advantage and had one! I’m getting so excited for my garden too! It’s still a little to early to start planting, so for now it’s a lot of prep work getting everything ready. Don’t worry, I’ll be sharing lots of pictures when it’s ready! You’re the best Olivia : )
Wow, sounds like you had such a busy Saturday. That’s about how my day goes and I have to work saturdays as well. Not enough hours in the day. This coconut whipped cream seems perfect. I am on a coconut craze, especially since we came back from vacation. I’d love to make this for Briana. Need to make a trip to Trader Joes soon.
Working Saturday? Oh no, that’s the worst! Do you have Sunday Monday off? Thanks Kathy! And Briana would love this!
You know me. I’m all about coconut. Looks divine for all things dessert like and of course berries. Who could resist?
I love lazy days and busy days. That sounds like the perfect weekend. One of each. :-) Although I never get to do it quite that well with 3 kids around.
Have a great day!
I’m all about the coconut too Melanie! You and me both. Aren’t lazy days just the best. And it’s funny because on Sunday after about, oh, hour 4 of watching TV I thought, I bet you can’t do this with kids.
I have two modes too. . but wow, when you say “busy” you mean busy!!!! :) I just saw a coconut whipped cream on a dessert. . I cannot wait to try this!!!! I love this, Natalie!!!
I think Saturday was a little too nuts. But you know those days when you wake up and want to cross a ton of things off your list? That was Saturday for me! Sunday on the other hand was verrrry lazy. Haha! Thanks Alice!
This on top of the 3 ingredient chocolate cake would be INCREDIBLE!
1 egg
1/2 banana
1 tbsp cocoa powder
Mix with immersion blender, pour into coffee mug, microwave for 1.5-2.5 minutes and enjoy, GUILT FREE! Cake for breakfast? Don’t mind if I do!
I have GOT to try this! Sounds delicious!
I definitely have days like that, too…although I’m not one that can just sit still for too long. if I’m watching TV, I have to be multi-tasking! This coconut whipped cream sounds delicious! I think I would eat it with just my spoon, it looks that good. Pinned!
Then you’re just like Shawn! I call him “wiggly” because I could seriously watch TV for an entire day. But after about an hour he gets really squirmy and needs to get up and do something. Fine by me! Means I get the remote to myself. Haha! And I have definitely just eaten this with a spoon before. So good!
Yup. Two modes. I get it! Wow you packed so much in on Saturday! Can’t wait to see what all you’ve got growing in your garden. We need more days like you had on Sunday. Our modern lifestyles are so fast, really, and if we just take some time to slow down I think we’d be a much less stressed out and healthier society. Love this coconut whip, Natalie! I hear you on the coconut milk. I don’t have a TJs around, but I can say that Native Forest is a good one for this and, when I don’t get a dud, Thai Kitchen. I stand at the co-op shaking cans, hoping I bypass all the duds! Hehe!
I think I packed a little too much in on Saturday! So I was probably the laziest girl in the whole wide world on Sunday. Haha! And I’m getting so excited for my garden Traci! Next on the list is I need to source some really good compost or fertilizer from somewhere. Then testing the soil to see what it needs. It is so much fun! Thanks for the tip on Native Forest coconut milk. I’m going to keep my eye out for that one!
Oh dear, Hi, Natalie – just came across your page – so fascinated – & just totally love it …yet I just can’t help but comment on your “lazy” day – as “lazy” has negative sound – I more accurately refer to it as being wise & giving our body, mind & soul a health boost or enhancement . . . :) I have always absolutely “hated” that word as it is unfair to insult ourselves for giving our health a badly needed & usually, way overdue, replenishment . . . without these badly needed breaks, we are, not only cheating ourselves, but, also, our loved ones, of the best we have to give . . . just love you . . . God Bless . . .
I love that Gloria! What a great way to put it! And with a brand new baby, I would absolutely LOVE a replenishing day. I’ll get another one someday, right? Hahaha! Biggest of hugs to you!