Low-Fat Coconut Cream (Or Milk) Substitute

I used Low-fat Heavy Cream Substitute and the standard substitution for coconut cream to come up with this. I tried this recipe out in Coconut Rice and Vegetable Thai Green Curry with good results.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 8  ounces low fat cottage cheese
• 3  tablespoons non-fat powdered milk
• 1  teaspoon  coconut extract
• 1  tablespoon sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Combine and in a blender. Puree for 5 minutes or until smooth.
2. Most of the time Coconut Cream is sweet so you can add the sugar if you want.
3. The above recipe is for Coconut Cream to make Coconut Milk Substitute: For 1 cup, use 3 tablespoons "low-fat coconut cream substitute" plus hot water or warm low-fat milk to equal 1 cup.