Coconut Whipped Cream - a Dairy Free and Vegan Alternative to Whipping Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 can organic coconut milk (not coconut cream - and not light)
- 2-3 tsp sweetener (we've used brown sugar, maple syrup, Swerve Sweetener, agave and powdered sugar)
- 1/4-1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 437g | |
| Calories 884 | |
| Calories from Fat 757 | 86% |
| Total Fat 90.39g | 113% |
| Saturated Fat 80.17g | 321% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium 935mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs 23.09g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 10.7g | 7% |
| Protein 8.68g | 14% |
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