25 Times Cooking With Coconut Milk Made Us HEART Whole30

For many of us, 2017 was a doozy, but we here at Brit + Co are ready to hit refresh in 2018! Follow our Hit Refresh series through January for new ideas, hacks, and skills that will help you achieve (and maintain!) those New Year’s resolutions.

The Whole30 approach seems to cover all the bases. From weight loss to boosted energy, people routinely glow after they finish their 30 dedicated days of healthy eating. However, even with the best intentions, dedicated meal prep, and an arsenal of cauliflower and poultry recipes, it’s easy to let your conviction slip. (Especially when day 16 approaches.) So give yourself something indulgent to look forward to when your commitment begins to wane. These 25 coconut milk recipes will instantly make your mouth water and have you renewing your resolution to keep Whole30 with vigor.

Sweet Potato Whole30 Breakfast Bowl: A bit of sweet in the morning is a must. Good thing sweet potatoes are here for you. Why stop there? Add bananas and some eggs and you're in for a treat with some serious staying power. (via 40 Aprons)

Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl: All your fave carrot cake flavors including walnuts, raisins, and coconut flakes in one bowl? This is going to be your new favorite brekkie. (via Bites of Wellness)

Blackberry Coconut Smoothie: Everyone reaches that point on W30 where you just can’t face another egg breakfast. Coconut milk to the rescue, in smoothie form! Garnish yours with toasted coconut flakes and prepare to go coco-crazy. (via Crafting Chicks)

Mango Lime Chia Pudding: Desserts may be frowned upon in W30 land, but this tart, creamy chia pudding will make your heart so happy. Close your eyes and it will be like eating key lime pie from a glass. (via Grits and Chopsticks)

Sweet Potatoes With Coconut, Curry, and Mint: This recipe keeps from getting bogged down in the sticky sweetness of sweet potato with the addition of lime juice, mint, and cilantro. The brightly flavored dish is then complemented with a sprinkle of chopped cashews for some added texture. (via Healthy Seasonal Recipes)

Curried Sweet Potato Soup With Coconut Milk and Crispy Leeks: There are a gazillion and one versions of Paleo sweet potato soup around, but so many are overly complex. This recipe calls for potatoes, leeks, onions, broth, coconut cream, and spices. Done and DONE. (via Mas Appetit)

Coconut Milk Fish Curry: This lip-smacking fish curry is a feast for all the senses, with multiple layers of spicy flavor and fragrance. One bite is gonna make you say: “Whole30, I love you.” (via La Petit Chef)

Tom Kha Gai Soup: This version of everyone’s fave Thai lemongrass soup will bubble away happily in your slow cooker all day while you work. Bonus: It freezes well, so you can dole out the leftovers throughout the rest of the week, as you need them. (via Goodie Godmother)

Coconut Lime Skillet Chicken: This skillet chicken is creamy without being too rich. Serve it with a simple side salad and mashed potatoes and you’ve got an easy and satisfying weeknight meal. (via Grits and Chopsticks)

One Skillet Creamy Chicken With Mushrooms: A few weeks into your W30, you might think you’re getting bored with chicken, but think again. This one-skillet sauce of creamy coconut and garlicky mushrooms definitely takes it to the next level. Just be sure to sub out the wine for broth to keep it compliant. (via Kiwi & Carrot)

Coconut Curry Soup With Sweet Potato Noodles: This coconut curry soup is extra creamy with cauliflower and cashew cream — YUM. Serve it over a generous pile of tender spiralized sweet potato noodles and get your slurp onnnnn. (via Food Faith Fitness)

Whole30 Mango Chicken With Coconut Cauliflower Rice: When you get that craving for takeout around day 10, this is the recipe for you. Make a double batch and bring some to work the next day for a super satisfying lunch. (via Food Faith Fitness)

Curried Sweet Potato Soup: This soup is so versatile, you can serve it up straight with a drizzle of coconut milk, add roasted nuts or pumpkin seeds, garnish with rosemary, or top it with chopped green onions and bacon bits — chef’s choice. You definitely need some of this in your life right now. (via PaleoScaleo)

Butternut Squash, Kale, and Ground Beef Breakfast Bowl: Now that you’re on Whole30, breakfast bowls will become your new cereal substitute. Pro Tip: Cook up a big batch of ground beef, sweet potatoes, squash, spinach, and kale for the week. Reheat with a pour of coconut milk and some spicy curry, and you’ve got a hearty Paleo breakfast. (via The Healthy Foodie)

Healthy Vegan Green Bean Casserole: You know the green bean casserole that everyone loves at Thanksgiving? This is like that, but made dairy-free, gluten-free, and Whole30 compliant. It makes a perfect side dish to any leftover meat or fish you have on hand. (via Food Faith Fitness)

7-Ingredient Coconut Curry Seafood Soup: Inspired by Southeast Asian cuisine, this soup is just SO easy to make and calls for only seven ingredients. There’s nothing more delicious and satisfying than a creamy seafood curry to help you stay the Whole30 course. (via Healthy Helper)

Turmeric Chicken: Spicy, yellow turmeric makes this dish so super bright and vibrant, you’ll be eating it up with your eyes before you even take the first bite. Serve it over potatoes or a grain-free garlicky fettuccine and it’s the BOMB. (via Kitchen of Youth)

Sopa de Pollo: Coconut milk isn’t a traditional ingredient in sopa de pollo, but it adds a creamy comfort that satisfies your craving for something rich and filling. Garnish with chopped cilantro, fresh avocado, and lime wedges, and it’s like a pumped-up version of everyone’s favorite tortilla soup, minus the tortillas. (via Naked Cuisine)

Grain-Free Thai Coconut Curry Turkey Meatballs: These meatballs simmering in coconut red curry sauce are so perfectly spiced, it’s impossible to leave the dinner table with even a single bite left on anyone’s plate. Better make a double batch, because it would be too sad to miss out on leftovers. (via Wholesomelicious)

Dairy-Free Mushroom Soup: Bacon and potato is a match made in heaven. Thankfully, Whole30 doesn't deprive you of that indulgence, but sometimes you may feel like you're missing the cream. Not to worry — it turns out that a splash of coconut milk is an excellent substitute to give that velvety smooth texture you want to a heartwarming bowl of potato soup. (via The Almond Eater)

Paleo Coconut Curry Chicken: Coconut curry is a classic dish, and it just so happens that it's Whole30-friendly. The beauty of this curry is that it can be a base for almost any meat you want to stir in. Chicken is just naturally great at absorbing flavors, which will make this curry extra satisfying. (via My Natural Family)

Shrimp and Zoodle Red Curry Bowl: This aromatic bowl of curry will fill your house and your stomach with the flavors of happiness. Already perfectly balanced, all you need is a squeeze of lime and a pinch of cilantro to make this dish an absolute delight. (via Vodka & Biscuits)

Pineapple Braised Pork Roast: This roast is brined before braising, which makes it so tender and juicy, it’s unreal. But it’s the sauce that’s the real star of this show. Sweet, slightly tangy, and oh-so-silky, you’ll want to slurp it through a straw! (via The Healthy Foodie)

Sweet Potato, Brussel Sprouts, and Pork Loin Casserole: Picture yourself raising a forkful of hearty, savory pork stew to your lips. The spicy aroma and rich flavor will transport you to a moment of pure Whole30 bliss. (via The Healthy Foodie)

Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup: This soup is rich with flavors of creamy coconut, spicy red chilis, and curry that are perfectly balanced by notes of citrusy lemongrass and lime. With so much flavor going on in the broth, plus that delicious shrimp, you won’t miss a thing. (via Taste Love and Nourish)

For many of us, 2017 was a doozy, but we here at Brit + Co are ready to hit refresh in 2018! Follow our Hit Refresh series through January for new ideas, hacks, and skills that will help you achieve (and maintain!) those New Year’s resolutions.

If you want more delicious recipes to keep you on the Whole30 track, follow us on Pinterest!

For many of us, 2017 was a doozy, but we here at Brit + Co are ready to hit refresh in 2018! Follow our Hit Refresh series through January for new ideas, hacks, and skills that will help you achieve (and maintain!) those New Year’s resolutions.

For many of us, 2017 was a doozy, but we here at Brit + Co are ready to hit refresh in 2018! Follow our Hit Refresh series through January for new ideas, hacks, and skills that will help you achieve (and maintain!) those New Year’s resolutions.

If you want more delicious recipes to keep you on the Whole30 track, follow us on Pinterest!

(Additional reporting by Jessi Devenyns)