How Much Coconut Milk to Substitute for Avocado
Works for baking, sauteing, and slow cook. Coconut Milk keeps a similar flavor profile to Avocado.
How much coconut milk equals one cup of avocado?
Use 1 cup full-fat coconut milk per cup avocado.
Health notes
Compared with Avocado, Coconut Milk has: more calories (230 vs 160 per 100g in Avocado), more fat (23.8g vs 14.7g per 100g in Avocado), more saturated fat (21.1g vs 2.1g per 100g in Avocado), and less carbs (5.5g vs 8.5g per 100g in Avocado).
Using coconut milk as an avocado substitute in baking
3/4 cup per cup; cut other liquids 10-15%. Use full-fat canned milk.
Other cooking methods
- Sauteing
1:1 over medium heat; stir constantly to limit fat separation.
- Slow Cook
1:1; excellent curry and braise base over low heat.
- Steaming
1:1; stir before use; adds richness to steamed dishes.
- Raw Cold
1:1 in cold soups, dips, and smoothies; stir before measuring.
- Drinks
1:1 in smoothies and cocktails; shake or stir to recombine.
Methods to avoid (2)
- Frying
Not recommended: low smoke point and fat burns easily.
- Grilling
Not recommended: fat burns on direct heat.
FAQ
- How much coconut milk equals one cup of avocado?
Use 1 cup full-fat coconut milk per cup avocado.
- Can I substitute coconut milk for Avocado in baking?
Yes. 3/4 cup per cup; cut other liquids 10-15%. Use full-fat canned milk. Not recommended: low smoke point and fat burns easily.
- How much coconut milk to use as an avocado substitute?
Sweet and tropical, not mild and green. Add lime, garlic, or cumin and cut sugar.
- How does the flavor change when substituting Coconut Milk for Avocado?
Coconut milk keeps a similar flavor profile to avocado.
- How does texture change when substituting Coconut Milk for Avocado?
Coconut milk creamy liquid, not thick mash. Rich mouthfeel but less silky; may separate when hot.
- What else should I know about substituting Coconut Milk for Avocado?
For curries, creamy soups, smoothies, and gentle pan sauces. Expect a sweeter, tropical flavor with less body than mashed avocado. Skip deep frying and grilling. Stir the can before measuring. Add lime juice and savory spices to balance sweetness. Cut other liquids 10-15% in bakes.
- What still works when substituting Coconut Milk for Avocado?
Coconut milk still works as a fat, emulsifier, richness builder, and sauce base.
- What won't work when substituting Coconut Milk for Avocado?
Coconut milk won't work as a textural contrast and raw salad component.
- How well does Coconut Milk match Avocado?
Coconut milk is good on structure, good on heat, and okay on flavor.
- How does nutrition compare per 100g when substituting Coconut Milk for Avocado?
Coconut milk is slightly higher in protein, is higher in calories, and has about x2 more fat and x10 more sat. fat.
- How do the flavor notes shift when substituting Coconut Milk for Avocado?
The flavor shifts toward more sweet and less bitter notes.