Low Carb Coconut Cream with Berries - Recipe - Diet Doctor (2024)

Low Carb Coconut Cream with Berries - Recipe - Diet Doctor (1)

Do you miss yogurt in the morning? Or are you looking for a quick and easy low carb dessert? Try this delicious dairy-free option with berries and coconut flavor.

May 27 2015 recipe by Fanny Lindkvist, photo by Naomi Sherman, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Breakfast, Dessert

Do you miss yogurt in the morning? Or are you looking for a quick and easy low carb dessert? Try this delicious dairy-free option with berries and coconut flavor.

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1 servingservings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup 120 ml coconut cream
  • 2 oz. 55 g fresh strawberries
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Making low carb simple

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients using an immersion blender.

Tip from our Dietitian

If enjoying this coconut cream for breakfast we recommend increasing the protein for a more filling and nutritious meal.

If you tolerate dairy, add 2 tbsp whey protein isolate per serving. Add some water for a runnier consistency if needed.

If you don't eat dairy products, eat a couple of eggs on the side.

Recommended special equipment

Immersion blender

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77 comments

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    Reply to comment #15 by Ariel Keeley

    Shirley

    July 4 2019

    It's 88gm of fat, not carbs. The carb count is 6-8 grams depending on your brand.

    Also this is far from low carb. 88g of carbs in just the coconut cream

    Reply: #75

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  3. 53

    Sheila

    August 13 2019

    I live in Canada where in the grocery store would I find Coconut Cream?

    Reply: #54

  4. 54

    Reply to comment #53 by Sheila

    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    August 14 2019

    I live in Canada where in the grocery store would I find Coconut Cream?

    It is usually with Indian food ingredients. If you aren't sure, you can always ask your store's customer service desk.

  5. 55

    Aretha cox

    August 27 2019

    Can you add unsweetened coconut in with the coconut cream

    Reply: #56

  6. 56

    Reply to comment #55 by Aretha cox

    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    August 28 2019

    Can you add unsweetened coconut in with the coconut cream

    That would depend on how low you are limiting your carbs. Just keep an eye on the serving size and the carb count for the amount of coconut you are adding.

  7. 57

    Reply to comment #42 by Ernesto

    Keisha

    January 14 2020

    Coconut cream and cream of coconut are two different things. Cream of coconut for a pina colada.

  8. 58

    Stephanie

    February 28 2020

    Couldn't get it to whip up, maybe because I blended in frozen blueberries instead of whipping the cream first..but I just made it into a smoothie with avocado and ice instead :)

  9. 59

    T

    March 1 2020

    so the only canned coconut cream I could find in my local store says it has 18 grams of carbs for every 2 tablespoons. So since this is supposed to be a low carb recipe you should be using unsweetened coconut cream? What brands are everyone else using that keeps this recipe low carb?

    Replies: #60, #64

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    Reply to comment #59 by T

    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    March 2 2020

    so the only canned coconut cream I could find in my local store says it has 18 grams of carbs for every 2 tablespoons. So since this is supposed to be a low carb recipe you should be using unsweetened coconut cream? What brands are everyone else using that keeps this recipe low carb?

    Yes, unsweetened would be the best option if you can find it.

  11. 61

    Shazi

    April 13 2020

    Hi kristin parker.Is gram flour better then coconut flour on keto diet? i searched on google that 1 cup of coconut flour is 59 net carbs and for gram flour it said 43.1 net carbs so google may be wrong.right? What do you say?thx

    Reply: #62

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    Reply to comment #61 by Shazi

    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    April 13 2020

    Hi kristin parker.Is gram flour better then coconut flour on keto diet? i searched on google that 1 cup of coconut flour is 59 net carbs and for gram flour it said 43.1 net carbs so google may be wrong.right? What do you say?thx

    1c gram/chickpea flour is 43g carbs.
    Different brands of coconut flour may contain widely varying amounts of carbs, depending on the fiber content. We use the nutritional information for Amanprana Coconut fibers/coconut flour, which is really low in net carbs. The other issue for consideration is how the different flours behave in baking as they are all different.

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    jjasminchang

    May 27 2020

    It was really good!!!

  14. 64

    Reply to comment #59 by T

    Nikki

    July 10 2020

    I buy unsweetened coconut cream from Trader Joe’s.

  15. 65

    Marie

    September 9 2020

    I find mine near the Spanish food but I am going to try to make my own

  16. 66

    Michelle

    March 24 2021

    What’s the difference from coconut creamer for coffee? And regular coco nut cream in a can? Can I use the creamer instead of canned?

    Reply: #67

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    Reply to comment #66 by Michelle

    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    March 24 2021

    What’s the difference from coconut creamer for coffee? And regular coco nut cream in a can? Can I use the creamer instead of canned?

    Many commercial creamers have added sugar. Coconut cream is much thicker in consistency than coconut milk or traditional creamers.

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    Geraldine

    August 31 2021

    I have never tried any of the recipes but am looking forward to losing the weight.
    You make it look all so easy.,

    Reply: #69

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    Reply to comment #68 by Geraldine

    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    August 31 2021

    I have never tried any of the recipes but am looking forward to losing the weight.
    You make it look all so easy.,

    Welcome! I recommend signing up for our two week challenge if you haven't already done so!
    https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/get-started

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    T

    September 14 2021

    So the nutrition listing on here and via posts is way off. You would use unsweetened coconut cream for a Keto diet and your totals if you still follow this recipe would be only 3g net carbs per serving. MAYBE 4 since the coconut cream lists as under 1g carbs per 2 tbs serving and you need 4 servings of coconut cream (8 TBS) to make 1 serving of this recipe. It tastes quite nice but only 3-4g not 9 which would take this right out of anyone’s menu considering Keto.

    Reply: #71

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    Reply to comment #70 by T

    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    September 14 2021

    So the nutrition listing on here and via posts is way off. You would use unsweetened coconut cream for a Keto diet and your totals if you still follow this recipe would be only 3g net carbs per serving. MAYBE 4 since the coconut cream lists as under 1g carbs per 2 tbs serving and you need 4 servings of coconut cream (8 TBS) to make 1 serving of this recipe. It tastes quite nice but only 3-4g not 9 which would take this right out of anyone’s menu considering Keto.

    The carb count for unsweetened coconut cream can vary by brand. If you've found one that is very low carb, congratulations. Our calculations have 5g carbs from the coconut cream and 3g carbs from the strawberries.

  22. 72

    gary vincent

    January 31 2022

    The coconut cream that I bought was rock hard for this recipe which made it impossible to make, have i bought the wrong type of coconut cream? Am i supposed to get unsweetened coconut yogurt or something? Im based in the UK, Thanks.

    Reply: #73

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    Reply to comment #72 by gary vincent

    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    January 31 2022

    The coconut cream that I bought was rock hard for this recipe which made it impossible to make, have i bought the wrong type of coconut cream? Am i supposed to get unsweetened coconut yogurt or something? Im based in the UK, Thanks.

    In this recipe, we use coconut cream which contains 35% fat. Many times, the cans of coconut cream have extra liquid in there as well. You can stir the liquid in with the more solid cream section if that works better.

  24. 74

    Ellen Grillo

    February 12 2022

    I got Thai kitchen coconut cream, 240 calories for 1/2 cup. If you're using a coconut cream that's much higher in fat/calories as the nutrition value indicates, you need to add that in the recipe. Otherwise your macros are useless.

  25. 75

    Reply to comment #51 by Shirley

    Robin

    August 24 2022

    I’m not sure which coconut cream you are using, but Savoy brand, which is pure coconut cream (NO sugar added) is only 2.85 carbs per 100 grams! There are brands that are sweetened. Don’t get those! I buy Savoy by the case because I live in a small rural town that doesn’t carry it and have to buy it in Phoenix.

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    Gabriela Beres

    January 4 2023

    What can I use instead of coconut cream? Thanks.

    Reply: #77

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    Reply to comment #76 by Gabriela Beres

    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    January 4 2023

    What can I use instead of coconut cream? Thanks.

    Hi, Gabriela! You may want to try plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.

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Low Carb Coconut Cream with Berries - Recipe - Diet Doctor (2024)

FAQs

Is coconut cream good for low carb diet? ›

Coconut cream is high in fat and low in carbs and sugar. In fact, a 1/2-cup (90-gram) serving of coconut cream contains 20 grams of fat and just 3 grams of carbs ( 2 ). For this reason, it is often used in many keto recipes in place of high carb ingredients.

Is coconut cream good for weight loss? ›

Coconut cream is a high-calorie food, with 1,060 calories per cup. Using coconut cream as an alternative to dairy creams may lead to weight gain, especially if you are using sweetened coconut cream.

Is coconut cream inflammatory? ›

Coconuts contain a lipid called lauric acid. Some findings indicate that lauric acid has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, suggesting they may help support the immune system.

Which berries have the least carbs? ›

Strawberries have the fewest carbs of all types of berries, while blackberries have the fewest net carbs. For each 100 g of strawberries, you'll get 7.68 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of fiber, yielding a net of 5.68 g of carbohydrates.

What cream is best for low carb? ›

Coconut cream or milk: Coconut cream and milk are made from the same ingredients (coconut, water, and sometimes guar gum), but much like regular milk compared to heavy cream, coconut cream has a higher fat content and a thicker texture than coconut milk. Both are tasty low carb keto creamer options.

What is the lowest carb cream? ›

How Many Carbs In Cream?
Type of CreamNet CarbsProtein
Light Cream3.7g3g
Whipping Cream3g2.2g
Heavy Cream2.8g2.8g
Whipped Cream12.5g3.2g
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Can coconut reduce belly fat? ›

Moreover, research has found that coconut helps in fat loss, especially in the abdominal region. These research findings have made the oil a superfood used for reducing body fat and weight loss. To soak in all its benefits, taking one tablespoon, i.e. 14 g of coconut oil is considered healthy.

Is there a difference between coconut cream and cream of coconut? ›

The cream that rises to the top of a can of coconut milk is also considered coconut cream. Coconut cream can sometimes be used similarly to coconut milk, though it makes for a much more powerful coconut flavor. Cream of coconut is a sweetened version of coconut cream, and is often used for desserts and mixed drinks.

Which is healthier, coconut milk or coconut cream? ›

Both coconut milk and cream have a rich coconut-like flavor and are similar in many ways. But compared to coconut milk, coconut cream is thicker and has higher amounts of calories and saturated fats. So, if you're concerned about your calorie intake, coconut milk would make a healthier choice for you.

Can diabetics eat coconut cream? ›

As with all things, moderation is key and reading labels to avoid added sugars is important. Sweetened coconut products, such as the flakes used in baking and the cream used for pina coladas, are best enjoyed in small portions so that the effects on cholesterol and blood sugar are minimal.

Is coconut bad for fatty liver? ›

Medium-chain fatty acids are recognized for being easily absorbed and processed in the body. Medium-chain fatty acids, such as virgin coconut oil, have been proven to promote the beta-oxidation of fat, thus protecting against non-alcoholic fatty liver [53].

How long does coconut cream last in the fridge? ›

Coconut cream has a short shelf life once opened, so refrigerate and use within 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

How many berries can you eat a day on keto? ›

A one-cup serving of blueberries is around 18 grams of net carbohydrates, much higher than the other berries on the list. However, you could most likely fit one-quarter to one-half of a cup into your daily menu while staying in ketosis.

How many carbs a day to lose weight? ›

As far as how many carbohydrates to eat, Pratt says 100 to 150 grams of carbohydrates is safe for most people who are trying to lose weight. It may be better for some people to eat carbs consistently throughout the day. “You can also break it up evenly with 40 to 50 grams of carbs per meal,” she says.

Can I eat blueberries on a low-carb diet? ›

This low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet aims to put the body into ketosis, which burns fat for fuel instead of glucose. Some fruits, such as strawberries and blueberries, are generally considered keto-friendly because they are relatively low in carbohydrates and high in fiber.

Is canned coconut cream good for you? ›

Coconut cream is perfect for vegans, since it is plant based, as well as for those who are lactose-intolerant or those who have nut allergies. It contains no cholesterol and it's a great source of protein, antioxidants, phosphorus, magnesium, folate and potassium. Coconut cream is beneficial to hair and skin too!

Which is healthier, coconut cream or heavy cream? ›

Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than coconut cream. Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and iron, and it is an excellent source of potassium. Both coconut cream and heavy cream are high in calories and saturated fat. Coconut cream has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.

What's the difference between coconut milk and coconut cream? ›

Coconut Cream vs Coconut Milk

Compared to normal coconut milk, coconut cream has a much higher fat content, containing around 19-22% fat. Coconut cream still retains the delicious coconut flavor that coconut milk has, but is much thicker as it is essentially coconut milk with less water.

What kind of cream is keto-friendly? ›

With only 1.75 grams of carbs per 1/4 cup (59 mL), both heavy and whipping cream can be considered keto-friendly ( 3 , 4 ). For this reason, many people on keto diets rely on whipping cream or heavy cream as a sugar-free coffee creamer or to make keto-friendly desserts, such as chocolate mousse.

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