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Homemade Coconut Yogurt with Histamine Friendly Probiotics

May 26, 2019 by taniasurrow 48 Comments

Over the years I have received a lot of questions about how and why I eat yogurt (goat or sheep milk yogurt to be exact). And the best answer I can give you is because I can and like it, I guess. However that being said, yogurt can be a problematic food for people with Histamine Intolerance (HIT). It of course depends on how sensitive you are, but it also depends on the freshness, quality and probiotics used in the fermentation process. And on top of that there is the whole dairy issue which a lot of you are dealing with on top of HIT. So I guess it is time for a dairy free Homemade Coconut Yogurt recipe.

Homemade Coconut Yogurt with Histamine Friendly Probiotics

I personally find that my body handles yogurt made from goat and sheep milk better than regular cow milk yogurt. However, if you are vegan or for any other reason avoid or don’t tolerate dairy of any kind, coconut yogurt is a great alternative, since soy yogurt is out the window as well in regards to dealing with HIT….. however I don’t know about you guys, but I still haven’t managed to find a store bought coconut yogurt without added guar gum! Have any of you found a good store bought coconut yogurt without any unwanted added stuff to it? If yes please share your knowledge in the comments below, including brand and place to buy. As I’m sure someone would love to know what you know.

Homemade Coconut Yogurt with Histamine Friendly Probiotics

However, since I personally have decide to not add guar gum back into my diet (or at least avoid it whenever possible), I make my own coconut yogurt from time to time, just to mix it up a little πŸ˜‰ And it is time to share the recipe with you guys. While I by no means invented coconut yogurt, trust me there is a ton of recipes out there. I still wanted to share my way of making a relatively thick guar gum free homemade coconut yogurt with Histamine Friendly Probiotics.

Homemade Coconut Yogurt with Histamine Friendly Probiotics

First you of course need to use coconut milk. I use of of two brands which are guar gum free, which are available here in my country, The Netherlands. If you know of another brand which is also guar gum free, please share in the comments below πŸ™‚ Brand 1 is Grace Premium Thai Coconut milk, available on amazon.co.uk. Brand 2 is Aroy-D Coconut Milk, this used to be my go to coconut milk, because it is available at my local super market, however recently the brand added the emulsifier E435 to the ingredient list. Which means that Aroy-D is no longer a brand I buy. I still linked to it on amazon.com, since according to amazon they still sell the version with no crap added. As for brands available in the US I believe Native Forest Coconut Milk simple, is additive free along with Trader Joe’s Organic coconut milk. The two latter brands I haven’t tried out, since they are not readily available where I live, here in The Netherlands.

Homemade Coconut Yogurt with Histamine Friendly Probiotics

For this yogurt I used Grace Premium Thai Coconut milk, which I blended with about a handful of coconut flakes, until the liquid is completely smooth. Then transfer to a jar with a lid, and stir in the histamine friendly probiotics (ProBiota HistaminX, from Seeking Health). Place the jar, without the lid on, in the oven overnight with just the oven light on, no additional heat. In the morning give it a stir, and place the jar in the refrigerator with the lid on.

Homemade Coconut Yogurt with Histamine Friendly Probiotics

Once it has cooled down to the temperature of the refrigerator, it will thicken and is ready to be enjoyed with some tolerated fruit/berries or some lovely homemade muesli/granola. Check out my muesli and granola recipes for some homemade histamine friendly options πŸ˜‰ Homemade Muesli, Vegan Salted Caramel Granola – gluten free, and Gluten Free Pistachio granola (recipe coming next week, will update this post with a link then).

Homemade Coconut Yogurt with Histamine Friendly Probiotics

Since this is a relatively high fat / high fiber type of yogurt, small portions are recommended πŸ˜‰ Enjoy <3

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Homemade Coconut Yogurt with Histamine Friendly Probiotics

Homemade Coconut Yogurt with Histamine Friendly Probiotics

★★★★ 4 from 4 reviews
  • Author: Tania Surrow Larsen – The Histamine Friendly Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 hours
  • Total Time: 12 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
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A three ingredient, guar gum free, thick homemade coconut yogurt with Histamine Friendly Probiotics.


Ingredients

  • 250 ml/ 1 cup coconut milk (additive free, I used this one)*
  • 30 g/ 0.75 cup coconut flakes
  • 2 capsules of Histamine Friendly Probiotics

Instructions

  1. Blend the coconut milk together with the coconut flakes, until the liquid is completely smooth.
  2. Then transfer to a jar with a lid, open the probiotics capsules and stir in the histamine friendly probiotics.
  3. Place the jar, without the lid on, in the oven overnight with just the oven light on, no additional heat.
  4. In the morning give it a stir, and place the jar in the refrigerator with the lid on. Once it has cooled down to the temperature of the refrigerator, it will get thicker and ready to be enjoyed with some tolerated fruit/berries or some lovely homemade muesli/granola.

Notes

If the coconut milk I used isn’t available where you live, please take a look in the post above for some other additive free coconut milk options. If you have any other tips for additive free brands please share the information in the comments below πŸ™‚

Please note the coconut flakes are added in this recipe to make the yogurt thick.

1622 g16.1 g3.3 g1.8 g0.5 g

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  1. Paula says

    June 28, 2019 at 20:30

    Thanks for posting this. How was the flavor for you? I just tried this method with filtered milk and heavy cream and found it to be incredibly mild… like almost like slightly thickened cream, almost no characteristic yogurt tartness. I’m wondering if more time will make it the correct texture and tartness, or if the strains in the capsules are less tart?

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      June 30, 2019 at 07:39

      Hi Paula,

      If the yogurt is left to ferment longer (in the refrigerator) before being eaten it will be more tart. However, I have tried making this earlier as well with different probiotics, and that definitely yielded a more tart yogurt. So in conclusion is a combination of time and the strains of the probiotics used.

      Tania

      Reply
      • Mindy says

        February 25, 2021 at 07:28

        Hello,

        Do you have a low histamine recipe for dairy yogurt?

        Thank you!

        Reply
        • taniasurrow says

          March 14, 2021 at 09:47

          Hi Mindy,

          Sorry no. I do plan on experimenting with that at some point but I can’t give any indication as to the time frame.

          Tania

          Reply
  2. Jessi says

    July 30, 2019 at 18:57

    Hello Tania,

    when someone is just figuring out whether histamine is a problem, is this yogurt more on the high end of the spectrum regarding histamine? From what I’ve read, we have to be careful about leaving things out too long (room temp. or in the fridge) because of the histamine build-up. Is there a difference here, since we are culturing the yogurt with the probiotics?

    Still learning…

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      September 21, 2019 at 21:08

      Hi Jessi,

      If you are just starting out I would recommend to skip this recipe for the time being. And once you feel ready to broaden your diet and experiment a little, give this one a go. Alternative you can skip the oven step, and put it straight into the refrigerator. It won’t ferment but will still have the texture of a thick yogurt Plus the beneficial gut bacteria.

      If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to ask. And next time I promise to answer quicker. I had a very long summer break from the blog this year πŸ˜‰

      Tania

      Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 24, 2020 at 11:54

      I wanted to try your recipe, but it seems the probiotics you are using are not sold anymore on amazon. Did you find any alternative? I tried a different one, but since it was micro-capsuled, the yoghurt did not thicken. I also have a histamine intolerance and I am having a really hard time finding probiotics which I can make yoghurt with… Maybe you have a suggestion?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • taniasurrow says

        April 10, 2020 at 15:27

        Hi Sarah,

        I just double checked all the links to Amazon, and they all seem to be working.
        I don’t currently know of a good alternative. Sorry.

        Tania

        Reply
      • Astrid says

        June 9, 2021 at 23:17

        Dear Sarah, i have dimilar issues. Haven’t tried it for koghurt yet, but I uard to take the probiotic with lactobscillus bulgaricus and tolerated itxreally well. Also on amazon I dound a brand called fΓΌrstenmed tgat offers a probiotics combination specifically for people with HIT.

        Reply
  3. nada younes says

    October 25, 2019 at 12:19

    This coconut yoghurt is so easy, i was wondering though how long it last in the fridge as I only have small amounts each day? Also does this time differ depending on whether it has been put in the oven or directly in the fridge?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      October 27, 2019 at 19:50

      Hi Nada,

      I think as a rule of thumb it keeps for about 3 days in the fridge. If you find that you can’t finish it in three days, then maybe make a smaller amount. If you are more tolerant then maybe you can keep it longer. I sometimes only finish mine after 5 days, normally it is gone after two days though πŸ˜‰

      Tania

      Reply
  4. Jamie says

    January 31, 2020 at 22:39

    How long will this last of histamine is not an issue? My some has FPIES and only has 4 safe foods. Coconut is one of them. And I am making this today.

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      January 31, 2020 at 22:57

      Hi Jamie,

      It keeps 3-5 days. However for people with Histamine issues I would advice to keep it for max 3 days.

      Good luck with your son and this recipe. Just out of curiosity, which other three foods does he tolerate?

      Tania

      Reply
  5. Martin says

    February 13, 2020 at 22:37

    I used a yogurt maker where the temp is set around 40degrees. I left it for 24hrs and expected it to thicken but it didn’t. Is that expected? When I do this with milk, I heat t to boiling point first then use the yogurt maker and it does thicken as it ferments. The other point here is that I didn’t add the coconut flakes but wouldn’t expect that to change much

    Reply
  6. Martin says

    February 13, 2020 at 23:08

    Hi, I tried your recipe with the exception of the coconut flakes.i also used a yogurt maker so I had it fermenting at around 40degree. I expected it to thicken after been left for 24hrs. I’m now cooling it so hope it thickens. Anything else I should have done??

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      February 14, 2020 at 06:33

      Hi Martin,

      The addition of the coconut flakes is what’s making it thick. Alternative is to use a coconut milk that splits in the refrigerator, use the thick creamy part that collects on top.

      Tania

      Reply
      • Martin says

        February 14, 2020 at 09:28

        Hi Tania, thanks a lot, I will try this then and see. When I do this with milk i boil milk first to breakdown the protein and when I ferment this it actually forms up nicely. Coconut milk has always been trickier, the other recipes add gelatine for this purpose. Will try again and see if the flakes make the diff. I had used the yogurt you recommended as well (grace) so only diff was fact I didn’t add flakes and secondly I had it incubating in a yogurt maker at 40c. I left mine for 24hrs as well. Anyway will try again

        Reply
  7. Nicholas Joshua Cohen says

    August 15, 2020 at 20:20

    Hey Tania, Question: I don’t have an oven – can I just leave the mixture in a cupboard overnight for example – or does it need to be a strictly airtight space?
    Thanks for your help
    Best wishes
    Nick

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      May 2, 2021 at 15:31

      Hi Nicholas,

      Yes you can. However that will probably be less warm than in the oven with the lights on. It doesn’t need to be an airtight space but I woud cover the jar with a thin cloth if leaving it in the cupboard or the kitchen counter overnight.

      Tania

      Reply
  8. Karina says

    October 9, 2020 at 20:47

    Can I double the amount to have 2 cups of yogurts. You said leave it in the oven no lid no cover also with something just open jar you mean? Have you tried with yogurt maker would that work?

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      March 14, 2021 at 09:35

      Hi Karina,

      Yes just open jar. I don’t have a yogurt maker, so I wouldn’t know if that would work, but probably.

      Tania

      Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      May 2, 2021 at 14:54

      Hi Karina,

      I don’t have a yogurt maker, so I haven’t tried that. And yes just open jar πŸ™‚ Alterntively cover with a thin cloth.

      Tania

      Reply
  9. Gayatheri Silvakumer says

    November 9, 2020 at 12:05

    Hi, mine turned out well, delicious but it didn’t go well with my histamine intolerance. I was bloated right after having it; very unfortunately. I just read your comment and realised maybe I need to more time to heal before I can have a yogurt.

    ★★★

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      May 2, 2021 at 14:30

      Hi Gayatheri,

      I’m very sorry to hear that. Yes indeed, maybe this is a recipe to skip for you until you are further along in your healing.

      Tania

      Reply
  10. Eleanor Clegg says

    January 2, 2021 at 21:43

    Interesting to discover why you use coconut flakes, mabe you could say that in the recipe. I have to buy some and try again
    I’m using Biona organic coconut milk, additive free.

    ★★★

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      May 2, 2021 at 14:18

      Added it to the recipe notes πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. brahim d staps says

    January 4, 2021 at 08:36

    Thank you for posting this .it is simple and delicious

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      May 2, 2021 at 14:16

      Thank you πŸ™‚

      Reply
  12. diane says

    February 10, 2021 at 22:28

    Hi Tania,
    This coconut yogurt recipe is so smart and looks great !
    But since I live in an apartment building in NYC, I fear my luscious coconut yogurt will attract pests
    and I don’t have a stove with a light inside. Is there another way I could make your yogurt?
    and is there a reason to “add” the coconut flakes?
    Thank you and stay well!
    Diane

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      March 14, 2021 at 10:05

      Hi Diane,

      You could try covering the jar with a cheese cloth or something similar, and leave it on your kitchen counter or inside a cupboard. The addition of the coconut flakes is what makes it thick.

      Tania

      Reply
  13. Renate B. says

    February 24, 2021 at 15:43

    I haven’t tried the recipe yet but the ingredients look good, so I gave you the benefit of the doubt! I just wanted to give you a heads-up on store-bought coconut yogurt. While not perfect, I did find one without any gums whatsoever. It’s called Harmless Harvest and it’s absolutely delicious! There is tapioca starch added, but that’s low histamine. Also, there are 6 grams of added sugars which works out to one and a half teaspoons–not bad considering six teaspoons is supposed to be the daily limit. I always get the plain version and add my own fresh fruit if I so choose. However, even their fruit yogurt only has 8 grams of added sugar, pretty good in comparison to other yogurts.

    You must give this a try on those days you don’t feel like making your own.

    https://harmlessharvest.com/products/dairy-free-yogurt-alternative/plain-24oz/

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      March 14, 2021 at 09:49

      Hi Renate,

      Thank you for sharing πŸ™‚

      Tania

      Reply
  14. Sara says

    March 5, 2021 at 21:37

    Thank you for this post. I am just starting to explore whether HIT may be an issue for me.

    Do you know whether the probiotics mentioned above can successfully and safely be used as a starter for cows’ milk yogurt? Or, does cow dairy require probiotics that are histamine-producing to make yogurt?

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      March 14, 2021 at 09:33

      Hi Sara,

      I honestly can’t answer this question, since I haven’t looked into it. Sorry. What I can say is that these strains doesn’t really help it to thicken, so my guess is that a very mild fermentation is happening. If you try it out please let me know. I will probably also experiment with it in the future, but I can’t say anything as to the time frame πŸ˜‰

      Tania

      Tania

      Reply
  15. Maryann Montgomery says

    March 27, 2021 at 14:16

    Hi Tania,

    I am really excited to try this recipe. Do you think I would get similar results with vita monk low histamine probiotic?

    And do you thi k Vita Monk low histamine probiotic is comparable in quality to the Seeking Health ProzBiota HistaminX brand?

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      May 2, 2021 at 13:28

      Hi Maryann,

      Im not familar with vita monk low histamine probiotics, so I wouldn’t know. Sorry.

      Tania

      Reply
  16. Kara says

    April 19, 2021 at 23:38

    Another good store bought option is Cocojune, the pure option, it is wonderful!

    https://www.cocojune.co/

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      May 2, 2021 at 13:22

      Thank you for sharing Kara <3

      Reply
      • wolf says

        May 8, 2021 at 04:02

        instructions step 1 I think you mean you want to blend the coconut MILK.

        Reply
        • wolf says

          May 8, 2021 at 04:05

          also are the histamine friendly probiotics (ProBiota HistaminX, from Seeking Health) tasteless?

          Reply
          • taniasurrow says

            May 8, 2021 at 14:06

            Yes thanks Wolf – indeed I meant milk. It has been corrected in the recipe.

            The probiotics are tasteless yes.

            Tania

  17. wolf says

    May 9, 2021 at 21:52

    do you know of a store-bought low histamine yogurt? I don’t even need the probiotics just want the taste.

    Reply
    • wolf says

      May 9, 2021 at 21:53

      I’m in the USA

      Reply
    • Heather I Morris says

      September 14, 2021 at 04:55

      there are currently no low histamine probiotics out there on the market, but i am seriously considering patent pending some since most yogurts have the high histamine strains ( which are needed to ferment and thicken the yogurt.

      Reply
  18. Astrid says

    June 9, 2021 at 23:27

    Hi Tania,
    Tfanks so much for your blog. What a great inituative!
    Regarding the coconut milk, i can recommend Dr. Antonio Martins, a German brand that does not use any gum and only natural thickeners. Or, if you can get it there’s the wonderful French brand Cocomi, totally natural and sourcing from small farms in Sri Lanka. So far I only found it in French bioshops, though.

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      November 25, 2021 at 23:29

      Thanks Astrid,

      I will definitely be on the look out for that. The german brand seems to be available here in the Netherlands as well, where I’m based.

      Love the tip <3

      Tania

      Reply
  19. Lorilyn says

    November 12, 2021 at 19:09

    There is an African charity (based in the Netherlands, I believe) called Yoba for Life that is using probiotics to spread small business and share safe food. I researced the two strains they use and they were listed as histamine neutral. Their starter was said to be available for purchase online in Europe, but I am in the USA. Sounds win-win, to support the charity and have a low histamine yogurt starter!

    Reply
    • taniasurrow says

      November 25, 2021 at 22:08

      Hi Lorilyn,

      Sounds interesting.

      Tania

      Reply

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