Coconut coffee - benefits, calorie content and best recipes

Coffee with coconut milk has an amazing taste and aroma. Fans of drawing with foam prefer to brew it. Women who are overweight also resort to using this product, because the ingredients included in its composition stimulate the removal of toxins from the body.

However, if prepared incorrectly, coconut drink will be harmful to health. But first things first.

Classic recipe

According to the traditional recipe, to create this hot drink you need to take a Turk. Its preparation time is 20-25 minutes.

Components:

• Arabica beans;
• granulated sugar;
• coconut milk;
• mineral water;
• low-fat cow's milk.

Step by step recipe:

1. Before brewing coffee with coconut milk, grind the main raw material – the beans. They need to be turned into dust.
2. Take the Turk. Place ground coffee and granulated sugar on the bottom. Fill everything with water.
3. After a couple of minutes, you will observe the process of caramelization, that is, the thickening of the sugar. Gradually, a lush light foam will begin to rise. As soon as it appears, remove the Turk from the heat.
4. Wait for the foam to settle and return the container to the stove. Repeat this manipulation three times.
5. Take a glass cup and pour the milk mixture into it. It is recommended to preheat it.
6. Add freshly brewed coffee. Stir the mixture.
7. If you wish, you can supplement it with ground cinnamon - sprinkle on top.

The taste and smell of this drink will definitely not leave you indifferent. It is usually served with a treat such as chocolate chips.

What it is

Coconuts are the fruits of palm trees that grow in tropical climates:

• Philippines;
• Malay Archipelago;
• Malay Peninsula;
• Indian Peninsula;
• Sri Lanka.

The birthplace of the culture is Malaysia, the leading export countries are Indonesia and Thailand.

Description:

• palm trees up to thirty meters high;
• trunk diameter ranges from 15 to 45 centimeters;
• trunk texture – smooth;
• lateral branches are absent;
• in the lower part the trunk is surrounded by supporting roots;
• green leaves;
• leaf shape – pinnately dissected;
• number of sheets – no more than thirty;
• the color of the flowers is light yellow;
• the flowers are not divided into male and female, they are arranged in spikes, the spikes are panicles;
• fruits are round drupes, brown in color;
• the size of the fruits ranges from fifteen to thirty centimeters;
• fibrous surface;
• there are three pores in the inner shell;
• out of three ovules, only one becomes a seed;
• components of the seed – pulp + endosperm;
• The color of the endosperm is initially transparent, but by the time of ripening it acquires a light yellow tint - the oil component of the pulp partially passes into the liquid part.

There is a common misconception that coconut is a nut, since its close relatives are cherry or apricot.

Recipe with cocoa powder

Coconut juice is not easy to come by. Usually it is released with impurities, that is, not in a “pure” form. Modern baristas have found an alternative in the form of condensed milk. However, the invigorating drink with its addition does not have a rich aroma.

Coffee made with coconut milk with the addition of cocoa powder is one of women's favorite drinks. Its consistency is dense, the smell is amazing, and the taste is rich and memorable.

Ingredients:

• coconut fruit juice;
• Arabica beans;
• granulated sugar;
• cocoa powder;
• brown sugar (optional);
• ice (optional);
• mineral water.

Cooking method:

1. You need to make a powder mass from Arabica beans. To do this, we recommend using a coffee grinder. Processing time – 1 minute.
2. Brew strong espresso from the resulting raw materials. If you have a sweet tooth, add granulated sugar to it. Stir the drink well and leave it to cool.
3. Use a blender to blend the remaining ingredients: cocoa powder, brown sugar, ice (if using), and some water. The last ingredient is necessary to ensure that the coffee is not very concentrated.
4. Pour the prepared drink into a glass glass with thick walls. Enjoy the pleasant chocolate taste.

If you decide to treat yourself to sweet cocoa-based coffee in winter, then adding ice to it is not recommended. This puts you at risk of getting sick.

Exotic or tradition

The sweet liquid from the pulp of the fruit can be used instead of milk of animal origin (cow and goat). Not everyone can drink regular milk due to allergies or lactose intolerance. For vegetarians, the original recipe will also allow them to prepare their favorite drink with a mild taste without disrupting the nutritional system. During Lent, an exotic product will be an excellent alternative to animal milk.

It is not worth completely replacing the usual cow's milk with a tropical option. It is not recommended to exceed the daily norm of 100 grams, but 10-15 g of coconut milk will only bring benefits.

With added vanilla

This drink is considered tropical, because there is something overseas in its taste. It is recommended to brew vanilla-based coconut coffee in the summer by adding frozen water. It is perfectly refreshing and gives an amazing aroma.

Grocery list:

• strong espresso;
• coconut milk;
• granulated sugar;
• vanilla powder;
• mineral water;

The recipe includes the following steps:

1. You can use any coffee drink as a base, but espresso is best. It has a rich taste, smell and excellent consistency for combining with aromatic spices.
2. Once it is ready, dissolve granulated sugar in it. Stir well.
3. Heat the milk, preferably on the stove. Dissolve a pinch of vanilla in it.
4. Blend the spiced coconut juice into a foam.
5. Prepare the container from which you will drink coffee. Pour espresso into it, and then hot vanilla milk.
6. Serve the drink to the table.

Homemade product

You can buy coconut milk, or you can make it yourself. In the latter case, all you need is grated coconut (either fresh pulp or ready-made shavings will do) and water. Just fill a glass of shavings with water for several hours (or better yet, overnight) and put it in the refrigerator. The chips need to be thoroughly softened and saturated. The next day, put it in a blender, add water (about 4 glasses) and beat everything until smooth. Healthy milk is almost ready. All that remains is to strain it through cheesecloth to get rid of uncrushed pieces.

And here is an alternative method, using boiling water and hands instead of a blender.

• The shavings are placed in a blender and carefully and slowly poured with boiling water. Then mix and leave the coconut puree to cool.
• Holding the cheesecloth over a bowl, place the puree into it and squeeze out.
• Pour boiling water over the squeezed cake again and repeat the spin cycle. And then 1-2 more times.

If you put coconut milk in the refrigerator, within 24 hours the coconut milk and coconut cream will separate (into thinner and thicker parts). If you then shake the liquid, it will resemble liquid sour cream.

Residents of northern countries are increasingly including exotic foods in their diet. An example of this is coconut milk. It has only become widespread in the last decade. What motivates these innovators who promote its use?

Cappuccino with coconut milk

Coffee and coconut are a great combination. But for those who do not like the bitter taste, it is better to brew cappuccino from Arabica beans.

Ingredients:

• cold espresso;
• cow's milk;
• coconut milk;
• granulated sugar.

Use any device to prepare a delicious, invigorating drink. Add sugar to it as desired. Next, a milk mix is ​​made and placed on the stove.

As soon as the liquid begins to heat up, whisk it until a thick foam forms. Do not bring the mixture to a boil! Prepare a glass beaker. Pour the cooled espresso into it, and pour the milk mix on top in a thin stream.

If you do everything correctly, a beautiful light foam will appear at the top of the glass.

You can simplify your task and mix the finished cappuccino with coconut syrup. The result is an equally tasty drink.

Harm during pregnancy

The drink can harm the health of a pregnant woman if she is diagnosed with:

• hypertonicity of the uterus (can cause miscarriage);
• toxicosis;
• high pressure;
• diseases of the stomach, gall bladder and pancreas.

If there are no complications and the pregnancy is proceeding normally, then 1-2 cups of weak coffee with milk per day can even benefit the expectant mother. In any case, it is better to consult a doctor.

We cannot say unequivocally whether coffee becomes more harmful or beneficial when dairy products are added. Both scientific research and personal experience give conflicting results. Whatever version of the drink you prefer, follow the measure and be attentive to your own body - you should not ignore the appearance of unpleasant symptoms after drinking it.

Coconut coffee shake

This drink has a pleasant aroma and beautiful color. It is recommended for women who are watching their weight, as the number of calories in it is minimal.

Components:

• Robusta or Arabica beans;
• granulated sugar;
• coconut syrup;
• coconut shavings.

Step by step recipe:

1. Grind the grains to form a dust. This is the main raw material for preparing the drink. You should not use a low-grade product, as this will spoil its taste.
2. Brew strong espresso using any method.
3. Coconut milk in coffee (can be replaced with syrup), poured warm. Stir both liquids.
4. Pour the mixture into a blender or shaker. Approximate beating time is 1 minute.
5. Pour the contents into a thick glass glass. Garnish the coffee with coconut flakes.

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Latte with coconut milk

This is a very popular Italian drink, which has many fans not only in Europe, but also beyond its borders. It is served in tall glasses.

A latte is prepared from fresh coffee beans, from which strong coffee is brewed. Its main highlight is milk that is well whipped to a state of fluffy foam.

To prepare the right latte, take 2 times more milk than coffee.

The tropical taste of coconut will add piquancy to the drink. First, brew strong coffee, then sweeten it. After this, heat the cow product and beat it well with a whisk. An alternative way is to use a blender.

Combine both ingredients so that they do not mix in a glass goblet. Enjoy the taste of a tropical latte.

Kokochino

The taste of this drink is dominated by pleasant creamy notes, harmoniously complementing the taste of strong coffee. This is one of the most interesting and memorable drinks that every coffee lover should try.

Ingredients:

• espresso - 30 ml;
• cow and coke milk - 150 ml;
• coconut syrup - 20 ml.

How to cook:

1. Pour the syrup into a cup.

   

2. Make espresso.

   

3. Pour the syrup over freshly brewed coffee.

   

4. Whip the milk until a stable foam appears. Place it on top of the coffee-coconut mixture.

   

5. Serve in a glass, generously sprinkled with coconut.

   

Coconut milk doesn't last long; it freezes and separates. To extend the shelf life of the product, pour it into ice trays and store it in the freezer.

Making milk from chips

You can use the tropical nut to make delicious milk. To do this you will need to take its pulp. But if a simpler and more interesting option is making coffee with coconut flakes.

Components:

• mineral water;
• tropical nut juice;
• coconut flakes;
• fatty cow's milk.

Take a container and fill it with water, milk and shavings (the amount of liquids should be the same). It is placed on the stove to simmer for at least 5 minutes. During this time, foam will begin to form. Remove it with a spoon.

Strain the hot mixture using cheesecloth or a sieve. Squeeze the main raw materials well. The prepared liquid must be placed in the refrigerator to infuse. Duration – 1 day.

Do not throw away the pulp remaining after filtration. You can make delicious cookies from it.

Treat yourself to an aromatic sweet drink by making espresso and adding the preparation to it.

Soy

This is perhaps the most “classic” of plant-based alternatives. Soy milk can be found in almost every coffee shop and is quite common on supermarket shelves. Its taste is neutral, with a slight hint of legumes. The composition, depending on the manufacturer, may vary - for example, gellan gum is added as a stabilizer to milk created specifically for making cappuccino (for example, Alpro Professionals) so that it whips better and maintains its texture. And although a drink made with soy milk will not taste exactly the same as with cow’s milk, it is quite possible to achieve good foam and a balanced taste with “milk for professionals.”

However, soy milk has a significant drawback: it curdles with acidic coffee varieties. To prevent this, you can try adding slightly cooled coffee to cold milk and whisking it like raff. In addition, manufacturers do not recommend heating soy milk above 60 degrees, since at higher temperatures it can also curdle.

In addition to classic soy milk, there are also flavored options: banana, vanilla, chocolate. If you like to experiment with flavors, why not give it a try?

The benefits of an exotic drink

Coconut cream goes great with coffee. But such a drink is not only tasty, but also very healthy. Tropical nut is a natural ingredient that contains many vitamins and beneficial microelements.

Benefits of its use:

1. The product contains a large amount of fiber, which facilitates the process of digesting food. This component is necessary for the body to maintain the balance of intestinal microflora.
2. It provides protection to the body from harmful breakdown products. Helps fight excess weight by stimulating the export of accumulated waste from the intestines.
3. Contains lauric acid, which supports the immune system. The substance has anti-inflammatory and antibactericidal properties.
4. Contains cytokines that strengthen the walls of blood vessels. Cardiologists recommend drinking coconut milk to prevent thrombosis.
5. The product has an analgesic effect on the lesions. Drinking a drink prepared on its basis is recommended if you have ulcers and arthritis.
6. It contains no harmful cholesterol. At the same time, it stimulates the export of this substance from the body.
7. The tropical nut contains a huge amount of useful substances: phosphorus, manganese, vitamins B, B3, C, magnesium, ascorbic acid.
8. Its cake is used to improve sexual function in men, due to its positive effect on the prostate.
9. Coconut milk perfectly removes phlegm from the respiratory system. Therefore, it is recommended to drink it for asthma, bronchitis and similar ailments.
10. Facilitates the course of diseases of the genitourinary system.

Scientists have proven that regular consumption of tropical nut juice improves metabolic processes (metabolism). It is also recommended to drink it to improve well-being after a grueling physical workout.

Bzhu and kbzhu coffee per 100 grams

Coffee itself is low-calorie, with no more than 24 kcal per 100 ml. But this statement is true if you drink it without milk, sugar, cream, ice cream and do not eat pastries or cakes. Therefore, without any additives, it can be consumed even on mono-diets.

It contains few micronutrients. Vitamin RR and NE - 0.6 mg, with a norm of 20 mg per day. Potassium 38 mg (2500 mg), phosphorus only 7 mg, at normal levels - 800 mg and calcium 5 mg (1000 mg).

With milk and sugar

It’s easier to count the calorie content of a drink separately, that is, for each component. One teaspoon of refined white sugar contains 25 kcal, and one teaspoon of brown cane sugar contains 15 kcal. If you use a sweetener, the energy value will not increase at all.

50 ml of skim milk contains 15 kcal, and whole milk contains 24 units.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the BZHU of cognac

If you cook with the addition of cane sugar and skim milk, then 100 ml of kbju will be equal to:

• 0.31 g protein;
• 0.14 g fat;
• 7.14 g carbohydrates.

Calorie content is 34 units.

If we are talking about “Cappuccino”, then the calorie content of a standard 180 ml portion is equal to 200 units, since the composition also includes cream and sugar. When consumed three times a day, such a drink will account for a quarter of the total possible daily calorie intake.

“Latte” is prepared using milk, which has a high fat content. Even if you do not add sugar, then 200 ml accounts for 95 kcal, and if you add sugar, the nutritional value increases to 149 units.

Cream adds more calories. The safest are vegetable liquid ones, 1 tablespoon contains from 10 to 20 kcal. And in dry ones from 30 to 50 units, the leaders in nutritional value are whipped, fatty – 50 kcal.

Those who love ice cream should also be careful, adding literally 50 g, you add + 113.5 units to the calorie content. A teaspoon of condensed milk will add 35 units, and a teaspoon of chocolate syrup will add 15 units.

With milk without sugar

You can drink coffee with milk without sugar, then the kbju will be equal to:

• 1.78 g of protein or 2% of the RSP;
• 1.41 g fat, 1%;
• 2.68 g carbohydrates, 1%.

Nutritional value of 100 ml - 26.7 kcal. The calculation is based on the use of whole milk.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the BZHU catfish

No sugar and no milk

Kbju coffee 100 g is:

• 13.9 g protein;
• 14.4 g fat;
• 4.1 g carbohydrates.

The energy value is 200.6 kcal.

One tablespoon contains 12-18 g of ground grains with a hill, in a teaspoon from 4 to 6 g. This difference in numbers is due to the fact that the grains have different grinding. The smaller it is, the more it can fit in a spoon. The same rule applies to soluble, freeze-dried, granulated will be less in a spoon than in powder form.

Per 100 ml usually add 1-2 teaspoons. Accordingly, if you add 2 tsp, without any other additives, the calorie content of the drink will be from 16 to 24 units.

The most harmless drinks include Americano and Expresso without the addition of milk, cream and sugar. Frappe is considered low-calorie, but on the condition that there is nothing in it except water and ground grains. The drink is prepared by whipping coffee with cold water and ice. Its calorie content is the same as the two above.

It is a misconception that green coffee has less calories than black coffee. Bzhu 100 g of product is equal to:

• 12.3 g protein;
• 0.2 g fat;
• 35.7 g carbohydrates.

Nutritional value – 222 kcal. It is obtained by drying the grains rather than roasting them. In this form, they retain large quantities of antioxidants, tannins and caffeine. Therefore, you should not unequivocally believe what they write about “magical” properties for weight loss. In fact, green and roasted grains actually improve lymphatic drainage, enhance physical and mental activity, but do not in any way affect the weight loss process.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the BJU of broccoli

It is not recommended to replace sugar with a sweetener. It really won’t add extra calories to the drink, but it will provoke appetite, so it’s too difficult to resist the temptation to eat something tasty along with a cup of aromatic drink.

Soluble and ground

All packages of instant coffee indicate the calorie content of 100 g of the product, regardless of the manufacturer and country of origin. Average instant coffee:

• 15 g proteins;
• 3.6 g fat;
• 7 g carbohydrates.

Calorie content of 100 g is equal to 118.7 units.

The real leader in terms of minimum calorie content is granulated Nescafe Gold - 49 units. For example, 100 g of Black Gold Card contains 92.4 kcal, and Ambassador contains 329 units.

Calorie content

The number of calories in a drink depends primarily on the characteristics of its preparation. For example, the calorie content of a latte made with coconut milk, brewed with the addition of heavy cream, granulated sugar and vanilla is very high. Women who watch their figure will have to give it up.

But tropical coffee made without sweeteners, on the contrary, is recommended to improve metabolism. Coconut is an ingredient that stimulates the elimination of toxins from the intestines. Yes, it is high in calories, but fats and carbohydrates that enter the body after consuming it are quickly broken down. For this reason, nutritionists recommend preparing desserts and drinks from this nut.

We can calculate the approximate number of calories in 1 cup of coffee brewed with coconut. Arabica beans – up to 10 kcal, granulated sugar – up to 30 kcal (1 spoon), tropical nut milk – up to 50 kcal.

In total, a cup of this exquisite and aromatic drink contains approximately 100 kilocalories.

Coconut coffee is not only tasty and healthy, but also an invigorating drink that activates mental activity. It contains a large number of microelements necessary to maintain life.

Popular brands that produce 3 in 1 coffee

Russian brand Petrovskaya Sloboda The high popularity of 3-in-1 bags allowed coffee producers to include such a drink in their product line. Some companies specialize only in instant forms, others produce absolutely all types - from grain to packaged. In Russia, the most popular brands have deservedly become:

• McCoffee. A true leader in the production of ground coffee. Reasonable prices and memorable advertising earned the brand the love of Russians. The brand's drinks are rich thanks to the careful processing of grains collected in Asia. The correct recipe and different degrees of roasting made it possible to create a tasty and aromatic 3 in 1 instant coffee. The line includes drinks marked “soft”, “classic”, “original”, “strong”, also available in this format: latte, cappuccino and caramel latte . The cost per bag starts from 12 rubles.
• Arabica beans in the composition allow you to get a rich, rich taste and high strength of coffee. Drinks from this brand dissolve perfectly even in warm water, leaving no sediment. The choice of flavors is huge: from “classic” and “soft” to “coffee charge” and “strong”; for gourmets there is coffee with creamy and caramel aroma. The price per stick starts at 10 rubles.
• An Asian company that introduced its products to the Russian market more than 20 years ago. The use of cheap flavorings, chicory and other substitutes for natural grains gives the drink a strong aroma and bitter taste, so its sugar content is higher than others. The granules do not dissolve well and leave sediment at the bottom of the cup. The line includes coffee of different strengths.

One of the most common brands on the post-Soviet coffee market. It is fundamentally different from other drinks of the Cappuccino di Torino brand, it has an excellent taste and aroma, a delicate coffee foam forms on the surface, and a nice bonus is the included bag of grated chocolate. If a standard 3-in-1 bag costs about 9 rubles, then the new exquisite dessert has more weight and a price of 25 rubles and more.

• Petrovskaya Sloboda. A Russian brand that produces one of the best 3-in-1 coffees. The harmonious taste and rich aroma are enjoyed by the residents of our country. A special feature of the brand is a rich collection of drinks: there are classic ones of different strengths, and gourmet ones, with the aroma of hazelnut, condensed milk, almonds, caramel, coconut or ice cream. The price is more than affordable - for a bright bag you will have to pay about 12 rubles.
• Jockey. The brand, which has long been known throughout the world, recently launched a 3-in-1 drink format on the market, which is not inferior in quality to more expensive and famous competitors. Unfortunately, there are only three coffee options in the line so far: “soft,” “delicate,” and “strong,” which can be purchased for an average of 9 rubles.

The Jockey brand has launched the production of three varieties of coffee in bags. The 3-in-1 coffee format is very popular all over the world. Its main and, perhaps, only indisputable advantage is quick and simple preparation. The product contains low quality coffee raw materials or even its substitutes. Vegetable fats can also hardly be called healthy, and their calorie content is high. However, lovers of instant coffee continue to drink it with pleasure, because it is prepared in seconds, and the taste of the drink is sweet and pleasant.

general characteristics

Contrary to the popular belief that many of us have formed under the influence of advertising, coconut milk is not at all the liquid that “splashes” inside each coconut. This substance is the so-called coconut water or, simply put, coconut juice.

In fact, coconut milk - that same snow-white liquid from advertising videos - is a product that is obtained artificially. To prepare it, the pulp of a well-ripened nut is grated, and then the resulting pulp is squeezed out. This is how first-press milk is obtained - the thickest and sweetest, it is valued above all. If you dilute the already squeezed pulp with juice and squeeze it again, you get second-press milk. This product will have a more liquid consistency, and its cost will be significantly lower.

Among Europeans, the French were the first to appreciate coconut milk. In the homeland of the Three Musketeers, this product is known as “Asian cream” due to its high fat content. Indeed, in terms of its composition, virgin coconut milk may well be considered an alternative to regular cow's milk cream.