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Best Coconut Water Substitute

Seeking a coconut water substitute that shares the same thirst-quenching benefit beyond plain old water? Here are 15 coconut water alternatives plus an easy homemade coconut water alternative.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Southeast Asian
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 15kcal
Author Rachel

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups hot water

Instructions

  • Steep the unsweetened shredded coconut in hot water for 5-10 minutes.
  • Strain the shredded coconut out and use the water as you would in any recipe that calls for coconut water.
  • If you need it a little sweeter, add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the water and stir to dissolve.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg