3tablespoonscoconut oil(or other suitable fat - optional)
Instructions
Blender Method
Place water, dairy-free milk powder, sweetener, salt, vanilla and coconut oil (if using) in blender.
Blend until well combined.
Stovetop Method
Place dairy-free milk in pan. Heat over low heat until simmering.
Add sweetener and stir well. Heat until simmering.
Reduce heat and simmer until it's a thick consistency like condensed milk.
Add salt and vanilla, if using, and stir to combine.
Notes
High-Speed Blender: I used my Vitamix to make this milk (here is a link to where to get it on Amazon). You will obviously get a smoother result by using a high-powered blender than a regular one.
Sweetener: Although xylitol is great for a candida-friendly version, stevia is as well, and stevia is also a great AIP option. If you want to use stevia, then use 7/8 cup shredded coconut and a little more than 1/4 tsp of stevia extract. You can leave the vanilla and salt the same. For an unsweetened condensed milk, just leave out the sweetener and vanilla.
Coconut Oil: You can add some coconut oil to either recipe to make it more creamy if you like. You can also use butter or a nut or seed butter. Of course butter has dairy in it so don't use it if you need this recipe to be vegan, however I prefer butter for this recipe. Lighter-colored nut butters like cashew will make a more appealing-looking final result.