Coconut Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of coconut syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

Toasted unsweetened coconut flakes steeped in simple syrup give this coffee syrup a nutty, real-coconut flavor that's great in iced lattes, cold brew and lemonade.

Prep 5 min

Cook 12 min

Cooling 20 min

Total 37 min

Servings 10

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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1.0 cup (60.0 g)unsweetened coconut flakes
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)water
1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
pinch of fine sea salt

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Instructions

Toast the coconut flakes in a dry saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until most are golden and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
Carefully pour in the water (it will sizzle), add the sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat, cover and steep for 20 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing hard on the coconut to release the syrup; discard the flakes.
Stir in the vanilla and salt, cool and refrigerate in a clean bottle.

Tips

Flakes strain out more easily and taste better than shredded coconut.
A thin layer of coconut oil may set on top in the fridge; shake the bottle or spoon it off.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make coconut syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking, plus 20 minutes to rest. The recipe makes about 1 1/4 cups (10 servings).

How should I store coconut syrup?

Refrigerate in a clean, airtight bottle for up to 2 weeks, or freeze in an ice-cube tray for up to 3 months.

Can I make coconut syrup ahead?

Make it up to 2 weeks ahead.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Toasted unsweetened coconut flakes steeped in simple syrup give this coffee syrup a nutty, real-coconut flavor that's great in iced lattes, cold brew and lemonade.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

78 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

20.0g Carbs

0.0g Protein

20.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~780 cal · 0g fat · 200g carbs · 0g protein · 200g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 78 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 15 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 11 min·0.6 mi·~1100 steps
Moderate cycling 8 min·1.6 mi
Swimming laps 11 min
Jogging 8 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Stair climbing 7 min·~650 steps
Dancing 13 min
Bodyweight circuit training 8 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 18 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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