Ripples Nigeria shares a Tiger Nut and Coconut Milk Yoghurt recipe to help families nourish children with local ingredients.
- Made with tiger nuts and coconuts—locally available, affordable, and allergy-friendly
- Naturally sweet and rich in fiber, healthy fats, and essential minerals
- Easy to prepare at home with no additives, preservatives, or special equipment
Share this recipe with a mother or caregiver today—and help us nourish a generation, one bowl at a time.
At Ripples Nigeria, we believe that every child deserves a healthy start, no matter where they’re born or what’s on the family’s table. That’s why we’re excited to share a simple, affordable, and highly nutritious recipe that any mother can prepare using ingredients found in many local markets.
Introducing: Tiger – nut and Coconut Milk Yoghurt – a creamy, plant-based milk yoghurt packed with nutrients to support growing children and nourish entire families.
🌰 What Are Tiger nuts?
Despite their name, tiger nuts aren’t nuts at all, they’re small, wrinkled tubers that grow underground. Also known locally as aya (Hausa), aki hausa (Igbo), or ofio (Yoruba), tiger nuts have long been valued in African diets for their naturally sweet flavor and impressive health benefits.
Tiger nuts are:
- Rich in fiber, supporting healthy digestion
- A source of iron, magnesium, and potassium
- Packed with healthy fats and natural sugars, ideal for children’s energy and development
- Naturally sweet, helping reduce the need for added sugar
- Gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free, making them safe for many special diets
These humble tubers are a nutritional powerhouse, perfect for families seeking affordable ways to nourish their children.
Why This Recipe Matters
In communities where access to dairy or fortified infant formulas is limited, innovation and local wisdom go a long way. This yoghurt offers a powerful blend of fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based calcium, all from ingredients mothers already know and trust: tiger – nuts and coconuts.
It’s a low-cost, sustainable alternative to store-bought milk products and requires no special equipment or additives.
🥥 Tiger nut and Coconut Milk Yoghurt Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 medium-sized coconuts (fresh)
- 1.5 kg tiger nuts (soaked weight)
- 3 liters of clean water
Directions:
- Clean the Tiger nuts
Wash thoroughly in running clean water. Rinse at least 3 times to remove dirt. - Ferment the Tigernuts
Soak the cleaned tiger nuts in 5 liters of water and allow to ferment for 3 days at room temperature. - Prepare the Coconuts
Crack open the coconuts and remove the white meat. Chop into small pieces. - Blend
After fermentation, drain and rinse the tiger nuts. Blend together the coconut meal, add 3 liters of clean water until smooth. - Strain and Enjoy
Use a clean muslin cloth or sieve to strain the mixture into a bowl or jar. Store in a cool place or refrigerate. Serve as a refreshing drink or gently warm for a thicker yoghurt-like texture.
🌿 Nutritional Benefits:
- Tiger nuts: Fiber-rich and high in minerals like iron and potassium
- Coconut: Energy-boosting fats and antimicrobial benefits
- Fermentation: Enhances nutrient absorption and gut health
Helping Families Thrive
This recipe is part of Ripples Nigeria’s mission to empower families with practical, home-based nutrition solutions. By sharing recipes based on local, affordable ingredients, the recipes can help reduce malnutrition and restore dignity to the everyday act of meeting the nutritional feeding needs of a child.
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