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    Homemade Coconut Butter Recipe

    Last modified: May 16, 2021. Originally posted: January 18, 2021 By Sophia DeSantis

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    It's amazing how easy it is to make homemade coconut butter! Not only is it super simple and fast, but you save so much money too.

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    I love using coconut butter as a whole food ingredient in my baking and desserts, but it is so expensive to buy! Thank goodness there is a much less expensive option that doesn't take much time.

    When I figured out how easy it was to make coconut butter, especially with only one ingredient, I couldn't understand why store bought is just so expensive! I don't think I'll ever go back to buying it again.

    Ingredients

    Or should I say, ingredient, as there's only one!

    • Unsweetened shredded coconut, but flakes work too!
    A pile of shredded coconut next to a pile of flaked coconut on a wooden surface

    How To Make Coconut Butter

    I cannot stress enough how easy this recipe is, seriously. Here's what you need to do:

    1. Put coconut into a blender. Top view of blender filled with shredded coconut
    2. Blend until creamy and smooth.Wooden spoon taken coconut butter out of a blender
    3. Pour into an airtight container.Blender pouring coconut butter into a glass jar
    4. Use in your favorite recipes!Wooden spoon in a glass jar filled with coconut butter

    Ways to use coconut butter

    In addition to spreading it on toast or just eating it with a spoon, there are numerous ways to use it!

    Add it to your favorite smoothies:

    • Healthy Banana Berry Smoothie
    • Protein Coffee Smoothie
    • Pina Colada Smoothie

    Use as a topping on:

    • Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancakes
    • Banana Oat Blender Muffins
    • Healthy Vegan Apple Muffins

    Substitute for butter in baked goods:

    • Apple Cinnamon Scones
    • Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Chickpea Blondies
    • Healthy Vegan Cookie Dough
    • Ultimate Vegan Date Brownies

    Tips and tricks

    This recipe couldn't be easier, but here are some tips to ensure you're making the best coconut butter ever!

    • Using a high speed blender is the best way to achieve the right texture. If you don't have one, a food processor will work but will take a little longer.
    • Make sure to scrape down the sides of the blender and take your time to get the right consistency, it will happen, it just takes time.
    • If you don't have shredded coconut, flaked will suffice but it will take longer to thin out.
    • Store your coconut butter in an airtight container. You can keep in in your pantry for up to 3 months!

    Common Questions

    What is the difference between coconut oil and butter?

    Coconut oil is made from the oil extracted from coconut meat, whereas coconut butter is made from the coconut meat. Both contain fat but coconut butter also has the nutrients from the coconut that the oil does not.

    What is coconut butter used for?

    You can use coconut butter as a spread, for cooking, or as a butter substitute in baking!

    What is coconut butter made of?

    Coconut butter is made from only coconut! It's simply blended until smooth.

    Does coconut butter taste good?

    It sure does, that is as long as you like the taste of coconut. Since it's made solely from coconut meat, that's what it tastes like.

    More Vegan Condiment Recipes

    Making your own condiments at home has so many benefits. Homemade condiments are generally healthier as you can make them from whole food ingredients, and the flavors are so fresh and tasty! Check out these other plant based condiment recipes:

    • Homemade Tomatillo Salsa Verde
    • Garlic Aioli
    • Vegan Nutella
    • Gluten Free Vegan Teriyaki Sauce
    • Vegan Buffalo Sauce
    • The Best Homemade Ranch Dressing
    • Passion Fruit Syrup
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    How to Make Coconut Butter

    Sophia DeSantis
    Learning how to make coconut butter at home can save you so much money! It's simple, fast and can be stored to use in just about anything.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course 30 Minutes or Less, Condiment, Sauce, Topping
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 142 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 16 ounces unsweetened shredded coconut

    Optional add ins:

    • sea salt
    • vanilla extract
    • sweetener of choice

    Instructions
     

    • Put coconut into a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. This may take a little bit, and may need you to stop and scrape the sides down depending on the type of blender you are using, but it will get super smooth and drippy. You can also try using a food processor but it will take longer.
    • Use in your favorite recipes!

    Notes

    • You can also use flaked but it may take longer to get smooth.
    • This makes just under 2 cups, serving size is 2 tablespoons.

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 74mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Chelsee Lee

      January 21, 2021 at 10:11 am

      Awesome!

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