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    Coconut Butter

    Published: Jul 21, 2020 · Modified: Oct 9, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 43 Comments

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    Photo of a little glass of coconut butter with a honey dipper and the words coconut butter on top

    Coconut butter, a creamy, tasty, and delightful recipe. It's super easy to make and it only requires 1 ingredient and 2 minutes of your time!

    Photo of a little glass of coconut butter with a honey dipper in it

    This recipe is life-changing! I’m a huge nut butter lover, but coconut butter is just out of this world. I ADORE coconut flavor and I couldn't wait to try this recipe. And the results are just mind-blowing!

    Shredded coconut is pretty affordable compared to some nuts and seeds, and this specific recipe won't cost you a lot of money. Besides, it's healthier than the ones you'll find at the grocery store, as it doesn't contain any additives or preservatives.

    Coconut butter goes well with pretty much everything: as a spread, as a topping for your desserts, in your smoothies... And the list goes on and on! Go ahead and add it to all your favorite recipes.

    Coconut butter, a super tasty, smooth, and creamy homemade butter. It's so healthy and easy to prepare, and it's ready in just 2 minutes. To make it you only need 1 ingredient: shredded coconut.

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    1. How to make coconut butter - Step by step
    2. Pro tips
    3. What is coconut butter?
    4. How to store coconut butter
    5. How to serve coconut butter
    6. Looking for more how-to recipes?
    7. Did you make this coconut butter recipe?
    8. 📖 Recipe
    9. Coconut Butter

    How to make coconut butter - Step by step

    Step-by-step photos of how to make coconut butter
    • Add the shredded coconut (photo 1) to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth (photo 2).
    • Use your coconut butter immediately.

    Pro tips

    • It's better to use a powerful blender (I used a Vitamix) for this recipe. If you do, the coconut butter will be ready in just 1 or 2 minutes and it'll have a smooth and creamy texture.
    • If you only have a food processor, the butter will take about 8 to 10 minutes to be ready, although you'll get the same result.
    • You need to add at least 2 cups of unsweetened shredded coconut (180 g) to get a good consistency; if you add less of it, your blender or food processor won’t be able to blend the coconut properly and your coconut butter won’t have a good texture.
    • It should have a creamy texture, similar to peanut butter or almond butter.
    • If the shredded coconut sticks to the sides while blending, just use a knife or a wooden spoon to scrape down the sides.
    Photo of 2 toasts with some coconut butter spread on them

    What is coconut butter?

    It is a delicious kind of vegan butter made with shredded coconut. Since it doesn't contain any added sugars, preservatives, or dairy, this homemade coconut butter is healthy and nutritious and does not have cholesterol at all.

    How to store coconut butter

    Keep it in a jar or sealed container at room temperature and it will last for at least 2 weeks. It might harden once cooled and sometimes it separates out into 2 layers (the oil in it tends to separate to the top).

    If this happens just mix it until well combined or heat it up a little bit by submerging the sealed container in warm or hot water, on a double boiler, or in a microwave.

    However, if you use butter on warm food, it should melt quite easily because of the heat.

    How to serve coconut butter

    You can use this vegan butter by spreading it over a toast, in smoothies, or even in your pancakes, muffins, cakes, waffles... They'll get a delicious slight coconut taste!

    It would also work great as a replacement for cashew butter (or any other kind of vegan butter) in any recipe.

    Looking for more how-to recipes?

    • Coconut Whipped Cream
    • Vegan Whipped Cream
    • Coconut Flour
    • Vegan Royal Icing
    • Coconut Yogurt
    Photo of a glass of coconut butter with a honey dipper

    Did you make this coconut butter recipe?

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    📖 Recipe

    Square photo of a glass of coconut butter with a honey dipper in it

    Coconut Butter

    Coconut butter, a creamy, tasty, and delightful recipe. It's super easy to make and it only requires 1 ingredient and 2 minutes of your time!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: How to
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cup (16 tbsp)
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

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    • 3 cups shredded or desiccated unsweetened coconut
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    Instructions

    • Add the shredded coconut to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
    • Serve your coconut butter as a replacement for cashew butter (or any other kind of vegan butter) in any recipe.
    • Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 2 weeks.

    Notes

    • It's better to use a powerful blender (I used a Vitamix) for this recipe. If you do, the coconut butter will be ready in just 1 or 2 minutes and it'll have a smooth and creamy texture.
    • If you only have a food processor, the butter will take about 8 to 10 minutes to be ready, although you'll get the same result.
    • You need to add at least 2 cups of shredded coconut (180 g) to get a good consistency; if you add less of it, your blender or food processor won’t be able to blend the coconut properly and your coconut butter won’t have a good texture.
    • It should have a creamy texture, similar to peanut butter or almond butter.
    • If the shredded coconut sticks to the sides while blending, just use a knife or a wooden spoon to scrape down the sides.
    • The coconut butter might harden once cooled and sometimes it separates out into 2 layers (the oil in it tends to separate to the top). If this happens, just mix it until well combined or heat it up a little bit by submerging the sealed container in warm water, on a double boiler, or in a microwave. However, if you use it on warm food, it should melt quite easily because of the heat.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.6g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 5.6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 3mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 1.1g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Update Notes: This post was originally published in June of 2018, but was republished with new photos, step-by-step instructions, and tips in January of 2022.

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    Comments

    1. Cheryl says

      April 17, 2023 at 2:24 pm

      I couldn’t get my coconut to reach butter. It changed consistency but was still dry ??? Can I add something like coconut milk or oil to make it work. I have a breville food processor. After well over half an hour still no
      Butter 😥😥 😢😢

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      • Iosune says

        April 17, 2023 at 3:05 pm

        Hi Cheryl! Maybe your food processor wasn't powerful enough, but you could add a little bit of coconut oil until it gets the consistency you're looking for. Hope it works!

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