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    Coconut Butter

    Published: Jul 21, 2020 · Modified: Oct 9, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 41 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.

    Contents hide
    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. 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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    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 6 votes
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    Course: How to
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 2 minutes
    Servings: 1 cup (16 tbsp)
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

    US Customary - Metric
    • 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

    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. kim nedz says

      November 03, 2021 at 3:28 pm

      Hi, I made it. It was hard, but I was determined. I do not have a Vitmix so I used multiple items that I have. I started out with a food processor. Which was a bit difficult to use for this recipe. I move the clump of coconut to my NutriBullet. It helped a lot. However I did not get that "Peanut Butter texture", I moved the clump to my Oster 14 speed blender. That did the trick. I have a speed called Liquefy. That did the trick. I had to use the spatula a few times to get it off the sides but it worked. Can't wait to use it in the recipe for Pancakes from Dr. Nick. Keto recipes. Thanks for the recipe for the coconut butter.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        November 05, 2021 at 10:23 am

        Hi! Sounds so good 🙂

        Reply
    2. Rachel Phillips says

      August 04, 2021 at 10:05 am

      Hi ,. I tried to make this this afternoon & it didn't work. I've got an optimum blender which is a high powered blender and it just threw the coconut up the side of the blender 🤣 I can laugh about it, but I'm disappointed. I will use it in my cereal.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        August 06, 2021 at 9:31 am

        Hi Rachel! I'm so sorry! Don't know what could have happened 🙁 I'm sure you did but, did you follow the recipe to the T? Also, did you read the notes?

        Reply
    3. Mantas says

      March 11, 2021 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      Deliciuos! Never tried to make coconut butter:-)) made a double batch .

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        March 12, 2021 at 11:41 am

        Hi! So glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    4. Kevin Keyes says

      December 02, 2020 at 5:20 pm

      I am thinkin add a little cinnamon and stativa for toast......do you have any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        December 04, 2020 at 8:26 am

        Hi Kevin! I haven't tried it myself! Sorry 🙂

        Reply
    5. Manuela says

      September 17, 2020 at 9:13 am

      Hi, I tried to make this in a vitamix. I blended it for more than 5 mins and it still wasn’t smooth as in your pics. Much more gritty. What speed did you use?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        September 18, 2020 at 12:27 pm

        Hi Manuela! I also used a Vitamix and it was ready in just 2 minutes 🙂 Did you follow the recipe to the T? I recommend you to use medium speed all time!

        Reply
    6. Ken says

      July 21, 2020 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      You should have mentioned that results do differ depending on what brand of shredded coconut you use. I have gotten the best results with "Let do Organic" unsweetened organic coconut, I use 5 of the 8 oz bags at a time. I did try the Vitacost brand once and just could not get a smooth texture. BTW, I am using a vitimix.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        July 23, 2020 at 1:30 pm

        Thanks for the advice Ken! Have a nice day 🙂

        Reply
    7. Angel Shidaker says

      December 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm

      What would happen if I used sweetened coconut. I have a ton in my cupboard I bought on clearance.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 19, 2019 at 1:46 pm

        Hi Angel! I haven't tried it myself, so I'm not sure if it would work. The flavor would be sweet, though, but if you don't mind, it's not a problem 🙂

        Reply
        • Polly says

          September 06, 2022 at 10:48 am

          Given how there is a sweet spot where the volume is perfect for getting the blender to work best, what size container did you use? I’ve got the low profile 64 oz and a little 32 oz. What volume of coconut do you think would work?

        • Iosune Robles says

          September 07, 2022 at 12:43 pm

          Hi Polly! I don't remember the container size, sorry!

    8. Bharat says

      December 16, 2019 at 7:56 pm

      What are some tips to store this coconut butter in fridge for 3-6 months? Also when desiccated coconut can stay on shelf for shelf for so long why can't the coconut butter stay in fridge for atleast 6 months?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 17, 2019 at 10:17 am

        Hi Bharat! I'm so sorry, but I can't help you. I just keep it in the fridge for a couple of weeks, that's all. Dry food always lasts much more. However, I've read it can last at least a few months even in the pantry, but I'm not 100% sure. Have a nice day!

        Reply
        • Ken says

          July 21, 2020 at 5:13 pm

          I do not put it in the frig. That makes it too hard to work with. I just put mine in a cabinet, I have not had any problems with it even at months stored at room temp.

        • Iosune Robles says

          July 23, 2020 at 1:31 pm

          Thanks for your help Ken 🙂

    9. Eddie says

      October 03, 2019 at 10:24 pm

      I want to make this, but what type of shredded coconut? Fresh? Bagged? Coconut flakes work? Please let us know!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        October 28, 2019 at 5:41 pm

        Hi Eddie! The regular shredded coconut you buy dried 🙂 Coconut are not exactly the same, so I'm not sure if you can use them. Have a nice day!

        Reply
    10. Sharon says

      September 18, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      I used my Vitamix and still couldn’t get it to cream. It is still very gritty. I tried adding oil and coconut milk to help keep it from sticking to the sides. I worked at this for 15-20 min constantly scraping down the sides. I did use fresh grated coconut I had frozen in the freezer for coconut milk. What did I do wrong? ??

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        September 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm

        Hi Sharon! I'm not sure... I also used a Vitamix and it was ready in just 2 minutes. Did you follow the recipe to the T? I would try to use store-bought shredded coconut 🙂

        Reply
      • Ken says

        July 23, 2020 at 5:06 pm

        5 stars
        I am a little late to the party, but I know what your problem is. I have had different results depending on the brand of dried shredded coconut that I have used. I am not marketing this but I have had the best results with the "Let do Organic" brand and I have found the best price at Vitacost. I am sure there are other brands that work as well but if someone does not want to go through the experimentation phase least they could know a good one for sure.

        Reply
    11. noli says

      August 09, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      Hi,
      Can I bottle the coconut butter? If I submerge it in hot water to seal the bottle, will it change the quality or look of the butter?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        August 24, 2019 at 11:41 am

        Hi Noli! I've never tried it myself, but I think it could work 🙂

        Reply
    12. Terry S says

      February 20, 2019 at 6:08 am

      I’ve never eaten cabinet better buddy Gary from this cream recipe is calling for it. The flavor is mint chocolate chip, but won’t the taste of coconut overwhelm the flavor of ice cream?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 20, 2019 at 8:00 am

        Hi Terry! I've never tried it, but I think it should work 🙂

        Reply
    13. Neetu says

      November 28, 2018 at 1:44 pm

      Hi! Can I used freshly grated coconut...we have them in abundance in India, and they are much cheaper than dry coconut. Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        November 29, 2018 at 9:48 am

        Hi Neetu! I've never used it, so I don't know, sorry!

        Reply
    14. Karen says

      October 14, 2018 at 10:24 pm

      Hi ... Thank you for this recipe, I can't wait to try it. Would i be able to use desicated coconut? Shredded coconut is not easy to find and expensive in the UK.

      Thank you

      Karen

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        October 15, 2018 at 9:00 am

        Hi Karen! You're so welcome 🙂 I think they're pretty much the same, so you can use it as well.

        Reply
        • Karen says

          October 18, 2018 at 10:22 am

          Thank you!

        • Iosune says

          October 19, 2018 at 8:25 am

          You're so welcome 🙂

    15. Agalia says

      October 09, 2018 at 11:00 pm

      Mine came out gritty. I even added some coconut oil. Taste is okay. Could the coconut have been too dry?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        October 10, 2018 at 10:22 am

        Hi Agalia! It could be, but I think it also could be because of the blender, was it powerful?

        Reply
    16. Winnie says

      June 23, 2018 at 8:30 am

      Hi Iosune,

      Thanks for the recipe, I love coconut too and made this recipe from shredded coconut in less than a minute. I have a foodprocessor with blender but both weren’t powerful enough, I had to keep scraping, but it also comes with a small item to shred nuts, make salsa etc. I used that and it worked like magic. Now I have to find recipes to use it in. I don’t need it for oatmeal and smoothies, shredded coconut is good enough for those. Thanks again.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        June 26, 2018 at 12:30 pm

        Hi Winnie! You're so welcome 🙂 You should try oatmeat with this, it's so delicious and creamy!

        Reply
    17. France says

      June 22, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      Hi,
      What kind of coconut do you use, fresh frozen or dry shredded?
      Thank you,
      France

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        June 26, 2018 at 12:26 pm

        Hi France! I used dry shredded coconut 😉

        Reply

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