If you have ever wondered how to make your own coconut butter, look no further! This is perfect for spreading on bread or scooping into your mouth!
Happy Friday all!! We made it!
I am writing this to you the morning before I am to leave for Vancouver, just trying to put off giving the place a good clean. You see, putting off cleaning is one of my strong suits. At least I’m doing something productive, right?
This year, we are only going to be in Vancouver for 2 weeks. Which means we aren’t too concerned about eating everything in our fridge, but we are trying our best.
This morning, all we have to eat is the carrot cake I made for John’s birthday, some cheese and some bread. And here I am making more food for us. But at least I can use this smooth coconut butter on the bread. AND scooped directly into my mouth, aka: the best way to enjoy coconut butter.
This recipe is stupid simple, and is ready in less time than it takes to go to the grocery store and buy it. AND it is wayy cheaper than a coconut butter jar from stores. On Amazon, a jar of raw coconut butter runs for around $13. In comparison, the amount of shredded coconut I used might be around $5 MAX.
I also find it very hard to find this butter around where I live. So this fact along with the hefty cost of a jar of coconut butter lead me to make it myself. And I hope you try it too!
What do you need to make the best Coconut Butter?
All you need to make this creamy coconut butter recipe is ONE INGREDIENT. Yup, you heard that right. ONE! And the only ingredient you need is:
- unsweetened shredded coconut
Equipment Needed
- food processor (or high-powered blender)
- rubber spatula
- airtight container (use an old coconut butter jar, or a mason jar)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between coconut oil and coconut butter? Virgin coconut oil is mainly used for cooking or baking, whereas coconut butter is used for spreading (but also can be used for cooking). Melted coconut oil has a high smoke point, making it ideal for frying. The texture is also different. The smooth butter will have a more creamy texture, whereas coconut oil is semi-soft at room temperature.
How do you store it? You can store the butter in an airtight container (preferably a glass container) at room temperature. No need to make it in smaller batches, because this will last for at least 3 months if not more.
Don’t have a food processor? For extra creamy butter, blending the unsweetened coconut shreds for 5-10 minutes a good quality high-speed blender works well.
Can you use something else instead of shredded coconut? I have only used shredded coconut, so I can’t speak to if it works with coconut flakes, coconut chips or fresh coconut meat. If you try it please let me know in the comments!
Can you replace regular butter with coconut butter? They are a little bit different. First of all, the melting point of regular butter 90°F whereas for the coconut version it is around 77°F. The coconut flavor in coconut butter is also quite strong, but I suppose for coconut lovers this is no problem.
Coconut Dessert Recipes
Like this delicious Coconut Butter? Then you will love these different recipes using coconut:
- Leftover Brownie Bread Pudding
- Chocolate Coconut Cream Cake
- Coconut Butterscotch Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Cups
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Coconut Butter
Ingredients
- unsweetened shredded coconut (the more the better)
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the unsweetened shredded coconut until smooth. This will take around 10 minutes. There will be a point where the mixture will look like a ball rolling around and that is perfectly normal. Just wait longer until it is of a spreadable consistency.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can replace the unsweetened shredded coconut for sweetened coconut if you want a sweet spread.
You know I never knew this, I am definetly going to give this a try.
I’m glad I’m not the only one! I hope you enjoy!
This is CRAZY. Who knew it was this simple! Shame on those grocery stores for selling overpriced blended coconut!
Right?? I totally agree!
That looks like alchemy. Must give it a go!
Haha, it is definitely one of my favourite 1 ingredient recipes 😉
Wow this is amazing! I knew you could make but butter, but not coconut butter like this. Can’t believe how easy it is!
It’s so easy!!
Oh wow, this is amazing! I am going to make some tomorrow with some bagels.
That’s such a good idea 🙂
I am one of those suckers that bought a jar and was like whoa so good but sheesh so expensive. Thanks for this!! Never buying a jar again!!
Haha, yay!! Glad I could help 🙂
I had no idea it was so easy to make coconut butter!! This is so much more cost effective than buying coconut butter at the grocery store, and tastes so much fresher too! Will never go back to store bought again!
So easy!! I am so glad you liked it 🙂
I never knew it was so easy to make coconut butter at home! I can’t wait to give this a try, it looks so tasty. Thanks for the recipe!
Hope you give it a go 🙂