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!
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.
How to make coconut butter - Step by step
- 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.
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.
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Coconut Butter
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded or desiccated unsweetened coconut
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
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.
Cheryl says
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 😥😥 😢😢
Iosune says
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!
kim nedz says
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.
Iosune Robles says
Hi! Sounds so good 🙂
Rachel Phillips says
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.
Iosune Robles says
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?
Mantas says
Deliciuos! Never tried to make coconut butter:-)) made a double batch .
Iosune Robles says
Hi! So glad you liked it 🙂
Kevin Keyes says
I am thinkin add a little cinnamon and stativa for toast......do you have any suggestions?
Iosune Robles says
Hi Kevin! I haven't tried it myself! Sorry 🙂
Manuela says
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?
Iosune Robles says
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!