How to Make Coconut Butter (And Recipes to Use In!) (2024)

FAQs

What is coconut butter made of? ›

Coconut butter is simply shredded coconut turned into creamy coconut butter. It's just one ingredient – shredded coconut – and only takes one minute with a high-powered blender, like my favorite Vitamix.

If you can't find coconut butter and don't need to make the cake vegan then you can use normal unsalted butter as an alternative. To keep the cake vegan you can also use a plant-based margarine as an alternative. For both of these alternatives use the same quantity as for the coconut butter.

It does not have to be refrigerated as it will get too cold and not be spreadable. In the cooler months, store coconut butter in a warm place in the kitchen but away from sunlight so that it is creamy and spreadable. While in storage, you may notice some oil separation.

Coconut butter is a rich source of medium-chain fatty acids. Unlike long-chain fatty acids, the burning of this fat supports energy generation inside the body making it a metabolism booster. It increases calorie burn and energy levels at the same time.

Coconut butter is often referred to as creamed coconut. That's a fitting name, because it's really just coconut that's been blended until it's creamy.

You can use it for vegan baked desserts or no-bake desserts or simply spread it on some fresh toast or even pancakes, it will melt immediately and taste amazing. Unless, of course, you don't like coconut, haha. I hope you love this collection of vegan coconut butter desserts.

Coconut butter burns easily and isn't your best bet for stovetop cooking over anything higher than very low heat for a brief time. It's perfect for making fudge and candies and may be substituted for butter or oil. It will add a strong, sweet, coconut flavor to your recipes.

Graininess in butter is fairly common. This is not a reflection of the quality of the butter, but merely a reaction to temperature fluctuations.

What does coconut butter taste like? Coconut butter tastes like straight coconut. It's lightly sweet and nutty, and I find it to be very pleasant! But, if you're not a coconut fan, this recipe probably isn't for you.

How to tell if coconut butter has gone bad? ›

Coconut butter tends to be usable for six to 15 months after the “best-by” date. However, if it has a rancid smell or sour taste, it's likely gone bad, and it's best to purchase a new and fresh jar.

Improve Your Cholesterol Levels

Coconut oil and butter both affect your cholesterol levels. However, while coconut oil increases HDL or high-density lipoprotein, the good kind, butter, on the other hand, increases LDL or low-density lipoprotein, the bad kind.

However, it's important to note that while coconut butter is free from dairy, it is still high in calories and saturated fats. The impact of saturated fats on health has been debated, with some studies suggesting a potential link to heart disease.

What does coconut butter taste like? Coconut butter tastes like straight coconut. It's lightly sweet and nutty, and I find it to be very pleasant! But, if you're not a coconut fan, this recipe probably isn't for you.

ZERO CHOLESTEROL - Coconut butter has no cholesterol, and is great as part of a keto and vegan diet. Like coconut oil, it is loaded with Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT), which are used to make energy in the liver.