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What is coconut butter?
Coconut butter is a delicious vegan butter made from shredded coconut. Since it doesn’t contain any added sugars or preservatives, homemade coconut butter is healthy, nutritious, and cholesterol-free.

Coconut butter recipe
This coconut butter recipe is super easy to make as it only requires shredded coconut. If you have a powerful blender, it’s ready in under 2 minutes and tastes delicious!
Shredded coconut is also quite affordable compared to many nuts and seeds. This coconut butter is healthier than store-bought versions, as it contains no additives or preservatives.
Ingredients for coconut butter
Here is what you’ll need to make homemade coconut butter:
- 3 cups shredded or desiccated unsweetened coconut (270 g)
Instructions
Making homemade coconut butter is super simple:
- Add the shredded coconut to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- You can spread the coconut butter on toast or combine it with raspberry jam. It’s also perfect for adding to smoothies or your morning oatmeal.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Tips:
- With a powerful blender, the coconut butter will have a smooth and creamy texture in just 2 minutes.
- If you only have a food processor, the butter will take about 10 minutes to be ready.
- If you don’t have enough shredded coconut, your blender or food processor won’t blend it properly, and your coconut butter won’t have a good texture.
- The end result should have a creamy texture, similar to peanut butter or almond butter.
- The shredded coconut may stick to the sides while blending. Turn off your food processor and use a knife or wooden spoon to scrape down the sides.
How to store coconut butter
Coconut butter can be stored in a sealed container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. If kept in the fridge, the coconut butter might harden and sometimes separate into two layers. If this happens, just heat it up a bit or serve it with warm food, like toasted bread.
