Homemade Coconut Butter Recipe

Name: Homemade Coconut Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups unsweetened coconut chips or flakes

Homemade Coconut Butter is easy to make and inexpensive. No more buying that over-priced raw coconut butter at the store again! You can now make your own for a fraction of the price. All you need is one ingredient and 10 minutes of your time.

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Use this Coconut Butter to make these Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups.

Coconut Butter is a creamy, rich, unsweetened, versatile addition to many other recipes or you can enjoy it plain by the spoonful. The melt-in-your-mouth texture of this butter is a simple recipe to make with just one ingredient and one bowl!

Ingredients and Cost

RECIPE COST: $4.00

PRICE PER SERVING: $0.34

2 ½ cups unsweetened coconut chips or flakes – $4.00

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.

How To Make Coconut Butter

First, pour the coconut chips or flakes into a food processor.
Then blend on high for about 10 minutes, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides.
The coconut butter should be smooth and thick.
Finally, transfer the fresh butter into a jar with a lid.

***For complete instructions, see the recipe card below.

Recipe Variations

For another variation of nut butter, try my Coconut Cashew Butter.
Sometimes I add a pinch of sea salt to the butter to elevate its flavor.

A close up picture of the finished Coconut Butter recipe.

Homemade Coconut Butter

Recipe Cost 4.00

Serving Cost 0.34

Course condiment

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings 12 people

Recipe Cost $ 4.00

Serving Cost $ 0.34

AUTHOR Jillian

Homemade Coconut Butter is easy-to-make and inexpensive. No more buying that over-priced raw coconut butter at the store again! You can now make your own for a fraction of the price.

Ingredients

▢ 2 ½ cups unsweetened coconut chips or flakes

Instructions

Dump all of the coconut chips or coconut flakes into a food processor. Blend on high for about 10 minutes.
Pause in between to scrape down the sides.
When ready, transfer the fresh coconut butter into a jar with a lid and store it into your cabinet space for up to 6 months.

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Notes

When you first start processing the coconut, it will turn into grains. After about 5 minutes, it will then turn into wet grains. At first, you may think it’s not going to happen, but don’t give up!
As the food processor continues to operate, it will start to become warm. Make sure it doesn’t get too hot. If it does, give your processor a break.
However, it’s the warm heat from the processor that helps the oils separate from the flesh of the coconut, making it easier to blend and helping to achieve a butter consistency.

Here are simple storage tips:

SERVE: You can use this as frosting, freeze it in candy molds, add it to ice cream, smoothies, and on top of muffins or bread slices.

STORE: Store the butter in a jar with a lid. It does not need to be refrigerated. The jar can be kept at room temperature for up to six months.

FREEZE: Place the buttein a freezer-safe container and freeze for 5-6 months. You can also freeze smaller portions of the butter by freezing it in an ice cube tray. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer-safe Ziploc bag.

Equipment

measuring cups

food processor

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5ozCalories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg

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Recipe FAQ’s

How long does homemade coconut butter last?

It can be stored in an airtight container on your pantry shelf for up to six months. This is a great food storage item!

What is coconut butter made of?

Are you ready for this? It is made with only one ingredient: coconut flakes. That’s it! Simply put them in the food processor to blend and watch the magic happen as the flakes are blended into creamy perfection.

What is the difference between coconut oil and coconut butter?

Coconut butter is made from dried coconut flesh ground well into a spreadable paste. Also, It still includes its natural oils and bits of gritty meat.

Coconut oil is extracted from coconut flesh and is solid at room temperature. In addition, once it’s melted, it is a clear liquid that can withstand high heat in cooking.

What kind of coconut do I need to make this recipe?

I used unsweetened coconut chips from Trader Joe’s grocery store. You can use any unsweetened brand. Whether it is shredded thickly or finely, it doesn’t matter.

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