Easiest Homemade Coconut Butter
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 min
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Course
Condiments, Others
Easiest Homemade Coconut Butter
Description
The recipe uses 7 cups of shredded, unsweetened coconut to produce a consistent coconut butter. Using a high-powered blender like a Vitamix allows quick blending with the help of a tamper to keep the coconut moving. Processing in stages—running the blender at high speed followed by rest periods—helps achieve a smooth butter without overheating the machine.
Alternatively, a food processor can be used, though processing time may be longer and require breaks to prevent motor overheating. Adding a teaspoon of coconut oil is optional to make blending easier and the texture creamier.
Because moisture interferes with blending, it is important to ensure all equipment and coconut are completely dry. The butter can be stored in a jar and used as a spread, ingredient in baking, or adding creamy coconut flavor to dishes.
The notes recommend starting with smaller portions of shredded coconut to blend first and gradually adding more, which can help achieve a good consistency reliably.
Ingredients
- 7 cups coconut approximately 1.25 pounds, unsweetened, shredded
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional for blending ease)
Instructions
High Powered Blender Instructions
- Put the coconut (and coconut oil, if using) into the Vitamix (or other high-powered blender). Of course, you can try to use less. I just found that this is a great amount to get it blending well in the Vitamix to produce a wonderful consistency quickly.
- Turn the motor of your Vitamix on and quickly work the speed up. Run the machine on High while using the tamper to keep the coconut moving through the blades (or follow directions for your blender)
- Run the machine on high for about 1 minute.
- After a brief rest, process the coconut on High again for up to 1 minute until it is of the desired consistency.
- Pour into a glass jar for storage.
Food Processor Instructions
- Put the coconut shreds (and coconut oil, if using) into a food processor.
- Turn the food processor on and process until the shreds make a butter, taking breaks as needed for the machine to cool.
Notes
- Start blending with about 4 cups of shredded coconut, then add more gradually to achieve a smooth texture.
- Ensure all equipment and coconut are completely dry to prevent blending issues.
- Adding a teaspoon of coconut oil can help create a creamier butter and ease blending.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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