Is coconut butter the same texture as coconut oil?

The texture of coconut butter is much thicker than coconut oil as it contains fiber. Coconut butter is a little grainier than homemade nut butters so do not expect this butter to turn out completely smooth.

How do I know when the coconut butter is ready?

Once the shredded coconut turns into a liquid form, your coconut butter is ready. Do not stop processing until the liquid forms as it is too early. However, expect about 10% of the total coconut butter to be in a somewhat "soft" solid form.

Do I have to use coconut oil?

You can make this coconut butter without adding any oil. When I first create this budget friendly keto recipe, I did not add any oil and the recipe worked well but it took much more time to break down the coconut so now I add the oil to help out my food processor!

Can I use toasted coconut?

If you want, you can quickly toast the coconut in a skillet on the stovetop until it just begins to brown. Be careful as coconut will quickly go from brown to burnt in a matter of seconds. The end product will have a nice, almost caramelized flavour and will be darker in colour.

What are some uses for coconut butter?

You can stir it into your morning coffee, drizzle it over some berries or add it to some savoury recipes like this Skillet Coconut Ginger Fish . You can also add it to Simple Keto Fudgy Mocha Brownies or make these Quick and Easy Whole30 Almond Joy Bars .

Can you eat coconut and coconut butter on a keto diet?

Coconut and coconut butter is keto-friendly because it is high in healthy fats. It is also minimally processed and free of harmful ingredients. Most of the carbs found in coconut are in the form of fiber which makes the net carbs of coconut suitable for a keto diet.

How do you store Homemade coconut butter?

Store the coconut butter in an airtight container on the counter for 2 weeks or in the fridge for 1 month or freezer for 3 months.

How to Make Coconut Butter - only 2 ingredients!

Ingredients

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2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup coconut oil
Optional - sweetener and salt

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Instructions

In the bowl of a food processor, add the coconut oil and unsweetened coconut. Turn the food processor on for 10-15 minutes, scraping down the sides every couple of minutes) or until the coconut nut is broken down into coconut butter.
Taste and add additional salt or sweetener.

Author: Cat
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snacks, Condiments
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Calories: 44
Sugar: 0.3
Fat: 4.6
Carbohydrates: 1
Fiber: 0.7
Protein: 0.3