Vegan Dairy Free Butter (Printable View)

A luscious plant-based spread ideal for toasting, baking, or cooking. Made with coconut oil and natural emulsifiers.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted
02 - 1/2 cup neutral oil (sunflower or grapeseed)
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk (or almond/oat milk)

→ Flavor Enhancers

04 - 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast (optional for buttery flavor)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional for color)

→ Emulsifier

08 - 1 teaspoon sunflower lecithin or soy lecithin (liquid or granules)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat refined coconut oil in a small saucepan or microwave until completely liquefied. Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes before proceeding.
02 - Add melted coconut oil, neutral oil, soy milk, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, nutritional yeast, turmeric, and lecithin into a blender or food processor.
03 - Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes completely smooth, creamy, and thoroughly emulsified with no separation.
04 - Pour the emulsified mixture into a clean airtight container or butter mold, smoothing the top with a spatula if desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm and spreadable. The butter will solidify as it cools.
06 - Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Let soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before spreading if too firm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You will never need to settle for store-bought spreads that separate or taste waxy again
  • The ingredient list is completely pronounceable and likely already in your pantry
  • It costs a fraction of premium plant-based butters while tasting remarkably fresh
02 -
  • Your blender must be running at high speed, because proper emulsification is what prevents separation later
  • The butter will be soft at room temperature, so keep it refrigerated until right before you need to use it
  • If it hardens too much in the fridge, let it sit out for ten minutes to soften for easier spreading
03 -
  • Use a clean, dry container because any water residue can affect freshness and texture
  • Double the batch and freeze half in ice cube trays for portion-sized convenience

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