This is a super complicated recipe. Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you. If you are slow and don’t know how to turn on a food processor, you are doomed and you disappoint me. Wow, that was mean. Everything I just said was a lie too. This is the least complicated “recipe” that will ever be on my blog. It’s really not even a recipe.
I always wondered how coconut butter was made. I mean, the label on the delicious Artisana Coconut Butter says raw, organic coconut…so HOW DO THEY DO IT? Well, my favorite blogger of all time, Jen from Jen’s Gone Paleo posted on her fbook a few months ago of how she made her own coconut butter. Hold the phone, HOLD THE FREAKING PHONE. I was in coconut heaven as soon as I read her post…and what did I do then and there…I made the most delicious thing to touch these little lips of mine. And I packaged it in a super fancy mason jar with an elaborate label, as you can see. I could sell this shit for millions, MILLIONS I tell you! That is untrue.
But seriously, if you haven’t started looking into coconut and it’s amazing powers, you need to update yourself and start consuming it regularly. Coconut flakes are my new favorite snack, it kind of tastes like nothing but is still somehow extremely delicious. Make sense? Yeah…it doesn’t make sense to me either. Either way, make coconut butter. Be happy. Smile a lot. And then make more of it.
How to Make Your Own Coconut Butter
Instructions
- Open bag–I seem to always need scissors. Guess I need to add in more wods. Damnit.
- Pour coconut flakes into food processor.
- Put the lid on your food processor–very important step!
- Turn food processor on.
- Make some kind of meal while your food processor runs for 8-10 minutes. If it sounds like the blade is just spinning and not mixing anything, open the lid back up and scrape the sides of the coconut. Help your food processor out here, it can’t do ALL the work! Lazy.
Notes
**Ok so I love this brand of coconut flakes (especially when on sale) BUT you can find the flakes for cheaper in most bulk sections at Whole Foods, Vitamin Cottage or Sunflower Market. Same deal, smaller price tag. And I highly recommend using flakes, not the finely shredded coconut. For some reason, the flakes give a better consistency like “butter” while the shredded product makes it a bit more gritty and less liquid-y.
More liquid-y = yummy-er coconut butter. And yes, I know those aren’t words, ok?
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Hey Juli!
Question: what’s the difference between coconut butter and coconut creme concentrate?
They are the same thing Promise!! Boom!
So are coconut butter and coconut cream concentrate the same thing?? Thanks!
🙂
Oh geez – nevermind… I just saw the other comment – you can ignore mine :). Thanks for all these AMAZING recipes!
Thank you Juli! I had no idea I could make it myself and I even have a package of the flakes at home. They rock.
Glad to help!!
Hey Juli,
I could only find sweetened coconut flakes here in South Dakota. So I let my processor run for about nine minutes but no butter. Do you think it was that it is sweetened flakes? I have been looking on other sites and some just use dried, unsweetened coconut…do tell me yo’ thoughts!
Yeah that’s probably why Haley, or adding coconut oil to it might help
Awesome!! Do I need to refrigerate the left overs??
You should but if you will be just keeping it for a couple days, it’s ok out of the fridge. longer and it should stay cold
You should have put a warning like, do not attempt to make this while hungry, or if you have no self control. I almost can’t stop myself from eating the entire amount in one sitting.
I’m the exact same way!!!
What do you use the coconut butter for?
Anything and everything. Recipes as well as just eating by the spoonful!
I love you Juli! So enjoy your crazy posts, they make me happy and are such a great way to start my day.
I had a 1/2 bag of coconut flakes and mine didn’t turn out creamy like yours looks in the picture. Maybe I’ve had my bag of coconut flakes for too long? LIke 3-4 months? They are the same brand/bag, everything. Was I supposed to refrigerate it after I opened it?
Anyway, I ran my food processor for about 10 min, helping it along, but it still seemed a bit crumbly. I’m going to get a fresher bag at the store (hopefully) and see if it’ll turn out creamy like yours.
They actually might be a little too old. I’ve also made it before when it’s turned crumbly so i think it just depends on the flakes