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Dairy Free, Dips + Spreads + Toppings, Gluten Free, Recipes, Special Diets, Toasts, Vegan, Vegetarian · February 4, 2022

Vegan Butter

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finished Vegan Butter

I’m not a stranger to picking up Vegan Butter at the store, but I was shocked to find out how easy it is to make at home. You don’t even need to refrigerate it or freeze it during the process, you just have to mix together a few oils, and then let room temperature do its thing.

This recipe referenced a lot of different vegan butter recipes already on the internet, but I took what I liked most about each method and combined it into what works for me. Vegan butter is a tricky thing to master and do, so I tested this recipe a few times with a few different techniques to make sure I had it completely right. I’ll detail more about this vegan butter recipe as we go!

Once you know how to make it, I’m sure it’ll become a staple for you like it did for me!

Vegan Butter on bagel

Table of contents

  • What is vegan butter made of?
  • The ingredients you need for this vegan butter
  • How to make vegan butter at home
  • Looking for more plant-based recipes?
plant milk

What is vegan butter made of?

Now the answer to this question will vary based on the brand you are buying or the recipe you are following. Some grocery store vegan butters contain palm oils or olive oils, whereas others opt for coconut oil. Most vegan butters are bound by curdled plant-based milks, such as almond or soy.

In this recipe, I use a combination of coconut oil, coconut cream, almond milk, lemon juice and avocado oil, as well as salt and turmeric for color. It’s all a pretty simple list, and the result can be pretty extraordinary.

plant milk curdled

The ingredients you need for this vegan butter

This recipe is pretty touchy when it comes to ingredients, so leave a comment below if you have any questions about what you can mix and match. Here’s everything you need for this specific recipe:

  • 1/2 cup almond milk or soy milk, unsweetened
  • 1/2 lemon for juicing
  • 1 cup refined coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons coconut cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/16 teaspoon turmeric powder
lemon juice

How to make vegan butter at home

This recipe does rely on a few specifics, so I listed out the step-by-step instructions below!

  • Add the juice of 1/2 of a lemon to the plant-based milk. Stir and let it sit for about 5 minutes to separate.
  • Melt the coconut oil, but let it sit for a few minutes to come down from a hot temperature to more tepid/warm.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the coconut oil, avocado oil, coconut cream, salt and turmeric. Pour in the plant-based milk mixture and quickly begin to whisk everything together.
  • Whisk for a few minutes (longer than you think!) until the mixture is smooth, emulsified and a pale yellow color.
  • Cover this mixture and let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, whisk again, and let the mixture sit for another 20 minutes.
  • By the end of the second 20 minutes, the mixture should be smooth and creamy. Move it to the storage container of your choice and store in the fridge. Use within 5-7 days!
finished Vegan Butter

Looking for more plant-based recipes?

Here are a few that people are loving on the blog:

Socca – Niçoise chickpea pancake
Socca is only a few ingredients, finished in the oven and perfect for an easy snack or as the base of a healthy meal. This socca is topped with a parsley oil salad, but really you can add whatever you want to make it your own.
Check out this recipe
Pistachio Butter
Pistachio butter is like a smoother, slightly saltier cousin to almond butter. So easy to make, so delicious and so creamy. It's a versatile butter but I love it best just with the classics – honey, salt and toast.
Check out this recipe
Crispy Crunchy Tofu Fries
These tofu fries are everything you want in a snack or even a full meal. They taste like Burger King chicken fries and require almost no effort. A perfect protein to meal prep or make for a fun weeknight dinner!
Check out this recipe

And that’s it for this Vegan Butter!

If you make it, please tag me on Pinterest or Instagram so I can see! It’s my favorite thing to scroll through stories and see what you all are making.

And of course feel free to leave any questions, comments or reviews! This is the best place to reach me, and I’d love to hear from you <3

Vegan Butter

Surprisingly, vegan butter is super easy to make at home. It just takes a few oil-based ingredients and a bowl to mix them in!
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Prep Time:15 minutes mins
Cook Time:15 minutes mins
Total Time:30 minutes mins
Course: condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butter, vegan
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almond milk or soy milk unsweetened
  • 1/2 lemon for juicing
  • 1 cup refined coconut oil melted
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons coconut cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/16 teaspoon turmeric powder

Instructions

  • Add the juice of 1/2 of a lemon to the plant-based milk. Stir and let it sit for about 5 minutes to separate.
  • Melt the coconut oil, but let it sit for a few minutes to come down from a hot temperature to more tepid/warm.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the coconut oil, avocado oil, coconut cream, salt and turmeric. Pour in the plant-based milk mixture and quickly begin to whisk everything together.
  • Whisk for a few minutes (longer than you think!) until the mixture is smooth, emulsified and a pale yellow color.
  • Cover this mixture and let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, whisk again, and let the mixture sit for another 20 minutes.
  • By the end of the second 20 minutes, the mixture should be smooth and creamy. Move it to the storage container of your choice and store in the fridge. Use within 5-7 days!

Posted In: Dairy Free, Dips + Spreads + Toppings, Gluten Free, Recipes, Special Diets, Toasts, Vegan, Vegetarian

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