There are several vegan butter brands in the grocery store, but none of them come close to your own vegan butter!
Yes, it is easier than you think, and the vegan butter recipe I am sharing today proves just that!
I will show you how to make vegan butter in less than 10 minutes!
This version will rival any store-bought kind in taste and texture and comes with no preservatives or added chemicals.
What a great way to save money and avoid processed foods!
With this healthy vegan butter substitute, you can prepare all the baking recipes that need traditional butter.
This is the best way to prepare vegan recipes for pastries and desserts.
Why this recipe works
I started experimenting with vegan butter five years back; since then, I have learned a lot of tricks and developed a better real butter alternative.
It's tried and tested!
This vegan butter recipe is quick, easy, and delicious!
It only requires a few simple ingredients and has no animal products. The base ingredients are probably already in your kitchen.
Any non-dairy milk you have will work for this recipe.
This recipe is also great for those who are lactose intolerant or have allergies to dairy products.
This recipe makes it easy to maintain a vegan diet and still enjoy the traditional recipes.
My intention in making homemade vegan butter is to avoid processed foods that can be way too expensive and have too many preservatives.
This vegan butter recipe is good for toast, baking, and frying.
My kids enjoy this butter every day!
This spreads like regular butter, with the same buttery flavor. The best part is it is free from palm oil and other unhealthy ingredients.
Ingredients note
- Refined coconut oil: I use refined coconut oil because it has a neutral flavor. You can also use unrefined coconut oil, but that would come with a which will have a strong coconut flavor.
- Nutritional yeast: This gives the vegan butter a cheesy flavor. You can omit or replace it with vegan Parmesan cheese if you don't have nutritional yeast.
- Almond flour: I use almond flour to thicken the vegan butter. You can also use arrowroot powder or tapioca flour.
- Olive oil: I use olive oil for flavor, but you can use any type of oil that you like. Other viable options are avocado oil, vegetable oil, or canola oil.
- Almond milk: I use almond milk because it's what I have on hand, but you can use any type of vegan milk.
- Turmeric: A pinch of turmeric powder is for yellow color.
See the recipe card for a list of ingredients and quantities, plus recipe instructions. You can find the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Instructions
In a blender, combine the refined coconut oil, nutritional yeast, almond flour, olive oil, and almond milk. Blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture into an ice cube mold, silicone mold, or a butter tray. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until solid.
Enjoy the spreadable vegan butter with the perfect texture on your favorite dishes.
Recipe FAQ
This vegan butter tastes better than store-bought it tastes nuttier.
You can use vegan butter for baking, frying, or simply spreading on toast. It's good for any recipes that need a butter stick!
Refrigerated vegan butter will last for up to one to two months. You can also freeze vegan butter for up to six months.
Tips
- If you want to make vegan butter without a blender, you can use a food processor. Simply combine all of the ingredients and process until smooth.
- There is room for increasing and minimizing your oil content.
- Add a pinch of salt if you desire salted butter for all your dishes.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a month.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Butter Recipe
Equipment
- Silicone Mold
Process Shot
Check above for step-by-step pictures (most of my recipes include pictures)
Ingredients
- ½ cup organic refined coconut oil
- 2 tablespoon olive oil - or corn oil
- 2 tablespoon almond milk
- ¼ cup almond flour
- pinch turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the refined coconut oil, nutritional yeast, almond flour, olive oil, and almond milk. Blend until smooth.½ cup organic refined coconut oil, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon almond milk, ¼ cup almond flour, pinch turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Pour the mixture into an ice cube mold, silicone mold, or a butter tray. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until solid.
- Enjoy the spreadable vegan butter with the perfect texture on your favorite dishes.
Notes
- If you want to make vegan butter without a blender, you can use a food processor. Simply combine all of the ingredients and process until smooth.
- There is room for increasing and minimizing your oil content.
- Add a pinch of salt if you desire salted butter for all your dishes.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a month.
YOUR OWN NOTES
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
Maryan
Thank you for replying. I just made this and I'll try to pin the picture so you can see it, it's wonderful. But can I also fry pancakes with this butter
Uma Raghupathi
Awesome! Yes, you can. I cook my fried vegetables too.
Maryan
Hi, can this butter be used to make frosting
Uma Raghupathi
yes, you can. make sure its in-room temperature for 10 min before you use. Thank you, Maryan!
Divina
This is a wonderful recipe! I used a hand held blender and this butter thickened beautifully! I also used avocado oil in place of olive oil. I ground oats for the tsp flour, very easy.
Other recipes I have seen call for things like nutritional yeast and vinegar. :/ This butter is so nice and simple. It's delicious and looks like store bought butter. Thank you for this lovely recipe.
Sonya
Thank you for sharing this recipe! Can this butter be stored at room temperature in a butter keeper (not a butter dish)? And, if not, how long can it be kept in the refrigerator?
Uma Raghupathi
If it is cold weather you can keep for 3 days. I suggest it will be last long in freezer up to 2 months.Thank you.
Kristin Milhous
I am so excited! My classroom is going gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free to help support one of our co-workers that was diagnosed as pre-diabetic at 22. I love to cook and bake but often times need butter and that was where I was stuck. I am so grateful for this recipe!! Thank you!!
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you! Hope you will like this 🙂 Good Luck!
lacey
hey want to try this, how long does this last in the fridge? and would it be okay to use unrefined coconut oil? i dont mind if its just for taste reasons
Uma Raghupathi
Hi, Lacey. This will be best for couple of months. I used refined for fragrance reason. Otherwise just fine:) Thank you:)
Paayel Agarwaal
What brand coconut oil is used and is the olive oil; extra virgin?
Uma Raghupathi
Nutriva - Refined coconut oil. And used pure olive oil. Not extra virgin. You can use vegetable oil instead of olive oil. Thanks for stopping by!
bobbi9
Can we use this in baking? Looks scrumptious. Thanks
Uma Raghupathi
Yes of course:) I am using as a butter substitute. Thanks.
bobbi9
Thanks!
Vegan Heaven
This looks so good, Uma! I've never tried making homemade vegan butter, but this sounds like a great recipe! 🙂
Uma Raghupathi
Thanks 🙂
Brandie
Seriously, that's all you need to make butter? This is the only recipe that makes me want to make my own. I've seen weird ingredients in some and well no, it sounded complicated.
Thank you for a stress free easy and cheap way of making my own!
Vegan Tealover
Thanks, I've been looking for something like this. I will give it a try.
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you 🙂
Molly ~ EasycookingwithMolly
This looks so amazing Uma. A lot of my friends n family members are vegan or turned vegan due to some issues and I just sent your recipe to them.
Uma Raghupathi
That's awesome Molly. thanks 🙂
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
This is a great option for vegans and also for others who want a different flavor in their butter. Never imagined that coconut oil could bring this great texture.
Uma Raghupathi
Thanks Sandhya 🙂
Kylee Cooks
This looks fantastic for everyone, not just vegans. I love using coconut oil, but have never even thought to use it as butter. Thanks for this idea!
Uma Raghupathi
Thanks Kylee:) That's true any one can use this butter:)
Marisa @ All Our Way
Sound like a good alternative for those who need to watch their diet. It's great that there are other alternatives instead of going without. You make is sound simple.