Make homemade vegan butter—creamy, dairy-free spread perfect for toast, baking, and cooking with simple ingredients.
Homemade vegan butter is rich, creamy, and smooth, making it a perfect dairy-free alternative. Moreover, it’s quick to prepare, customizable, and ideal for spreading, baking, or sautéing.
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 1–2 hours
Serves: About 1 cup
🧺 Ingredients
- ½ cup refined coconut oil (melted, not hot)
- ¼ cup neutral oil (sunflower, canola, or avocado oil)
- ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk or almond milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- Optional: ¼ tsp turmeric (for color)
👩🍳 Instructions
Firstly, add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
Next, blend for 30–45 seconds until completely smooth and emulsified.
Then, pour the mixture into a glass jar or silicone mold.
After that, refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
Finally, use like regular butter for spreading, cooking, or baking.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Extra Creamy: Use soy milk for better emulsification.
- Salted Butter: Add extra salt to taste.
- Herb Butter: Mix in garlic, parsley, or chives after blending.
- Baking Butter: Use refined coconut oil only for neutral flavor.
- Soy-Free: Use almond or oat milk instead.
🌿 Benefits of Homemade Vegan Butter
Firstly, it is completely dairy-free and cholesterol-free, making it heart-friendly.
Secondly, homemade butter allows full control over ingredients.
Moreover, plant-based oils provide healthy fats.
In addition, it is easier to digest than dairy butter.
As a result, it supports a vegan and lactose-free lifestyle.
Finally, it’s versatile for both sweet and savory dishes.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Firstly, skip vinegar for a milder taste.
- Then, mold into fun shapes using silicone trays.
- Next, use for spreading on toast or pancakes kids love.
- Finally, store in small portions for easy use.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (Per Tablespoon – Approximate)
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Protein: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fat: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
