Better Than Butter

Elevate your dairy-free cooking with "Better Than Butter," a creamy and spreadable plant-based alternative that's rich in flavor and versatility. Made with a blend of refined coconut oil, olive oil, and unsweetened almond milk, this recipe is infused with apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, and a hint of turmeric for a buttery color and tangy depth. The quick 10-minute prep time means you can whip up this vegan butter substitute in no time, perfect for spreading on toast, enhancing your favorite recipes, or melting over roasted veggies. With just 7 simple ingredients and the ease of storage in your fridge for up to two weeks, this homemade butter is a healthier, allergen-friendly choice you’ll keep coming back to!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Coconut oil (refined)
• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric (optional, for color)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Place the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and melt it in short increments (10–15 seconds) until it becomes liquid. Allow it to cool slightly but remain liquid.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, combine the melted coconut oil, olive oil, unsweetened almond milk, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, turmeric (if using), and salt.

Step 3

Blend the mixture on high speed for 1–2 minutes, or until fully emulsified and creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides if necessary.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, turmeric, or nutritional yeast if desired.

Step 5

Pour the mixture into a sealed container. For easy use, a small resealable jar works well.

Step 6

Refrigerate the container for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture solidifies into a spreadable consistency.

Step 7

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Use as a spread on toast, in recipes, or anywhere you’d typically use butter!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	5.5 grams (5.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	22

Total Fat 0.10g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 2.30g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.10g	4%
Total Sugars 0.00g
Protein 3.00g	6%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1mg	0%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 113mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.1%

Protein: 54.3%

Carbs: 41.6%