Make your own coconut butter?

cmd1974 · 02-19-2013, 06:08 AM

Has anyone tried this? I was searching online yesterday and came across a recipe blog (not low carb) that said all you need to do is process unsweetened shredded coconut in a food processor for 6 - 10 minutes. Not coconut flakes, as they are dried. Keep scraping the sides down, and if needed add a little coconut oil to thin it out.

I am going to try it out. I like the idea of getting the healthy oil, plus the added benefit of the fiber from the coconut meat. Obviously you need to really LOVE coconut, which I do!

janetsbreeze · 02-19-2013, 06:11 AM

I imagine that this would be less expensive that coconut butter, which is super pricey.

luvmybabyhead · 02-19-2013, 08:49 AM

I've done this and it works! It takes a loooong time but is so totally worth it.

miboje · 02-19-2013, 09:18 AM

I've made it with my Kempo Green Power juicer, which separated the fat from the pulp.

rosethorns · 02-19-2013, 09:46 AM

I've done this too. It takes longer than 10 mins. or it felt like it.

gharkness · 02-19-2013, 11:52 AM

I use my VitaMix for this. Also, if you are near an Indian Supermarket, buy Coconut POWDER and it will work much faster (and it's cheaper, too).

02-19-2013, 06:08 AM	#1
cmd1974 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 372 Gallery: cmd1974 Stats: 268/225/160 WOE: Atkins...REAL Foods Start Date: February 1, 2013	Make your own coconut butter? Has anyone tried this? I was searching online yesterday and came across a recipe blog (not low carb) that said all you need to do is process unsweetened shredded coconut in a food processor for 6 - 10 minutes. Not coconut flakes, as they are dried. Keep scraping the sides down, and if needed add a little coconut oil to thin it out. I am going to try it out. I like the idea of getting the healthy oil, plus the added benefit of the fiber from the coconut meat. Obviously you need to really LOVE coconut, which I do!

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02-19-2013, 06:11 AM	#2
janetsbreeze Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,575 Gallery: janetsbreeze Stats: 197/186.6/130; 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 19, 2011	I imagine that this would be less expensive that coconut butter, which is super pricey.

02-19-2013, 08:49 AM	#3
luvmybabyhead Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dixie Posts: 494 Gallery: luvmybabyhead Stats: 342/325/300 (1st goal) WOE: LC/HF Start Date: 12/28/2012	I've done this and it works! It takes a loooong time but is so totally worth it.

02-19-2013, 09:18 AM	#4
miboje Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 256 Gallery: miboje Stats: 147/134.1/133 WOE: Whole foods with an eye on carbs Start Date: Feb. 2009	I've made it with my Kempo Green Power juicer, which separated the fat from the pulp.

02-19-2013, 09:46 AM	#5
rosethorns Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup. WA Posts: 4,507 Gallery: rosethorns Stats: 252/140/150 WOE: atkins I eat non allergic food Start Date: restarted 1-07	I've done this too. It takes longer than 10 mins. or it felt like it.

02-19-2013, 11:52 AM	#6
gharkness Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,676 Gallery: gharkness WOE: RNY Gastric Bypass 02-02-2007	I use my VitaMix for this. Also, if you are near an Indian Supermarket, buy Coconut POWDER and it will work much faster (and it's cheaper, too).