Strawberry Butter
Strawberry Butter
I LOVE strawberry butter and it is good for me!
I found this version at the lunch box bunch blog and it is perfect!
5 Tbsp virgin coconut oil
5-6 strawberries
pinch salt
2 tsp maple or agave syrup
pinch salt
2 tsp maple or agave syrup
To Make: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until creamy. Spoon mixture out into freezer-friendly container. Place in the freezer for at least ten minutes - longer for firmer spread - serve. The spread should be served firm yet spreadable. Place back in fridge to store. Use within a few days.
* Do not blend coconut oil with slightly cold or chilled liquids or you will be left with bead-y, clumpy butter. Room temperature to warm liquids work best.
* If you get stuck blending smoothly, add a few splashes of warm water. You can use refined or unrefined coconut oil. Refined has a stronger coconut essence.
* Always use coconut oil that has been warmed to room temperature - or slightly softer - for easiest blending.
* For a "lower in fat" spread - add in a few tablespoons of non-dairy milk (warm in microwave before adding.) The butter will still firm up nicely, but be a tad less "oily." You can also add in other "fillers" like silken tofu, soy cream cheese, nuts, nut butters, avocado, creamy fruits and more. So many options!!
* If making ahead of time - allow at least 10-20 minutes for coconut butter to soften to room temp before spreading-. this avoids "waxy" spread. Try warming in microwave if needed.
* Do not blend coconut oil with slightly cold or chilled liquids or you will be left with bead-y, clumpy butter. Room temperature to warm liquids work best.
* If you get stuck blending smoothly, add a few splashes of warm water. You can use refined or unrefined coconut oil. Refined has a stronger coconut essence.
* Always use coconut oil that has been warmed to room temperature - or slightly softer - for easiest blending.
* For a "lower in fat" spread - add in a few tablespoons of non-dairy milk (warm in microwave before adding.) The butter will still firm up nicely, but be a tad less "oily." You can also add in other "fillers" like silken tofu, soy cream cheese, nuts, nut butters, avocado, creamy fruits and more. So many options!!
* If making ahead of time - allow at least 10-20 minutes for coconut butter to soften to room temp before spreading-. this avoids "waxy" spread. Try warming in microwave if needed.
Other flavor ideas: banana, cacao, goji berry, peanut butter fudge….
Photo source: purplefoodie.com
Photo source: purplefoodie.com
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