Plant-Based Butter

Switching from conventional butter products to plant-based alternatives is one of the easier health swaps to make, yet it’s a powerful step, protecting you from a daily dose of saturated fat and cholesterol.

Plant-based butter alternatives are now widely available in most grocery stores and upscale markets. If, however, you’re up for making your own, it’s cheaper, healthier, cleaner, and more eco-friendly by far. You can also adjust the flavors if you like. This easy recipe is a great place to start.

• 1 cup refined coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond, cashew or soy milk, room temperature
• 2-3 tablespoon neutral oil like avocado, grapeseed, or olive oil, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon Pink Himalayan crystal salt
• 1/2 teaspoon nutritional yeast

Directions:

Place the milk, yeast and salt in a high-speed blender. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the melted coconut oil and neutral oil until the mixture is thick, creamy, and fully emulsified. Pour into a small glass container and refrigerate until solid.