5 14 Published Aug 15, 2017, Updated Jan 13, 2022 And if you’ve been following me on Instagram you’ll know that lately I’ve been having a moment with coconut butter. I posted my coconut butter recipe a few weeks ago, but have since realized that making coconut butter in my Vitamix is crazy fast and easy. Coconut butter in the food processor takes about 11-15 minutes, but it literally takes 1-2 minutes in the Vitamix and it comes out super smooth and drippy. It’s amazing. The secret is making sure your quantity of unsweetened coconut fills up the container so it doesn’t get stuck under the blades. I’ve found that one bag of the Trader Joe’s unsweetened coconut flakes (which is about 3-4 cups) is perfect. Now that I’ve figured out this quick method for making drippy coconut butter, I’ve been making it just about every week and using it so many ways — as a snack (straight up with a spoon), as a spread, in smoothies and making a few special treats like these trail mix coconut butter cups. An old favorite (trail mix) and a new favorite (coconut butter) come together for one easy and delicious treat — oh yeah!! Coconut butter is a healthy fat that’s loaded with health benefits, but the main reason I love these coconut butter cups is because they’re so rich and satisfying. You can have one after dinner and feel content, which isn’t always the case with some sweets and treats! Just like my homemade peanut butter cups, they’re super easy to make! I used homemade coconut butter, but you can find coconut butter at most health stores or buy it online too. As for the trail mix topping I used one of my favorite blends from Trader Joe’s, but you can use whatever dried fruit and nut mix you love. Also feel free to play around with the toppings. I’ve done toasted coconut as a crunchy topping, as well as, pink Himalayan sea salt. Both were awesome. If you try this recipe, be sure to let me know how it turns out by leaving a comment and star rating below. Your feedback is super helpful for the EBF team and other readers.
