Make your own vegan butter

In recent years, the demand for vegan alternatives to animal products has increased significantly as more and more people want to eat more consciously and sustainably.

The industry has also recognized this and offers a wide range of replacement products. These are practical, but not always healthy or ecologically safe. It therefore makes sense to produce as many products as possible at home.

Making vegan butter yourself is not a big effort. You only need three basic ingredients : coconut oil, plant milk and salt. To create a special taste, you can experiment with spices, vinegar and herbs. You can adapt the vegan butter exactly to your preferences and try out new taste experiments.

Some people are concerned that plant-based alternatives are not as versatile as the animal-based original. However, this concern is unfounded. The plant-based spread is suitable for cooking, frying and baking as well as for dips or for refining dishes. Consequently, there is no need to fear any compromises here.

So that you can get started right away, we'll give you a recipe for making vegan butter in the next section. You'll be surprised how quick and easy it is to make it yourself! We'll then go into the versatility of the plant-based bitters and explain the main advantages of making it yourself.

We hope you have fun trying it out and have many new taste experiences! :)

As soon as the oil is liquid, take the pan off the stove and let it cool briefly. Then add the plant-based milk to the lukewarm oil and stir well to achieve a homogeneous consistency.

If you want, you can add spices or herbs to give your spread a unique flavor. Garlic powder or basil, for example, are suitable.

If you want a slightly sour result, mix plant milk with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice before adding it to the melted coconut oil.

After you have mixed everything together, pour the mixture into a suitable mold. This can be a small glass container or a silicone mold. Now put it in the fridge for three or more hours so that the spread solidifies. You can then use it as normal.

Since the vegan butter only lasts a few days , it's best to only make a small amount at a time. Alternatively, you can cut it into slices and store it in the freezer.

In this case, you can use it for several weeks and defrost it in portions as needed. Like the alternatives to butter that you can buy in the supermarket, the homemade version is very versatile.

Spreadable fat is not only used as a spread for bread or rolls, but also offers numerous possibilities to refine dishes. Whether it is in cooking and baking or for dips :

• Cooking and frying : When cooking and frying, you can use the spread to fry vegetables, for example. You can also use it to fry mushrooms or tofu to give the food a finer flavor. Vegan butter is also a delicious alternative to oil when frying potatoes or the plant-based version of pancakes and French toast. If you are cooking plant-based mac and cheese, you can also add a pinch of your butter substitute to the cooked pasta. You can also use it to refine vegan ready meals .
  
  
• Baking : Vegan butter is indispensable in the baking kitchen. It can be used in a variety of baking recipes as a substitute for the animal version. From cookies to muffins to cakes, it adds moisture and flavor to the dough . Use it, for example, to bake a vegan onion cake.

• Dips : With our vegan butter you have a great base for delicious sauces and dips. By flavoring the spread with spices and herbs, you have a perfect dip for your bread or the next vegetable snack platter. For your next party or family celebration, you can simply mix the basic recipe into different dip variations, so there is something for every taste.
  
  
• Sweet dishes : Vegetable spreads can also be used in sweet cuisine. It can be used in desserts such as vegan apple strudel, plant-based chocolate cake or veggie pancakes to give them a rich and creamy taste.

You see : Whether savory or sweet, fried or baked – the list of possible uses is long. Try the butter substitute as a topping for your favorite dish.

Butter substitutes are now available in almost every supermarket, as are vegan substitutes for buttermilk . So you might be wondering why you should go to the trouble of making the product yourself. But there are some good reasons for this!

The most important argument : Making vegan butter gives you complete control over the ingredients. Instead of relying on the ingredients of store-bought spreads , the ingredients can be carefully selected and controlled. For example, you can make sure to use high-quality ingredients.

One plant-based milk option is Greenforce 's plant-based oat drink . It is gluten-free, has no added sugar and is organic. Another advantage is that you can mix exactly the amount you need each time.

This means there are no leftovers. You can also avoid additives or preservatives that are often found in commercial products. This way you are doing something good for your health!

Another big advantage is individuality . Adapt the recipe to your personal preferences and create a product that suits your taste exactly. You will see that experimenting with different spices is a lot of fun and always allows for new taste experiences.

Environmental friendliness is another advantage of making vegan butter yourself . By avoiding plastic packaging and transporting finished products from the store, making it at home can reduce your carbon footprint and help protect the environment.