Coconut Butter
There’s nothing quite like dreamy coconut butter!
I LOVE using it as an alternative spread, as well as drizzling it on desserts. It amazing how sweet a whole food can be.
Make sure you read your labels when you buy coconut products.
Here's why:
Many coconut products like desiccated/shredded coconut contain the food preservative Sulphites
(also labelled as 220 – 228)
🥥 these can cause asthma attacks, allergic reactions, hyperactivity, reproductive issues and cause digestive stress, among numerous other claims.
🥥can destroy folic acid and deplete Thiamine (vitamin B1).
🥥 are derived from the burning of fossil fuels: coal, oil & the smelting of aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, and iron that contain sulphur.
🥥can be found in meats, drinks, medications & more.
🥥note that sulphur derivatives are very different from sulphur. People naturally consume sulphur from proteins/vegetables and is essential to our health.
Check your labels & make sure you are buying sulphite free!
Enjoy!
Servings: Approximately 1 cup
Ingredients
3 cups Unsweetened Coconut Flakes (option to use
shredded coconut or desiccated coconut)
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Method
1. Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth. Use spatula periodically to scrape down edges. This can be a lengthy process dependant on the power of your blender.
Hint:
Make sure your coconut is 100% unsweetened coconut and is free of preservatives. See info above.
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