Easy Homemade Vegan Butter, Probiotic and Delicious

Deliciously creamy homemade vegan butter. It's easy to make, probiotic and free from palm oil and cashews!

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• Equipment You’ll Need
• You'll Need Just a Few Ingredients
• How To Make This Recipe
• Why Make Your Own Vegan Butter?
• What Can I Use It For?
• Some Fun Recipe Variations!
• Vegan Butter FAQs
• Vegan Butter

Vegan butter is something of a game-changer in the plant-based world. It’s creamy, rich, and has that perfect buttery flavour you’ve been craving, but without the dairy drama. And here’s the best part—it’s probiotic! Yes, my friend, you can spread that good gut healing stuff on your toast.

I’m talking about a homemade vegan butter that’s as good as (dare I say it?) the real thing, plus it's not packed with palm oil, canola oil or artificial ingredients. Seriously, this stuff is smooth, buttery, and versatile, perfect for everything from baking a mean pie crust to topping off a stack of pancakes.

Now, if you’re anything like me, the quest for the best vegan butter has probably taken you on a wild ride through grocery stores. There was a time when I swore by Miyoko’s vegan butter—tried it for the first time during a trip to the States and let me tell ya, it was an absolute revelation.

I was staying with some mates in California, and they plonked it on the table one morning with breakfast. I spread it on a slice of sourdough and, boom, I was done. Hooked. Obsessed. But then, I came back to the UK and it was nowhere to be found. I thought, “Right, if I can’t buy it, I’ll make my own vegan butter instead!” That’s when I started tinkering with a homemade vegan butter recipe, determined to make it as spreadable and delicious as the stuff I loved—without the palm oil and soaking nuts faff.

Equipment You’ll Need

Alright, let’s talk gear. Making vegan butter at home is surprisingly easy, and you don’t need a bunch of fancy kitchen gadgets. You’ll definitely need a blender or immersion blender—this is a no-whisk kind of operation. A measuring jug will also come in handy for blending, and a container or butter mould is essential for getting that satisfying block of butter at the end. If you don’t have a fancy mould, don’t worry, just grab an empty margarine tub. It does the job just fine.

You'll Need Just a Few Ingredients

Here’s the fun part: the ingredient list for this homemade vegan butter recipe is short, sweet, and simple. Nothing too fancy or hard to find, and each one has a specific job in bringing this buttery magic together. As usual, the full recipe with all the exact amounts is at the bottom, so if you’re in a rush, feel free to scroll down to the recipe card.

Soy Milk: The non-dairy milk that forms the base of the butter. It gives it that creamy consistency we all love. You could swap it for another non-dairy milk, but soy milk gives the best results since it emulsifies the best and has a neutral flavour.

Coconut Oil: Ah yes, the star of the show! Refined coconut oil (or deodorised coconut oil) gives the butter its smooth texture without too much coconut flavour. If you’re ok with the coconut flavour, try regular coconut oil or extra virgin coconut oil.

Lemon Juice: This adds a subtle acidity, cutting through the richness and balancing out the flavours. It also helps the butter emulsify.

Sea Salt: I use fine sea salt because it dissolves quickly and evenly. The saltiness is key for mimicking that traditional butter flavour.

Miso Paste: A bit of an odd one, I know, but trust me! Miso gives the butter an umami boost, adding depth to the flavour. Since it's a fermented product, this is also where our probiotics come from!

Lecithin: This is optional, but if you want smooth, spreadable vegan butter like the stuff from top vegan butter brands, a bit of soy or sunflower lecithin does wonders. It helps bind the oils and non-dairy milk, making the butter creamier and more stable.

How To Make This Recipe

This vegan butter recipe couldn’t be easier to follow. Here’s a quick run-through of the steps:

1. Blend It Up: Chuck all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Mould It: Pour the mixture into your container or butter mould.
3. Chill It: Pop it in the fridge for at least 8 hours to firm up.
4. Spread It: Serve straight from the fridge or let it sit at room temperature for a spreadable vegan butter. You can even use it for vegan frosting and cakes!

Why Make Your Own Vegan Butter?

Why not, eh? Apart from the fact it’s cheaper than some of the fancier vegan butter brands (and even real butter!), making your own vegan butter lets you control exactly what goes into it. No palm oil, no weird preservatives—just simple ingredients you know and love. Plus, it tastes fantastic and is packed with probiotics from the miso we added.

This recipe is a great option for anyone who’s fed up with the limited choices of plant-based butter alternatives in grocery stores. Sure, Earth Balance buttery sticks or Miyoko’s vegan butter are a good option if you can get them, but nothing beats making your own vegan butter from scratch. You can adjust the flavour to suit your taste, and trust me, you’ll feel like a kitchen wizard once you’ve nailed it.

What Can I Use It For?

You can use this homemade vegan butter for pretty much anything you’d use regular butter for. Slap it on toast (obviously), spread it on crumpets, or melt it over pancakes. Baking? Sorted. This butter substitute is excellent for cookies, cakes, and even making your own pie crust. It’s got that buttery flavour and texture that traditional dairy butter offers, but without the dairy products. I’ve even used it to make a puff pastry, and it worked like a charm! Whatever your baking or cooking needs, this vegan butter has you covered.

Some Fun Recipe Variations!

The great thing about this recipe is that it’s a brilliant base for all sorts of flavour twists. Fancy something a bit more exciting? Add any of these extras before pouring the butter into your mould:

• Garlic and herb: Perfect for spreading on fresh bread.
• Chive and onion: A great option on toasted bagels.
• Lemon zest: Adds a refreshing zing. Delicious on citrusy crepes.
• Cayenne and smoked paprika: Give your butter a bit of a spicy kick!

Feel free to get creative with it—there are endless possibilities! Let me know in the comments what you try out!

Vegan Butter FAQs

There you have it! Making your own vegan butter is easier than you think and so worth it. You get a delicious, creamy, spreadable vegan butter that’s perfect for all your cooking and baking needs—and the fact that it’s packed with probiotics is just a cheeky bonus. If you give it a go, make sure you take pictures and tag me at @schoolnightvegan on social media. I’d love to see what you come up with!

If you’re after more vegan kitchen projects, check out some of my other recipes, like my Bread and Butter Pudding or my deliciously buttery Vegan Coffee Cake. They’re perfect companions to your new homemade vegan butter creation.