Mediterranean Diet Friendly Honey Cinnamon Coconut Butter
Warm, fragrant, and just sweet enough, this spread hits that perfect balance of natural richness and gentle spice that makes it impossible to stop reaching for the jar. Coconut butter is made entirely in a food processor — the shredded coconut slowly releases its own oils and transforms into something silky and luscious without any dairy or refined ingredients in sight. Raw honey and ground Ceylon cinnamon get stirred together off the heat before being drizzled in, which keeps the honey's natural qualities intact and distributes that warm spice evenly throughout. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here; it's noticeably softer and more floral than the common cassia variety, and it makes the finished butter taste almost dessert-like without being cloying. The whole process is surprisingly meditative — a little patience with the food processor and you end up with something that feels genuinely artisan. Spread it on whole grain toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or use it as a dip for apple slices and you've got a snack that feels indulgent but is built entirely from wholesome, minimally processed ingredients. It stores beautifully in a glass jar on the counter, ready whenever you need a little something special.
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16 servings
- 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the shredded coconut to a food processor and process on high, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula every 60 seconds, until the mixture transforms from dry crumbles to a thick paste and then to a smooth, pourable butter — about 8–10 minutes total. The coconut will go through a clumpy stage before releasing its oils; keep processing until the butter is completely smooth and fluid.
- 2
Warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat for about 1 minute, until it is just fluid and easy to pour — do not let it simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the ground Ceylon cinnamon and sea salt until fully combined.
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