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Nut Butter Replacement – Organic Coconut Manna, Pure and Delicious Coconut Butter

Are you nut-free? Try coconut butter, aka coconut manna, when you want a delicious replacement for nut butter.

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Suggested use

Try it in your morning smoothie.

Great for:

  • Spreading
  • Blending
  • Baking
  • Coconut milk

Because Manna is made from only whole organic coconuts, it tends to settle and become firm. If too firm, warm the jar gently in water to soften. Always stir before use. Microwaving is not recommended.

Ingredients

Organic whole coconut puree.

How to Store Coconut Butter

No refrigeration required; spreads easily at temperatures above 80°F.

Almond Joy Cups with Coconut Manna

More recipes for coconut butter can be found on the Native.com website.

INGREDIENTS For the coconut butter filling:

For the chocolate coating:

INSTRUCTIONS

Filling

  1. Add coconut butter, maple syrup and 1 Tbs optional shredded coconut to a small bowl, mix.
  2. Add coconut flour, a spoonful at a time, mixing well until a stiff dough forms.
  3. Chill the filling in the fridge while you make the chocolate coating.

Chocolate

  1. Add chocolate and coconut oil to a glass bowl. Microwave until smooth, stirring every 20-30 seconds.

Assemble

  1. Use about 1 Tbs of filling and form into a ball. Press down to make a patty. Press one whole almond into the top. Set aside until chocolate is added.
  2. Add chocolate to each muffin cup, filling about 1/3 full, approximately 1 – 2 Tbs.
  3. Place coconut butter patty on top add another 1-2 Tbs melted chocolate.
  4. Top with shredded coconut and chopped almonds if desired.
  5. Freeze 20 minutes.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the freezer

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