Best 14 Coconut Butters for Creamy Spreading and Cooking

This is a two-pack of Nutiva’s signature coconut puree, giving you 30 total ounces of unsweetened coconut butter that doubles as a spread and smoothie booster. You’ll need to warm the jar before spreading since it solidifies below 76°F, but that’s standard for whole-coconut products. Customers emphasize this is coconut butter, not oil, and praise its dense, creamy texture. The single-ingredient formula keeps things clean for keto, paleo, and Whole30 diets. At $24.34 for two jars, it’s a solid mid-range pick for anyone who goes through coconut butter regularly.

Jiva Organics delivers a 16-ounce jar of raw, organic coconut butter that stays just under the $15 mark. The texture is a semi-solid creamy paste that melts in your mouth straight from the jar, with zero trans fats or additives. It’s a good substitute for dairy butter when gently heated and works well in smoothies, desserts, and sauces. At $0.94 per ounce, it sits in the middle of the price range but offers raw processing that some higher-priced competitors don’t. The 943-review base is smaller than top brands, so expect fewer community tips on storage and usage.

Kevala’s 2-pound tub gives you the most bang for versatility, since this coconut butter pulls double duty as a food spread and a moisturizing body balm or hair treatment. It’s free from peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, and dairy, making it one of the safest picks for households with multiple allergies. The 32-ounce size at $21.38 works out to $0.67 per ounce, a strong value for organic, non-GMO verified butter. With over 5,300 reviews, you’ll find plenty of tips on remixing separated oil back into the butter. Store at room temperature and stir before each use for best consistency.

This isn’t a food product at all, it’s The Body Shop’s Coconut Body Butter designed for very dry skin with 96 hours of continuous moisture. The formula combines Community Fair Trade shea butter and coconut oil with babassu oil, and 96% of ingredients are plant-based. Over 18,000 reviews make this the most-reviewed item in the list by far, and the creamy coconut scent gets consistent praise. At $32 for 6.4 ounces, it’s pricey per ounce, but you’re paying for a cosmetic-grade formula, not a food product. If you’re shopping for skincare, not snacking, this is your pick.

Artisana’s 14-ounce jar hits the sweet spot at just $9.49, making it the lowest-priced single jar of premium coconut butter on this list. The single-ingredient formula uses 100% organic coconut flesh pureed into a rich spread with no additives. Small-batch, temperature-controlled processing preserves the fatty acids, proteins, and enzymes that high-heat methods can destroy. Reviews call it sweet without any added sugar, and many buyers order it monthly as a staple. At $0.68 per ounce, you’re getting organic, non-GMO quality at a price that beats most competitors.

If you’ve never tried coconut butter, this 8-ounce jar from Artisana is the lowest entry point on the list at $6.95. It’s the same single-ingredient, small-batch formula as Artisana’s larger jars, just in a smaller package. Reviews mention it works great for homemade protein bars and as a specialty ingredient that’s hard to find in stores. The 4.2 rating is slightly lower than the 14-ounce version, with some buyers surprised by the small size. At $0.87 per ounce it’s not the best value, but for dipping your toe in, it beats committing to a $25 two-pack.

This isn’t coconut butter, it’s coconut oil with a built-in butter flavor, which makes it the strongest pick for actual cooking and baking. The non-dairy buttery taste comes from fermented organic plant sources, not artificial flavorings, and the high smoke point handles sautéing, frying, and popcorn without breaking down. At $13.64 for 29 ounces, it’s one of the most affordable options per ounce at $0.47. The 4.6 rating is the highest on this list, and buyers love it for movie theater-style popcorn and baked goods. If you want coconut butter for eating, skip this, but for cooking, it’s the winner.

Princeton Popcorn’s coconut oil is specifically engineered for movie theater-style popcorn, with beta-carotene giving it that golden concession-stand color and buttery aroma. It comes from a single family farm in Kansas, so you’re supporting a small American business rather than an anonymous brand. The oil works with every popper type from Whirley Pops to hot-air machines, and it’s solid below 76°F so you just scoop, melt, and pop. At $19.99 for 30 ounces it’s pricier than the Nutiva butter-flavored oil, but the authentic theater appearance is what you’re paying for. Only 39 reviews means less community feedback, but the concept is niche and well-executed.

If you go through coconut butter fast, Kevala’s 8-pound container drops the price to $0.41 per ounce, the lowest on this list. It’s the same USDA Organic, non-GMO, Kosher-certified formula as Kevala’s smaller jars, just in a bulk format. Reviews mention the oil separates and you’ll need to skim the fat and remix the pulp to get the right consistency back, which takes some effort in an 8-pound tub. Buyers use it in everything from coffee to pina coladas to desserts. The size is impractical if you’re new to coconut butter, but for heavy users, the savings are substantial.

Kevala’s 16-ounce glass jar option solves a real complaint: many coconut butter brands ship in plastic, and some buyers taste the difference. This version is cold-pressed and raw, with no added sugar, salt, or preservatives, delivering a sweet, creamy texture. At $14.78 it’s competitively priced at $0.92 per ounce, and the glass packaging avoids plastic leaching concerns. Reviews consistently praise Kevala’s smooth, creamy consistency that melts easily in coffee. If glass packaging matters to you, this is the clear pick over Kevala’s plastic tub options.

This two-pack uses a traditional stone-grinding method that produces a smoother, more luscious texture than machine-processed coconut butters. Each jar holds 17.63 ounces, giving you over 35 ounces total at $0.68 per ounce, which is solid value for stone-ground quality. The product carries a Beyond Organic guarantee and is packaged in a nut- and gluten-free facility, which matters if cross-contamination is a concern. With 819 reviews, the feedback base is smaller than Kevala or Nutiva, but buyers highlight the taste on bread and in homemade chocolates. The glass jar packaging is a plus over plastic alternatives.

Kevala’s 3-pack gives you 48 total ounces across three glass jars, hitting a middle ground between single-jar purchases and the 8-pound bulk tub. At $34.89 total, you’re paying $0.73 per ounce, better than single jars but not as cheap as the 8-pound option. The cold-pressed, pure coconut flesh formula contains no additives and works well for vegan and dairy-free diets. Reviews note the same oil-separation issue as all Kevala sizes, with one buyer describing a skim-and-remix technique using a long knife. If you want stock without an 8-pound commitment, this is the smart compromise.

Artisana’s 10.6-ounce jar is the Goldilocks size for someone who uses coconut butter regularly but doesn’t need bulk. It’s the same single-ingredient, small-batch formula as the 14-ounce version, just slightly smaller. Reviews describe it as sweet with no added sugar, with one buyer calling it a monthly staple for their diet. The $11.99 price point at $1.13 per ounce is higher than the 14-ounce jar, so if price is your priority, go bigger. But for a manageable jar you’ll finish before separation sets in, this size avoids the waste and remixing hassle of larger containers.

Artisana’s 128-ounce container brings their premium, small-batch, temperature-controlled coconut butter into bulk territory at $0.60 per ounce. That’s pricier than Kevala’s 8-pound option at $0.41/oz, but you’re getting Artisana’s stricter processing standards with a 4.5 rating and 2,669 reviews. The single-ingredient formula means no additives of any kind, just pure organic coconut flesh pureed into a spread. This size makes sense if you use coconut butter in daily smoothies, baking, or meal prep and want to avoid frequent reordering. If you’re comparing to the Kevala bulk, the premium here is about $0.19 per ounce for better processing.