Vegan Honey Butter
Make this easy four-ingredient vegan honey butter in minutes! Then generously spread the creamy, sweet, dairy-free butter over your favorite bread slices. I particularly like smearing it over slices of whole wheat banana bread, no-knead whole wheat bread, and more.
Honey butter transforms the everyday into something special. Isn’t that what we’re all looking for? Little slices of special?
And although honey is not typically in the vegan vernacular, this vegan honey butter is made from animal-free (or should I say bug-free?) honey. You’ll be surprised to see how easy this recipe is to make and how it’s even easier to consume. Yum!
How to Make Vegan Honey Butter
You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.
- Dampen a chamomile tea with a bit of warm water.
- Squeeze the tea bag over the agave nectar, then stir.
- Whip vegan butter with a mixer.
- Add vegan honey and salt.
- Whip again until fluffy.
Key Ingredients
- Lemon — We’ll use both the zest and the juice of the lemon.
- Oats — I used rolled oats for this recipe, but you can substitute instant oats.
- Chia — We’ll add some ground chia seeds to create a thicker texture. You can use whole chia seeds; I just prefer ground because it creates a smoother finished texture.
- Syrup — I used maple syrup, but you can substitute agave nectar.
- Milk — We’ll use almond milk for the best overnight oats! Substitute your favorite plant-based milk.
- Yogurt — I love adding some plant-based yogurt (plain, unsweetened) for an even more tangy flavor.
- Protein Powder — I add some vanilla protein powder for increased flavor and nutrients. If your protein powder is not sweetened, you may want to add an extra teaspoon or two of sweetener.
- Cornstarch — We’ll use cornstarch to thicken the lemon curd topping.
- Turmeric — A pinch of turmeric makes that lemon curd sunny yellow.
- Chamomile Tea Bag — Believe it or not, chamomile produces a distinctive “honey” flavor when added to syrup. You’ll need just one bag.
- Agave nectar — There are other syrups you can use, but I prefer agave nectar for its flavor, or lack thereof. You can use maple syrup, but it has a definitive flavor.
- Vegan butter — Use store-bought vegan butter or margarine or make homemade vegan butter.
- Salt — We’ll be adding just a pinch of sea salt (or any table salt will do) to add depth of flavor.
Why This Recipe is a Winner
- Chamomile adds the perfect honey flavor to agave nectar
- Whipping butter before adding the syrup makes it super light and airy
- Adding a bit of salt adds depth of flavor.
Frequently-Asked Questions
What is vegan honey?
You can make vegan honey by combining a neutral sweetener like agave nectar with chamomile tea. The two combine to create the perfect honey flavor.
Do you have to whip honey butter?
You can achieve a light and fluffy texture with your honey butter by whipping it with a mixture, but you can simply stir the ingredients together if you don’t care about a whipped texture.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this vegan honey butter with your favorite side dishes, such as:
- Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
- Vegan Biscuits
- Whole Wheat Banana Bread
- Vegan Pancakes
- Vegan French Toast
- Whole Wheat Waffles
- Blueberry Overnight Oats
- Vegan Baked Potatoes
- Melt and drizzle it over this Fried Tofu Sandwich
I have even been known to dip the ends of my vegan pizza crust in this stuff.
Storage Tips
Transfer the butter to a lidded container and store in the fridge. It will keep for several weeks. You can also freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Vegan Bread Options
These vegan bread options are begging for big smears of vegan honey spread across each slice:
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Vegan Honey Butter
Ingredients
- 1 chamomile tea bag
- ⅓ cup agave nectar syrup (or maple syrup)
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Add roughly 2 teaspoons of water to a small bowl. Microwave a few seconds until the water is fairly warm, but not hot. Add the tea bag, pushing it around in the water until the tea is saturated.
- Pour the agave syrup in another bowl. Gently squeeze the tea bag over the syrup, releasing the chamomile flavor. Stir the syrup. Take a test and see if you don't agree this tastes like honey!
- Add vegan butter to a mixing bowl. Beat for one minute on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add vegan honey and salt. Beat on low speed to mix the two.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then turn up the speed to medium and beat until fluffy.
- Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated. It will keep up to 2 weeks when stored properly. Serve softened honey butter over your favorite slices of bread, cornbread, dinner rolls, or english muffins.
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Notes
Freezing Instructions
Chill the butter in a fridge, then spoon it out onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Seal tightly and cover with another sheet or two of plastic wrap. It will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
I couldn’t believe how easy this recipe was. Love it!
I LOVE this recipe! Never would have thought to add chamomile tea to agave nectar, but it works. Thanks so much!
I’m so glad you like this recipe, Chandra!