# Coconut-Infused Almond Butters This DIY Nut Butter is a Delicious and Nutritious Treat By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-nut-butter References: [food52](http://food52.com/recipes/37371-toasted-coconut-and-almond-butter) The 'Food52' blog put together a recipe for a DIY nut butter that is both tasty and nutritious. Although peanut butter is a classic sandwich spread, this tasty topping is not exactly the healthiest option available. This delicious almond butter offers a more nutritious alternative to store-bought peanut spreads. To make the DIY nut butter, all you need are raw almonds, [shredded coconut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulzuras-coconut-snacks), sea salt and honey. Almonds are a great alternative to peanuts because they contain heart-healthy fats without the added salt content. Although regular almond butter is delicious, the addition of coconut gives this sandwich spread a hint of tropical flavor. The result is a sweet and nutty condiment that is sure to become a healthy pantry staple. This delicious homemade nut butter provides a tasty alternative to store-bought peanut spreads. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Nut Butter:** More people are looking for DIY options to make healthy and tasty spreads at home. - **Coconut-infused Foods:** Coconut is being added to a variety of foods to give them a tropical twist and added health benefits. - **Healthy Pantry Staples:** Consumers are looking for healthier and more natural options for their pantry staples, particularly amid health and wellness trends. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food & Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can introduce and market more DIY nut butter options that cater to people's diets and taste preferences. - **Wellness:** The wellness industry can continue to promote healthy and natural food options like this DIY nut butter as part of a holistic approach to health. - **Recipe & Cooking Platforms:** Recipe and cooking platforms can showcase and promote DIY nut butter recipes that use different nuts, seeds, or added flavors and ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Almond Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revival-almond-butter-spreads.md) - [Sprinkle-Infused Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marzipan-with-sprinkles-nut-butter.md) - [Savory-Sweet Almond Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventionally-flavored-almond-butter.md) - [Adaptogenic Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptogenic-nut-butter.md) - [Blended Granola Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micheles-granola-butter.md) - [Nut Butter Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-butter-sandwich-cookies.md) - [Mushroom-Infused Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-butter.md) - [Six-Ingredient Seed Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-up-seed-butter.md) - [THC-Infused Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numb-nuts.md)