Flavored butter, aka compound butter, is an amazing low-carb condiment and perfect for those following the ketogenic diet. It's one of the best ways to add both great flavour and healthy fats to any meal, including steak, chicken, fish, roasted vegetables and even low-carb pancakes. It takes just a few minutes to prepare and will last for several months if frozen.
The basic ingredient is butter mixed with herbs, spices, or other ingredients such as cheese, nuts or even berries. If you can't eat butter, swap it with ghee, lard, duck fat and even virgin coconut oil.
Method
Make sure all the ingredients have reached room temperature before mixing them. In a medium bowl, mix the softened butter and your preferred spices, herbs and other ingredients. Spoon the butter on a piece of parchment paper. Wrap and roll to create a log shape.
Twist the ends of the paper in the opposite direction to seal. Store the butter in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 6 months. If you decide to freeze it, it helps if you slice it into as many servings as needed.
Alternatively, spoon the flavored butter into a silicon ice tray and refrigerate - it's perfect for portion control!
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Garlic & Herb Flavored Butter
Ingredients (8 servings):
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, preferably grass-fed (113 g/ 4 oz)
- 1/2 tsp salt (I like pink Himalayan salt)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30 ml/ 1 fl oz)
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley or 2 tsp dried parsley
Nutrition facts per serving:
Total carbs: 0.6 g, Fiber: 0.1 g, Net carbs: 0.5 g, Protein: 0.3 g, Fat: 14.9 g, Calories: 134 kcal
Bacon & Cheese Flavored Butter
Ingredients (9 servings):
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, preferably grass-fed (113 g/ 4 oz)
- 1/4 tsp salt (I like pink Himalayan salt)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 large slices crisped up bacon, crumbled (32 g/ 1.1 oz)
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (28 g/ 1 oz)
- 1-2 tbsp freshly chopped chives or spring onion
Nutrition facts per serving:
Total carbs: 0.1 g, Fiber: 0 g, Net carbs: 0.1 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 11.6 g, Calories: 110 kcal
Jalapeño & Lime Flavored Butter
Ingredients (7 servings):
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, preferably grass-fed (113 g/ 4 oz)
- 1/2 tsp salt (I like pink Himalayan salt)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (14 g/ 0.5 oz)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1-2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro or 1-2 tsp dried cilantro
Nutrition facts per serving:
Total carbs: 0.4 g, Fiber: 0.1 g, Net carbs: 0.3 g, Protein: 0.2 g, Fat: 13.2 g, Calories: 117 kcal
Spicy Harissa Flavored Butter
Ingredients (8 servings):
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, preferably grass-fed (113 g/ 4 oz)
- 1/4 tsp salt (I like pink Himalayan salt)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp harissa paste (45 g/ 1.6 oz) - you can make your own
Nutrition facts per serving:
Total carbs: 1.2 g, Fiber: 0.5 g, Net carbs: 0.7 g, Protein: 0.4 g, Fat: 12.2 g, Calories: 112 kcal
Thai Curry Flavored Butter
Ingredients (7 servings):
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, preferably grass-fed (113 g/ 4 oz)
- 1/4 tsp salt (I like pink Himalayan salt)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Thai curry paste (30 g/ 1.1 oz) - you can make your own
Nutrition facts per serving:
Total carbs: 0.8 g, Fiber: 0.2 g, Net carbs: 0.6 g, Protein: 0.3 g, Fat: 13.2 g, Calories: 119 kcal
Lemon & Herb Flavored Butter
Ingredients (7 servings):
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, preferably grass-fed (113 g/ 4 oz)
- 1/2 tsp salt (I like pink Himalayan salt)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1-2 tbsp freshly chopped herbs such as basil, dill or thyme or 1-2 tsp dried herbs
Nutrition facts per serving:
Total carbs: 0.6 g, Fiber: 0.1 g, Net carbs: 0.5 g, Protein: 0.2 g, Fat: 13.2 g, Calories: 118 kcal
Walnut & Blue Cheese Flavored Butter
Ingredients (8 servings):
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, preferably grass-fed (113 g/ 4 oz)
- 1/4 tsp salt (I like pink Himalayan salt)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (45 g/ 1.6 oz)
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (25 g/ 0.9 oz)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1-2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley or 1-2 tsp dried parsley
Nutrition facts per serving:
Total carbs: 0.7 g, Fiber: 0.2 g, Net carbs: 0.5 g, Protein: 1.5 g, Fat: 12.1 g, Calories: 114 kcal
Salty Anchovy Flavored Butter
Ingredients (8 servings):
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, preferably grass-fed (113 g/ 4 oz)
- 1/8 tsp salt (I like pink Himalayan salt)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 8 canned anchovies, drained (32 g/ 1.1 oz)
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 tsp chile powder
Nutrition facts per serving:
Total carbs: 0.3 g, Fiber: 0 g, Net carbs: 0.3 g, Protein: 1.3 g, Fat: 11.9 g, Calories: 111 kcal
Pumpkin Pie Flavored Butter
Ingredients (9 servings):
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, preferably grass-fed (113 g/ 4 oz)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree (50 g/ 1.8 oz) - you can make your own
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice - you can make your own
- 1 tbsp Sukrin Gold or powdered Erythritol or Swerve (10 g/ 0.4 oz)
Nutrition facts per serving:
Total carbs: 0.7 g, Fiber: 0.3 g, Net carbs: 0.4 g, Protein: 0.2 g, Fat: 10.2 g, Calories: 93 kcal
Maple & Pecan Pie Flavored Butter
Ingredients (8 servings):
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, preferably grass-fed (113 g/ 4 oz)
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped (33 g/ 1.2 oz)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sugar-free maple flavored syrup such as Lakanto or Yacon Syrup or any Choc Zero syrups (15 ml) or substitute with 2 tbsp powdered Erythritol or Swerve (20 g/ 0.7 oz) + 1/4 tsp sugar-free maple extract
Nutrition facts per serving:
Total carbs: 2.5 g, Fiber: 2.1 g, Net carbs: 0.4 g, Protein: 0.5 g, Fat: 14.5 g, Calories: 134 kcal
Chocolate & Orange Ganache Flavored Butter
Ingredients (7 servings):
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, preferably grass-fed (113 g/ 4 oz)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder (10 g/ 0.4 oz)
- 1 tsp fresh orange zest
- 2 tbsp powdered Erythritol or Swerve (20 g/ 0.7 oz)
- 1/8 tsp salt (I like pink Himalayan salt)
Nutrition facts per serving:
Total carbs: 1.1 g, Fiber: 0.5 g, Net carbs: 0.6 g, Protein: 0.4 g, Fat: 13.4 g, Calories: 120 kcal
Vanilla & Cinnamon Cream Flavored Butter
Ingredients (6 servings):
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, preferably grass-fed (113 g/ 4 oz)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla powder or up to 1 tbsp unsweetened vanilla extract - you can make your own
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tbsp powdered Erythritol or Swerve (10 g/ 0.4 oz)
Nutrition facts per serving:
Total carbs: 0.3 g, Fiber: 0.1 g, Net carbs: 0.2 g, Protein: 0.2 g, Fat: 15.3 g, Calories: 137 kcal
