Is Ghee Plant-Based Whole30 compliant? The short answer is no, however, we’ve done our research and created a list of Plant-Based Whole30 Ghee Brands for you to use during your Plant-Based Whole30 Program and beyond.

What is Ghee?

Ghee is a variation of clarified butter. In other words, it is butter that has been slowly melted over a low heat which allows the milk solids to separate from the water and the water to evaporate. The milk solids are then strained from the remaining butterfat and what remains is known as ghee.

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What is Vegan Ghee?

Vegan Ghee contains NO dairy and is made from plant-based vegetable fats with similar cooking profiles such as coconut oil and avocado oil. Both coconut and avocado have mild, nutty flavors and high smoke points.

How do I use Ghee?

Use Ghee as a cooking fat. Saute your vegetables or melt ghee and use as a topper for cooked vegetables, etc. With its high smoke point, ghee is also great for shallow frying

What to look for when purchasing Vegan Ghee?

Look for brands that are dairy free and that contain minimal processed Whole30 approved ingredients.

What to avoid when purchasing Vegan Ghee?

Avoid brands that contain any amounts of dairy, seed oils, additives and artificial flavors and colorings.

Plant-Based Whole30 Ghee Brands:

  • Nutiva Organic Plant-Based Ghee
  • Livlo Organic Vegan Ghee
  • Trader Joe’s Organic Coconut Oil & Avocado Oil Blend (Vegan Ghee Alternative)

NUTIVA

Nutiva Organic Plant-Based Ghee

Ingredients: Organic Refined Expeller-Pressed Coconut Oil, Organic Avocado Oil, Organic Vegan Natural Flavor, Organic Turmeric Extract, Organic Annatto Extract

Purchase Nutiva Plant-Based Ghee online at Amazon or use their store locator for a retailer near you.

 

LIVLO

Livlo Organic Vegan Ghee

Ingredients: Organic Refined Coconut Oil, Organic Refined Avocado Oil, Organic Vegan Butter Flavor, Organic Annatto Extract

Shop for Livlo Organic Vegan Ghee online at Amazon or through the Livlo website

 

TRADER JOE’S

Trader Joe’s Organic Coconut Oil & Avocado Oil Blend

Ingredients: Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Avocado Oil, Natural Flavor, Organic Turmeric Extract, Organic Annatto Extract

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