Why Plant Milk Butter Is The New Craze (And A Perfect Fall Recipe To Try It Out)

Whether it's a warm loaf of bread, a zesty pasta dish, or your favorite baked treat—butter makes everything better. But what if you're trying to lay off the lactose? What if you're a devoted vegan or simply trying to add more plant-based goodness to your diet? Thankfully, we're not limited to the traditional animal dairy butter we've always known. There's a new craze in town: plant milk butter.

What makes this vegan butter a true standout starts with the heart of the brand itself. Started in 2014 by iconic plant milk cheesemaker Miyoko (pronounced ME-YO-KO) Schinner, Miyoko's Creamery sees itself as the natural evolution of dairy, built on both craft and compassion. Like all their products, their plant milk butters are made with time-honored techniques (like fermentation), plus only the finest organic ingredients—their European Style Cultured Vegan Butters are made with organic cashew milk, while the Spreadable Cultured Vegan Oat Milk Butter is made with organic oat milk. And because they're cultured, these butters are full of complex flavor and a subtle tang. It's no wonder they taste so good… But that's not the only reason plant milk butter has made a stir in the foodie world.

Loved by acclaimed chefs, world-class restaurants, and bakeries, Miyoko's vegan butters have become the cornerstone of so many delicious dishes—from pastas like this tagliatelle with a vegan butternut squash cream sauce to warm and gooey pastries. Brown butter chocolate chip cookies? Say no more. As a 1:1 substitution for animal dairy butter, this butter melts, bakes, and spreads. And because it contains actual milk solids, it's one of the only vegan options that actually browns. Whether you're a vegan or flexitarian looking for plant-based options—there's virtually nothing this plant milk butter can't do.

It's one thing that plant milk butter fulfills all of our cooking, snacking, and baking needs as a vegan option. But the fact that it also supports our health and our planet seals the deal on this craze. Miyoko's plant milk butters are friendly to a range of healthy lifestyles, being palm oil free, gluten free, lactose free, soy free, vegan, and certified kosher. And as a brand, Miyoko's Creamery also seeks to make as little impact on the planet as possible: In fact, their products result in up to 98% less greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional animal dairy products.* They're a certified B Corp, and from operations to sourcing to community…they're committed to helping nurture our planet while staying true to their artisan values.

We all know that vegan butter exists, but few of us know its true potential or how plant milk butter is changing the game. At the end of the day, it's inspiring to learn about progressive brands like Miyoko's and how they're pushing the limits on what we thought was possible in the plant-based world. But nothing beats simply trying plant milk butter and experiencing firsthand how it cooks, bakes, and tastes! That's why we've crafted a simple and delicious recipe featuring Miyoko's European Style Cultured Vegan Butter—so you can get in on the craze! It's decadent, spiced, and absolutely perfect for a cozy fall day; try out this recipe for these buttery, baked apples: