Today I want to share my recipe for carnivore candy, a simple treat that’s perfect for anyone following a carnivore diet.
This isn’t actual candy as most people know it, but rather a delicious butter-based treat that satisfies those sweet cravings while staying 100% carnivore friendly.
The brown butter creates a rich, slightly nutty flavor that makes these little frozen bites truly special.
Making carnivore candy requires just one ingredient – butter. That’s it! The magic happens during the cooking process when the butter browns, developing complex flavors that might remind you of toffee or caramel, but without any sugar or plant ingredients.
This browning process transforms ordinary butter into something extraordinary that you can enjoy as an occasional treat on your carnivore journey.
I’ve found that having simple recipes like this on hand makes sticking to a carnivore diet much easier, especially during those times when you’re craving something different from your regular meat based meals.
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Only One Ingredient: This recipe couldn’t be simpler – it uses just butter! No need to shop for multiple ingredients or worry about finding special carnivore friendly items.
All you need is regular butter that you probably already have in your fridge. This makes it perfect for those days when you want something special but don’t want to make a trip to the store.
Rich, Nutty Flavor: When butter browns, it develops an amazing flavor that’s completely different from regular butter. It tastes nutty, rich, and almost caramel like, but without any sugar or plant ingredients.
Quick Energy Boost: The concentrated fat in these butter candies provides quick energy. When you’re feeling tired or need a boost before a workout, pop one of these for fast fuel.
✨ Recipe Ingredients
- 2 Butter Sticks
You will also need: a silicone candy mold.
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👨🍳 How To Make
These carnivore candies are super easy to make. Follow these steps:
Step 1
Place the butter into a pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Once the butter melts, reduce the heat to medium-low. At this stage, the butter will foam at the top – it’s totally okay.
Step 3
Stir from time to time to avoid the butter from burning. Once it turns brown (it may take some time), remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 7-8 minutes.
Step 4
Pour the butter into a glass cup. Make sure to scrape the pan for all the brown bits there. Stir and mix well.
Step 5
Use a silicone candy mold – pour the butter inside and freeze. Once frozen, pop them out and enjoy.
💡Tips
1. Watch the Color Closely
The key to perfect carnivore candy is getting the butter to the right shade of brown. Too light and you’ll miss out on the rich flavor, too dark and it will taste burnt.
Look for a medium amber color, similar to maple syrup or honey. Keep the pan on medium-low heat and stay near your stove the entire time. The butter can go from perfect to burnt in just seconds.
A light golden color will give a mild flavor, while a deeper brown (but not black!) creates a more intense, nutty taste. If you start seeing black specks appearing rapidly or smell anything burnt, immediately remove from heat.
The perfect brown butter should have tiny brown bits at the bottom (these are milk solids) and smell nutty and rich, somewhat like toasted hazelnuts.
2. Cool Before Molding
Make sure to follow the recipe’s instruction to let the browned butter cool for 7-8 minutes before pouring it into molds.
Pouring super hot butter directly into some silicone molds might damage them or cause the butter to not set properly. This cooling period also allows the flavors to develop further and gives some of the browned bits time to settle.
However, don’t wait too long or the butter will begin to solidify again, making it difficult to pour.
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Ingredients
- 2 Butter Sticks
Instructions
- Place the butter into a pan over medium heat.
- Once the butter melts, reduce the heat to medium-low. At this stage, the butter will foam at the top – it’s totally okay.
- Stir from time to time to avoid the butter from burning. Once it turns brown (it may take some time), remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 7-8 minutes.
- Pour the butter into a glass cup. Make sure to scrape the pan for all the brown bits there. Stir and mix well.
- Use a silicone candy mold – pour the butter inside and freeze. Once frozen, pop them out and enjoy.
Very good!
This is JUST what I needed! Can’t wait to try it. If I don’t have silicon molds will I be able to pour in a pan or other dish and cut?
yes
Very good, I added a tiny bit of honey right before I placed them in the freezer.
Is it better to use salted or unsalted butter?
Unslated