Nut Butter Recipe

A nut butter recipe will often call for the use of coconut oil or palm oil, both of which are very high in saturated fat. But there is no need to add oil.

Here’s a healthy nut butter recipe from the Skinnytaste website. Homemade nut butter can be made with just two ingredients, nuts and salt. Simply toast the nuts then put them in the food processor.

Here I made nut butter three ways; almond butter, walnut butter and pecan butter but any tree nut would work.

INGREDIENTS (makes 28 servings)

• 16 ounces 3 cups raw almonds, walnuts or pecans*
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional to taste: ground cinnamon
• Optional to taste: maple syrup or honey

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Spread the almonds, walnuts or pecans on a large, rimmed baking sheet and toast the almonds about 10 minutes, mixing halfway. (Don’t let them get dark).

2. Let them cool about 10 minutes when they are warm, not hot.

3. Transfer the nuts to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.

4. Be patient, it may seem like it will never turn to butter, but it will! It will go from clumps, to a ball against the side of the food processor (keep scraping the sides), then finally it will turn very creamy. If the mixture gets too hot, stop and let it cool down for a few minutes.

5. Once the nut butter is very creamy, blend in the salt.

6. If you wish to add additional flavors such as vanilla, cinnamon or honey, let the mixture cool, add the optional add ins and blend until creamy once again. Keep in mind, the texture will harden slightly if you add honey or maple syrup.

7. Let the nut butter cool to room temperature, then transfer the mixture to a glass jar and tighten the lid.

8. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 weeks, or until you see any signs of spoilage.