Description
A creamy homemade cashew butter made from roasted cashews.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups whole unsalted cashews, raw (425g/14oz)
- pinch of salt (optional)
- 2–3 tsp melted coconut oil or a neutral flavored oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F/160°C.
- Spread cashews across a large, rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Place in the middle of the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Remove from oven and let rest on the tray about 5-10 minutes.
- Transfer cashews to a high speed blender or food processor. Add salt, if using. Cover and blend on high to breakdown the nuts. As the cashews break down they will start to release their own natural oils which will help transform the whole nuts into a smooth butter. Stop the blender every 1-2 minutes to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Continue blending until you end up with a smooth, creamy butter. This can take anywhere from a few minutes to 15 minutes depending on the strength of your equipment. Add a small amount of oil to help speed the blending up if you think it needs it – the added oil is mostly helpful if you want to blend unroasted nuts.
- Once you’ve reached your desired consistency, add optional flavors and ingredients then blend once more for about 15 seconds or so to fully mix through.
- Pour the cashew butter into an airtight container and let cool to room temperature. Once cooled, use as you like and enjoy! Keep stored in a cool, dark place at room temperature (like a cupboard or pantry about 3-4 weeks) or in the fridge up to 2 months or until you begin to notice signs of spoilage (black or brown spots appearing in the jar or a sour smell).
Notes
- Store in a cool, dark place.
- Use within 3-4 weeks at room temperature or up to 2 months in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 94
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg