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Chai Spiced Almond Cashew Butter

This Chai Spiced Almond Cashew Butter is a creamy blend of lightly toasted almonds and cashews, mixed with several spices giving this nut butter an authentic chai-like flavor. All you need is 25 minutes and a good food processor!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups raw almonds
  • 1.5 cups raw cashews
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp pure almond or vanilla extract optional, but makes for great flavor!
Chai spices:
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp all spice
  • 1/8 tsp cloves
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325F and place raw almonds and cashews on a large baking sheet. Spread evenly in one layer and toast for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let nuts cool on pan for 5 minutes.
  2. Place slightly cooled nuts in bowl of food processor and cover with lid. Process for about 5 minutes, until nuts have almost completely broken down. With the motor still running, add your chai spices through the feeding tube, and process for about 5 more minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl periodically if necessary.
  3. Once your nuts have turned into a slightly creamy consistency (approx. 10 minutes), with the motor running, add 2 tsp of coconut oil and almond extract (if using) and process the almond cashew butter for another 5 minutes, or until desired consistency.
  4. Transfer Chai Spiced Almond Cashew Butter into jar with lid and store at room temperature* or in fridge.

Notes

  • -I have a 12 cup Breville food processor, and 4 cups of nuts allowed me just enough to have the blades work properly, while still having to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times. I wouldn't recommend using less than 3.5-4 cups in a 12 cup bowl, or you may not achieve a creamy consistency in the end. *I have read on ways to keep nut butters, and looked at different brands' labels on how to store, and there is no right or wrong way. I personally keep mine in the pantry at room temperature, but they can also be stored in the fridge. -prep time refers to oven time for toasting -cook time refers to time in processor

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tbsp Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 9mg (0%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tbsp
Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.