Espresso Cashew Butter
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Espresso Cashew Butter
Description
Espresso Cashew Butter starts by gently toasting raw cashews to bring out their natural oils and flavor. Ground espresso beans are incorporated into the nuts in a food processor, creating a textured butter that balances the creamy nuttiness with coffee tones. Coconut oil helps achieve a smoother consistency, while cacao powder and vanilla extract add slight bitterness and sweetness, complementing the espresso. The resulting spread is smooth with a faint crunch, lending an indulgent richness to simple dishes where a nut butter would be used.
The butter can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated for extended freshness, and its flavor can vary with the degree of processing—longer blending yields a silkier texture. Use it on toast, as an oatmeal topping, or in baking for an espresso-infused twist.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cashew nuts see notes, raw
- 2-3 tablespoons espresso beans
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325ºF and place cashews on a large baking sheet. Spread evenly in one layer; toast for 8-10 minutes. Let nuts cool on pan for 10 minutes.
- Place slightly cooled cashews in bowl of food processor with espresso beans and cover with lid. Process until everything breaks down and cashews start to almost get smooth. You can add oil here to help speed things up. Scrape down the sides of the bowl when necessary. The time it takes will depend on the power of your food processor or blender and bowl capacity.
- Once the cashew butter is almost creamy add cocoa powder and vanilla; continue processing until desired consistency is reached – the longer you process, the smoother and drippier the butter will be. The bowl will likely be warm so allow the cashew butter to cool slightly before putting in jar.
- Transfer Espresso Cashew Butter to 16oz jar with lid. Or divide into smaller jars. Store at room temperature, or fridge for longer period of time.
- Enjoy on toast, over oatmeal, in cookies, or quite possibly by the spoonful.
Notes
- To reduce crunch from espresso beans, grind them separately before adding to the nuts.
- Instant espresso or coffee powders blend smoothly without grit but lack the coffee bean texture.
- Coconut oil can be added to help the butter become creamy faster but is optional.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16oz jar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/16 | |
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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