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How to Make Cashew Butter

Learn how to make Homemade Cashew Butter using a food processor and only one ingredient. It's fast, healthy, and economical!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 12 (2 tablespoons) servings
Calories: 178 kcal
Course: Condiments , Snacks , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups raw cashews
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  2. Place the cashews on a half sheet pan evenly spread out. Roast in the preheated oven until lightly golden in color, about 6-8 minutes, shaking the pan once halfway through. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the sheet pan.
  3. Once slightly cooled, transfer the cashews to a food processor. Turn the food processor on and let it run on high for about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides with a spatula as necessary.
  4. Once the consistency is creamy and there are no more crumbs, add the neutral oil and salt, if desired. Turn the food processor on again and blend for about 30 more seconds to incorporate the oil and salt.
  5. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and store in the fridge, or in the pantry if you are consuming it within 2-3 weeks.

Notes

  • Nutritional information does not include salt or oil. 
  • This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups of prepared cashew butter and the serving size is 2 tablespoons.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 2-3 days, or in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
  • I use the Kitchen Aid food Processor to make this, but I would also recommend the Dash blender, Vitamix or Ninja
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Nutrition Information

Calories 178kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 213mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12(2 tablespoons) servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178

% Daily Value*

Calories 178kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 213mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%

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