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How To Make Nut Butter

Homemade nut butter is so simple to make, 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.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 28 Servings
Calories: 93 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 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

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  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. 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.
  4. Once the nut butter is very creamy, blend in the salt. 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.
  5. Let the nut butter cool to room temperature, then transfer the mixture to a glass jar and tighten the lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 weeks, or until you see any signs of spoilage.

Notes

  • *nutritional analysis was calculated with almonds.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tablespoon Calories 93kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 3.5g (1%) Protein 3.5g (7%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.5g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 28Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 93

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tablespoon
Calories 93kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 3.5g 1%
Protein 3.5g 7%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 0.5g 1%

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