How to Make Walnut Butter
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5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
16 mins
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Servings
16 Servings (makes approx. 1 cup)
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Calories
110 kcal
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Course
Breakfast, Condiments
How to Make Walnut Butter
Description
To make walnut butter, raw walnuts are first toasted in a moderate oven at 325°F for about 6 to 8 minutes until slightly fragrant, careful not to burn. This step enhances the nutty flavor without introducing bitterness. After cooling briefly, the walnuts are transferred to a food processor where they are ground in stages—from crushed pieces to nut flour, then to chunks, and eventually to a creamy, smooth walnut butter. Frequent pauses to scrape the bowl sides and prevent the motor from overheating are important, as the process can take several minutes depending on the processor's power.
The resulting butter has a rich, natural walnut flavor and creamy texture that can be used as a spread or in recipes. Optional additions include sea salt for seasoning, cinnamon for warmth, or coconut sugar for sweetness. Sweeteners can be adjusted to taste or omitted for a natural version.
Homemade walnut butter can be made using a food processor or a high-speed blender like a Vitamix, though the latter may result in faster processing but less control over scraping the bowl. Taking breaks allows better texture development and prevents overheating the appliance.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups walnut raw
Optional Fill Ins
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1-2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F/163°C. Then arrange the walnuts on a baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes. You only want to heat them up until slightly fragrant so be careful not to burn them, or your walnut butter will be bitter.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the toasted walnuts to the bowl of your food processor. The walnuts will go through a few stages, from crumbled pieces, then flour, then it will start to lump together, and eventually, you'll have creamy, smooth walnut butter. Make sure to pause and scrape down the sides, as needed, and give your appliance small breaks in between processing so it doesn't overheat. The entire process (with breaks) will take about 3-5 minutes, depending on your processor strength.
Notes
- Toast walnuts until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness in the butter.
- Pause food processing every 30-40 seconds to scrape sides and prevent motor overheating.
- Walnut butter goes through textural stages: from pieces to flour, clumps, then smooth butter; patience is key.
- Adjust sweetness by adding 1-2 tablespoons coconut or brown sugar, or omit for unsweetened.
- A high-speed blender can be used but may require more careful scraping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Servings (makes approx. 1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110cal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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