Macadamia Nut Butter - Easy & Homemade
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Macadamia Nut Butter - Easy & Homemade
Description
Homemade Macadamia Nut Butter involves processing macadamia nuts until they release their oils and become a creamy butter. The recipe calls for 2 cups of macadamia nuts, optionally combined with a pinch of sea salt if the nuts are unsalted. Blending should be done in cycles, stopping every minute to scrape the sides, ensuring even processing and smooth texture.
The final product is a rich, smooth nut butter with a natural buttery flavor unique to macadamias. The consistency depends on processing time but should be creamy enough to spread easily. Because macadamias are high in fat, they blend well into a smooth butter without additional oils.
Storing in a sealed container in the refrigerator helps maintain freshness, recommending use within two weeks. The recipe yields about 1 cup of nut butter, with a typical serving size of 2 tablespoons. Adding cinnamon is an optional variation for a sweeter profile.
Care should be taken not to overheat the blender or food processor; pausing to let it cool prolongs appliance life and maintains the quality of the nut butter.
Ingredients
- 2 cups macadamia nuts
- pinch salt optional, sea salt
Instructions
- Add macadamia nuts to a food processor or high speed blender. If using unsalted nuts, add sea salt if desired.
- Blend macadamia nuts on high until smooth and creamy. Every minute or so, stop the food processor and scrape down sides of processor with a spatula.
- Continue processing until smooth and creamy.
- Finally, serve!
Notes
- Use a food processor or high-speed blender for best results.
- Sea salt is optional and depends on whether nuts are already salted.
- Stop processing periodically to scrape down the sides for even blending.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to sweeten if desired.
- Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator after cooling; use within two weeks.
- Avoid overheating your appliance by pausing if it gets too hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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