Homemade Cashew Butter
Learn how easy it is to make homemade cashew butter with this super simple 2-ingredient recipe that's so creamy and versatile! Easily customize it to be sweet or savory.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews
- ½ tbsp avocado oil or coconut oil
- pinch of salt
Instructions
Roasting the Nuts
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and add your raw cashews to a large baking sheet and spread them out into a single layer.
- Roast them for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. (Check after 10 minutes and if needed, give the pan a little shake before roasting for another minute or two.)
- Let cool for about 5 minutes before adding them to your food processor.
Making the Nut Butter
- Now that the roasted cashews are slightly cooled, turn your machine on and let them ‘process’ for about 3 minutes. (I set my timer to make this process go smoothly.)
- After the 3 minute mark, open the lid, scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl, and then turn it on again to churn for another 3 minutes.
- It’s getting there. Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl, add in the salt and oil and turn it on for another 3 minutes.
- It’s ready when it’s completely smooth (after about 9 minutes - see notes).
Notes
Flavor combination ideas:
chocolate "peanut butter": cocoa powder + maple syrup + vanilla extract
vanilla cake batter butter: vanilla extract + maple syrup
churro butter: cinnamon + organic cane sugar
mint chocolate butter: cocoa powder + maple syrup + peppermint extract
If using, add them in at the same time you add the salt and oil.