Stuck in a peanut butter rut? Branch out with homemade cashew butter. Often pricey at the grocery store, it’s easy to make at home\u2014plus, you can add any flavor you like.<\/p>\n
It’s also one of our favorite healthy nut butters<\/a>. Cashew butter is full of monounsaturated fat to keep your bad cholesterol levels in check, and contains lots of heart-healthy magnesium and oleic acid. And thanks to biotin, eating cashew butter could benefit your hair, skin and nails, too.<\/p>\n Here’s a step-by-step guide to making butter from cashews at home.<\/p>\n In a food processor, blitz the cashews along with the salt until they’re smooth and spreadable. It’ll take five to seven minutes.<\/p>\n At first, the nuts will appear crumb-like and dry, but the oil from the cashews will release and the texture will appear almost creamy. Scrape down the bowl once in a while to ensure an even blend.<\/p>\n Add the coconut oil to the processor bowl and continue to blitz for about 30 seconds more. It’s done when the mixture looks uniformly creamy.<\/p>\n That’s all there is to it!<\/p>\n Cashew butter, like most nut butters, can take on many flavors. Make it mocha by blitzing in cocoa and instant coffee granules. Add a drizzle of vanilla extract or maple syrup to amp up the sweetness. Make it fruity with freeze-dried strawberries. Or warm it up with the baking spice of your choice.<\/p>\n Store homemade cashew butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three months. It will most likely taste slightly off before it’s dangerous to eat. Trust your taste buds.<\/p>\n Homemade cashew butter will be fairly spreadable, probably with small crunchy bits of cashews still intact\u2014think something in between creamy and crunchy peanut butter.<\/p>\n Cashew butter is a delicious alternative to peanut butter or other nut butters, and you can enjoy it in the same way. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Blitz the cashews<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Add coconut oil<\/h3>\n
Cashew Butter Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
How to Store Cashew Butter<\/h2>\n
Cashew Butter Tips<\/h2>\n
What’s the ideal consistency for homemade cashew butter?<\/h3>\n
What can you make with cashew butter?<\/h3>\n