Description
Smooth, creamy, and naturally sweet, this homemade cashew butter is a deliciously simple spread that’s perfect for toast, oatmeal, baking, or straight off the spoon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Raw or Roasted Cashews
- 1–2 teaspoons Neutral Oil (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup or Honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F if using raw cashews. Spread them on a tray and roast for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- Place the cashews into a food processor along with salt, sweetener, or vanilla if using.
- Start blending. Scrape down sides regularly. Continue blending until the butter becomes smooth and glossy.
- Add a teaspoon of oil only if the mixture is too thick or dry, and blend again.
- Let the cashew butter cool completely before transferring it to a jar.
- Store in the fridge and use as needed.
Notes
- Roasting cashews enhances flavor and makes blending easier.
- Use a high-powered food processor for the smoothest texture.
- Blend in short bursts to avoid overheating your machine.
- Optional add-ins like cinnamon or cocoa powder add a creative twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 94
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cashew butter, homemade nut butter, vegan spread, healthy nut butter, creamy cashew butter