Nuts About Nut Butter
Choosy moms may choose Jif, but smart moms choose to make their own nut butter. It’s free of added oils, sugars, and preservatives and can include your favorite nut or seed. Macadamia is my personal favorite, although anything fattening or Hawaiian is finding its way into my mouth lately. I blame Moana, who seems to have more of an influence on my life than Alanis Morissette did in the 1990s. Isn’t it ironic? Don’t you think? No. It’s not. Much like everything in the song, which actually makes it ironic. We don’t deserve you, Alanis. Nor do we deserve this super-easy-to-make recipe that you can easily spread on what is, perhaps, the most basic grocery item of all: rice cakes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups raw nuts almonds, walnuts, peanuts, hazelnuts, any kind you prefer
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Spread the nuts over a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes, until fragrant.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a food processor or blender.
- Add the salt.
- Process the nuts until they transform into a creamy butter, scraping down the sides of the bowl or blender jar as needed, about 25 minutes.
- Once the nut butter is creamy, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
LITERALLY CAN’T EVEN
Have fun here and try out different add-ins to create your own blend of nut butter. Think maple syrup, vanilla extract, chia seeds, flaxseed, cinnamon, or even chocolate!
Don’t forget about seed butter. Sunflower seeds are a delicious option. JUST THE TIPS This may come as a shock, but a true nut butter has just one ingredient: nuts! While I like to add a little salt, you don’t need to add anything to develop a creamy texture. Just have the patience to wait the 25 minutes for the nuts to break down.
Don’t forget about seed butter. Sunflower seeds are a delicious option. JUST THE TIPS This may come as a shock, but a true nut butter has just one ingredient: nuts! While I like to add a little salt, you don’t need to add anything to develop a creamy texture. Just have the patience to wait the 25 minutes for the nuts to break down.