Nut Butter
This nut butter is nutrient rich and a healthy snack you can enjoy every day with fresh fruit, rice crackers, whole wheat toast or even by the spoonful!
Ingredients
- 3 cups raw almonds organic
- 8 tbsp brazil nuts organic
- 6 tbsp sesame seeds organic
- 2 tbsp chia seeds organic
Optional
- 2 tbsp honey organic
- 2 tbsp coconut oil organic virgin
- 1 pinch salt
Equipment
- Food processor with an S blade
- Rubber Spatula
- Mason jar
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except optional ones in a food processor.
- Process ingredients until smooth and creamy for about 10-15 minutes.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the rubber spatula and process another 2-3 minutes.
- To sweeten, add honey and coconut oil according to taste with a pinch of salt and process another 2-3 minutes.
- Put finished nut butter in airtight glass jar and store in the fridge. Enjoy your homemade nutrient-rich nut butter on just about anything!
Notes
- Slightly warming the almonds for 10 minutes in a 200° F oven will speed up the blending process by helping to release the oils. You can also use roasted almonds instead of raw almonds.
- Try adding other nuts and experiment with your own blend of seeds!
- If adding honey, add coconut oil according to preferred texture. You can also add maple syrup or dates for a vegan alternative.
Nutrition
Calories: 1592kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 31gFat: 138gSaturated Fat: 46gSodium: 53mgPotassium: 968mgFiber: 20gSugar: 34gCalcium: 843mgIron: 12.7mg
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