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Cashew Butter

by Meghan on August 26, 2015 14

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Making your own cashew butter is quick and easy! Use it just like you would use peanut butter, spread on toast or fruit, mix into a savory sauce or make a batch of cookies!

As a kid I absolutely looooved cashews. I’m not really sure if it was actually the taste, or just the fact that they look kind of like peanuts but a little weird. I was a weird kid like that, I usually preferred something just a little different than the norm.

Making your own cashew butter is quick and easy! Use it just like you would use peanut butter, spread on toast or fruit, mix into a savory sauce or make a batch of cookies!

Even though I’ve been making my own peanut butter for a few years, this is the first time I made cashew butter, for some reason. A few weeks ago I was browsing the aisles of Trader Joe’s and saw among the jars of peanut, almond, sunflower seed and various other butters, a few jars of CASHEW BUTTER. I was intrigued, and I almost grabbed a jar to throw in my cart. But it was $7.99 and I didn’t really want to spend that much just to try it.

Making your own cashew butter is quick and easy! Use it just like you would use peanut butter, spread on toast or fruit, mix into a savory sauce or make a batch of cookies!

Since I am no stranger to making peanut butter, I decided to try a batch of cashew butter and see how it was. I followed my method for peanut butter which is to buy roasted UNSALTED nuts, roast them a little longer in the oven, and then grind in my food processor (< affiliate link). This was the first time that I really considered adding oil to a nut butter. As the nuts break down, they normally release enough of their own oil to create a smooth and creamy texture. The cashews took quite a long time to reach the creamy stage, and the whole grinding process took about 10 minutes. There were a few times I was worried that it was never going to reach cashew butter consistency, but it finally did. I added just a little salt, and that’s it.

Making your own cashew butter is quick and easy! Use it just like you would use peanut butter, spread on toast or fruit, mix into a savory sauce or make a batch of cookies!

Making your own cashew butter is quick and easy! Use it just like you would use peanut butter, spread on toast or fruit, mix into a savory sauce or make a batch of cookies!

The consistency is a bit thicker than a peanut butter, although adding a little oil would thin it out if desired. I don’t normally add any oil or sweeteners to my nut butters, but this one might benefit from a little honey as well, if you prefer a slightly sweeter spread.

Making your own cashew butter is quick and easy! Use it just like you would use peanut butter, spread on toast or fruit, mix into a savory sauce or make a batch of cookies!

Making your own cashew butter is quick and easy! Use it just like you would use peanut butter, spread on toast or fruit, mix into a savory sauce or make a batch of cookies!

Cashew Butter

Making your own cashew butter is quick and easy! Use it just like you would use peanut butter, spread on toast or fruit, mix into a savory sauce or make a batch of cookies!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Recipes, Quick Recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 16 ounces
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Meghan McMorrow | Fox and Briar

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces roasted unsalted cashews 16 ounces
  • salt optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F .
  • Roast cashews on a baking sheet for about 15 minutes*.
  • After removing from oven, transfer cashews to a food processor and grind until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved, about 10 minutes.
  • If adding salt**:
  • Add a small amount of salt (a few shakes), pulse to incorporate, and then taste to determine if you need more salt. Continue until your desired saltiness is reached.
  • White still warm, pour cashew butter into a jar and keep refrigerated.

Notes

*I like to buy roasted nuts and then roast them a bit more at home. I think it gives the nut butters a better flavor.
**Salt is optional. I prefer to add a little to bring out the flavor, but not as much as is in commercially salted nut butters.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1.7mg
Nutritional information is an estimate for your convenience. If you have strict nutritional needs, please do your due diligence to make sure this recipe fits your needs.
Did you like this recipe?Please comment, rate and share! And don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @foxandbriar AND #foxandbriar so I can see what you made!

 

The cashew butter taste is sort of like peanut butter…but different.  Very descriptive, right?  But it can be used pretty much anywhere that you would use peanut butter – on toast, in a sauce or to make cookies or another dessert.  And spreading it on a banana and drizzling it with honey and coconut wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world, just saying.

Making your own cashew butter is quick and easy! Use it just like you would use peanut butter, spread on toast or fruit, mix into a savory sauce or make a batch of cookies!

 

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Comments

  1. Papa G says

    August 27, 2018 at 5:22 pm

    I tried your cashew butter recipe. I added 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil and a tablespoon of honey. AWESOME.
    I’m a 67 (almost 68) Papa. I’ve just started to teach myself to cook. Recipes such as yours have really made it easy for me.

    Thanks, Papa G

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 27, 2018 at 8:30 pm

      Hi Papa G – Yay! That makes me so happy! One of my goals for this site is to make cooking more approachable and fun for people. So happy you loved the Cashew Butter!

      Reply
  2. Natasha @ Salt and Lavender says

    May 12, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    I’ve always loved cashews too 🙂 I’ve never tried cashew butter, and I’m a little afraid to burn out my food processor’s motor. Did you run it continuously for 10 minutes or give it a few breaks? I don’t know if I’m being paranoid or not haha. Your recipe intrigues me, though. It looks so deliciously creamy.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      May 12, 2016 at 5:33 pm

      I did stop a few times but not for very long. I think most food processors could handle it, but if yours starts to lag or get really hot maybe let it rest for awhile. Kind of like when making almond butter:) You should give it a try, I bet you would love it! Thanks Natasha!

      Reply
  3. Ken says

    September 16, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    Looks great Meghan. Very professional website. D&j

    Five stars

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 16, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  4. first to comment says

    August 29, 2015 at 12:47 am

    Uhh, yummm!??!! So yumm. This thing is earthy and creamy and sweet sweet nitrogen in my mouth. Roasted caramel goodness.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 29, 2015 at 12:51 am

      Yes! It is so good, right? I’m not sure about the nitrogen, but OK 🙂

      Reply
  5. Colleen says

    August 26, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    Looks divine!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 27, 2015 at 1:08 pm

      Thanks Colleen!

      Reply
  6. A.N. says

    August 26, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    Yum. This nut butter might be a nice dip for carrots and celery.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 26, 2015 at 6:27 pm

      Oh, what a great idea!

      Reply
  7. E.A. says

    August 26, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I have known Meghan for a long time…actually, ALL of her life!☺️
    She was not what I’d call a “weird” kid, rather a child with very strong opinions at quite an early age~~Always willing to try something new, yet not at all shy about her opinion!
    “I like or!!”
    “No, I don’t like that!”
    & that was it…the end!
    This cashew butter sounds intriguing & I’ll definitely be trying it!?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 26, 2015 at 6:28 pm

      Haha….Oh, thanks Mom 🙂

      Reply

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