Monday, November 28, 2011

Make Your Own Nut Butter

Sure, peanut butter has a certain air of nostalgia, but there are so many other (healthier) alternatives. Almond butter is perhaps the most common alternative (and the one that is easiest to find in your local supermarket), but that doesn’t mean you should discount hazelnuts, macadamia, pecans and pistachios, which can all easily be transformed into a tasty butter. And the best part? Making nut butter really isn’t that difficult at all.

To make a good nut butter, follow this simple recipe:

Ingredients:
1 cup roasted nuts or seeds
1 tbsp and 1 tsp of coconut oil

Throw all ingredients into a food processor or blender, process at medium to high speed, stopping periodically to scrape down sides. Blend until smooth or, if you’d prefer, leave the butter a little chunky. Store mixture in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator and warm to room temperature when ready to use.

It’s time you stop using that peanut butter that is in your pantry and use your healthy homemade nut butter instead!

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