Creamy Raw Nut & Seed Butter (Optional Nut Free Option)

Name: Creamy Raw Nut & Seed Spiced Butter (Nut Free Option)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups mixed nuts and seeds of choice (unsalted, not roasted). I have given some suggestions below, but you can use any other nuts and/or seeds you like. For a nut-free option, blend seeds only.; Peanuts, almonds, cashews, brazil nuts, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, macadamia; Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds; For added flavour and a nutritional boost, add ground herbs, spices and nutritional powders to your butter. I have given some examples below.; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp maca powder ((adds a caramel-like taste and provides an energy or mood boost)); 1 tsp lucuma powder ((an antioxidant-rich natural sweetener)); 1 tsp cacao powder ((offers antioxidants and a rich flavour)); 1 tsp berry or mushroom powder ((offers antioxidants and immunity support))

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Creamy Raw Nut & Seed Spiced Butter (Nut Free Option)

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Base ingredients:

2 cups mixed nuts and seeds of choice (unsalted, not roasted). I have given some suggestions below, but you can use any other nuts and/or seeds you like. For a nut-free option, blend seeds only.

Nuts:

Peanuts, almonds, cashews, brazil nuts, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, macadamia

Seeds:

Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds Note: Chia and flax seeds are too small and dry to blend into a smooth, creamy butter on their own. They lack enough natural oils to liquify, but you can make a delicious seed butter by blending them with sunflower or pumpkin seeds – which have high oil content – or by adding a little oil, such as extra virgin olive oil. Use chia and flax powder as the seeds will leave lumps in the butter.

Optional herbs, spices & nutritional powders:

For added flavour and a nutritional boost, add ground herbs, spices and nutritional powders to your butter. I have given some examples below.

Chai spiced butter:

1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground coriander

Superfood butter:

1 tsp maca powder (adds a caramel-like taste and provides an energy or mood boost)
1 tsp lucuma powder (an antioxidant-rich natural sweetener)
1 tsp cacao powder (offers antioxidants and a rich flavour)
1 tsp berry or mushroom powder (offers antioxidants and immunity support)

Equipment

Food processor

Method

Blend the raw nuts and seeds, and any flavourings you wish, in a dry food processor. Every few minutes, stop to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
Repeat until the butter completely smooth and creamy. The process often takes around 20 minutes.
Allow the butter to completely cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a dry storage container. Avoid adding any moisture to the jar to keep the butter fresh.

Notes

For salted butter, blend ¼ teaspoon of fine salt (I prefer Celtic or Himalayan salt) into the butter. Taste and add more if desired.
For sweetened butter, blend 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup into the butter.