How To Make Nut and Seed Butter (It’s Easier Than You Think)
Looking for a healthy, nutritious snack that won’t break the bank? Learn how to make your own nut and seed butter that tastes even better than the store-bought version. It’s the perfect pre- and post-workout snack that you can add to smoothies, spread on fruits and veggies, and swirl into your morning oatmeal. The best part? There’s only one ingredient.
Nut BUTTER and Seed Butter Recipe
Makes approximately 1 cup/250 ml
What you need:
2 cups shelled raw nuts or seeds (not roasted or salted)
Stove/oven
Food processor
Airtight glass container
Directions:
Preheat oven to 300°F/150°C. Spread the nuts out in a single layer on baking sheet and roast for 20-30 minutes until fragrant and slightly darker in color. (A good way to check is to bite one in half and check the color in the center. It should look golden.)
Remove from oven and let cool completely. (If using seeds, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing regularly until lightly toasted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.)
Transfer the cooled nuts and/or seeds to a food processor and blend on the highest setting for 1-2 minutes to finely grind them to a powder. Scrape down the sides of the container. Continue to process the nuts/seeds for an additional 1-2 minutes until the oils start to release and a smooth, creamy, runny paste forms. (Times vary depending on your machine. Be patient — it will work! Just keep blending and don’t add any oil).
Transfer the nut butter to an airtight glass container and store in the refrigerator. Keeps for 1 month.
Tips:
Wondering what type of nut or seed to roast? Peanuts, cashews, almonds, pecans, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds are all great options. Make sure they are raw and not roasted or salted. You can also try a blend of nuts, such as almonds and hazelnuts (hello, homemade Nutella!).
Make sure you roast seeds in a pan on the stove (and not in the oven) so you can keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
If you’re roasting a combination of nuts and seeds, they might have different cook times. Separate them into different pans so you can remove each one separately when finished.
Watch a video of this Nut Butter and Seed Butter recipe below.