Nut Butter
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Making your own nut butter is very simple and quick in the Thermomix, and best of all, it doesn’t contain any hydrogenated fat like popular peanut butter brands do.
Here’s my basic recipe – you can change which nuts you use, and they can be either roasted or raw (or a mixture), depending on what you prefer. You can also add roasted or raw seeds, like pepitas, sesame and sunflower seeds. I usually use at least a handful of raw macadamias in my nut butter, as they are so oily that you often don’t need to add any extra oil. I also add a little salt and Rapadura, which is optional. (I don’t usually measure, but I’ve written down approximate measurements for those who want them.)
Nut Butter
2014-07-28 03:11:49
Ingredients
- 250g almonds (activated, raw or roasted)
- 150g cashews (activated, raw or roasted)
- 50g macadamias (activated, raw or roasted)
- 1 tsp Rapadura or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- macadamia oil as needed
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except oil in Thermomix bowl and mill 1 to 1.5 mins/speed 9.
- With blades spinning at speed 5, slowly add in some oil, mixing with spatula, until you reach texture desired. Blend speed 9 if needed.
Notes
- Any nuts can be used, and although activated nuts are best as they are easier to digest, you can use raw or roasted too.
- Different types of nuts need different amounts of oil, and raw will need more than roasted or activated. Just add oil until butter is smooth. Butter will thicken in the fridge, so make it a bit wetter than you want.
- Store in fridge.
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Before oil is added . . .
After oil is added.
40 Comments
This is the yummiest nut butter ever. Does not last long enough in our house.
I have been wanting to make this for AGES but only just go around to it – yum!! Will be a regular in our house 🙂 Thanks again Jo
You’re welcome – glad you liked it! 🙂
Hey Jo, I made this nut butter – it’s divine! I didn’t have macadamias, so used some hazelnuts and added 20g of organic (untoasted)sesame oil. Turned out a treat! Can’t believe how simple it is in the thermomix. Thanks 🙂
That’s great Lesh! It’s fun to try all different combinations – sometimes I add sesame seeds/sunflower seeds/pepitas too! 🙂
I am onto my third batch, sensational and easy, thanks Jo.
Serena
Could this be made using only sunflower seeds? We have a strict “no nuts” policy at school and I’m looking for a substitute for peanut butter to use in a snack recipe. What do you think?
I haven’t tried just sunflower seeds, but I don’t see why not – just roast them first for best flavour I would think, and adjust oil, salt and rapadura to taste. 🙂
Sounds lovely. Does nut butter need to be placed in frig?
I usually keep mine in the fridge, but it would probably be okay out of the fridge if the weather’s not too hot. 🙂
Can you please advise how long this lasts for many thanks
how do you print or save the recipie from this blog?
You have gsuch great idas and I would love to keep some for latter.
Kristine, this will last for weeks in the fridge, no problem 🙂
Anon, to print the recipes, open the recipe you want, then click on the ‘Print’ button (green) on the right hand side of the blog. You can delete photos and chit chat if you like just by clicking on them in the print window.
Jo 🙂
Hi Jo, I can’t have cashews 🙁 what’s the best replacement nut for that element in your opinion? How about Brazil nuts?? Thanks Lauren 🙂
Hi Jo, is it possible to use nuts that have been soaked or best to use dry nuts? Thanks! Shaughn. 🙂
I’m ask wondering if the soaked ( not dried ) can be used for this recipe ?
Thank you
You would need to dry them really well after soaking or they won’t blend into a nut butter, they’ll just be wet and sludgey.
Just made this using dry roasted almonds & raw cashews/macadamias & caster sugar. Nice brown colour, no oil needed & delicious! Even my fussy 4 y old said he ‘loves this!’ And wanted 2nds 😉 in them made a banana smoothie with nut better residue, have a lovely nutty flavour to smoothie 😉
Hi Jo, made tonight with almonds, cashews and walnuts plus chia seeds, salt and little olive oil. Yum! Thx, Claire
This is simply amazing! I think I could eat the entire container with a spoon! Thanks for the recipe. Thermomum sent me. 🙂
Thank you Jo, this nut butter is yummmmmyyy 🙂 I’m very new to the Thermie and was just wondering, if I really could have let it run for 1,5 mins on speed 9? I was afraid of damaging something (motor?), so I turn it on and off…love, Monika
Just made this – wonderful, will never buy nut butter again 😀
Another thing I can do with the thermomix – just got it a few months ago and still learning. We have dairy allergies and family members with Coeliac disease. Your blog has been so helpful, especially with healthy, allergy-friendly recipes and ideas. Thank you so much Jo. Eagerly awaiting the release of your recipe book!
Hi Jo, my kids have a cashew allergy what can you substitute for the cashews?
Thanks Mel
This nut butter is so Moorish – love it and will be making it regularly!!
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How long does this last in the fridge?
Hi Jo,
Can I substitute the macadamia oil for something else? I’m highly allergic to macadamia nuts. Which oil would you suggest?
Thanks ????
You could use almond oil or light olive oil, or avocado oil 🙂
Hi
Tried this and it appears to have worked but tastes more of oil than of nuts. Have I give wrong somewhere?
Thanks
NB
I appreciate, cause I found just what I was looking for. You’ve ended my four day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye
So simple, so delicious. Thank you for a fabulous recipe 😀
A snacking recommendation in Stu Mittleman’s book Slow Burn, was celery with almond butter. This is my first butter I’ve made! So stoked to have great snacks for work tomorrow! Many thanks 😀 😀
Can I use any other oil ie coconut or olive oil?
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Just wondering. It says to mill for 1 to 15 minutes. Is that right? Is it 1-5 minutes? TIA
How do add oil, speed 5 and use spatula at the same time?
Just tip the oil in, then blend while mixing with spatula. 🙂
What can I use instead of Macadamia oil as I dont have any?
Hi Paula! 🙂 You can use almond, mild-flavoured olive oil or even avocado oil instead. xx
Awesome recipe. I had to substitute sugar for maple syrup, but great result. Thank you.