How to Make Cashew Butter

By Bailey1_

Ingredients

• Large Cashews
• 2 Tablespoons coconut oil or other oils
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon Salt

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from sweetkissesanddirtydishes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Roast in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. That is the time I use for my large pieces straight from the freezer, if you are using whole nuts or small pieces the time will be different. You will get a wonderful whiff of nutty goodness, they will be warm, and

If you want to add additional oil now is the time. I used about 2 T of coconut oil for this, but that will get hard in the fridge so I am sure you could use a refined olive oil, avocado oil, or some other liquid oil.

If you want to add salt, do so. Probably 1/2 – 3/4 t. I never do because I like to bake with this and want full control over the saltiness of my baked goods.
Dump your cashews in your food processor, and get it going.

After a few minutes you will want to scrape it down.
Continue to let it whirl. This will take a few minutes.
It will gather into a ball.

If you want to add additional oil now is the time. I used about 2 T of coconut oil for this, but that will get hard in the fridge so I am sure you could use a refined olive oil, avocado oil, or some other liquid oil.