Any Nut Butter
Nuts are a daily part of my diet. At least once a day, often more. They are one of my main sources of protein, while also covering the often overlooked yet crucial intake of healthy fats. They strengthen your immune system, your brain health and even your vision. If you don’t fancy just munching on them, turning nuts into a nut butter is a brilliant hack to increase your intake. Mix them into smoothies, cookie doughs or, frankly, just eat them by the spoonful.
Ingredients
- 300 g nuts (skinless for a smoother butter)
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. Once ready, roast the nuts for 10-20 minutes or until golden brown (pistachios take 10 minutes, hazelnuts up to 20). Then let them cool off for 5 minutes.
- While still warm, add the nuts to a blender (I use my Vitamix E310 or food processor along with 1/3 tsp salt and blend until smooth. You won’t need to add any oil. Simply stop the machine after every minute and scrape down the sides, then blend again. Some nuts only take 1 minutes (for instance hazelnuts) others might take up to 20 minutes (for instance pistachios). If it seems impossible to turn it into a butter, you can add 1 tbsp of neutral oil (like vegetable oil) as well, but it shouldn’t be necessary.
- Transfer the butter to a jar and store at room temperature. It will firm up into a spreadable paste over the next two days.