Honey Cashew Butter

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I’ve probably said this before but I could spend all too much money on something like a fancy nut butter. Even plain almond butter or cashew butter runs a mean price tag when it’s so easy to make at home. I picked up a pound of cashews for $5 from the bulk bin and managed to make 18oz of “gourmet” cashew butter with a few ingredients on hand. I’ll never look back at store-bought again. 

Honey Cashew Butter

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups cashews, raw or roasted
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Add the cashews to a food processor and start blending on high.

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When the cashew butter starts to form a dough ball, add in the honey, salt, and oil and continue processing. Stop sooner for a thicker consistency or blend longer for a smooth and runny cashew butter.

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I like my cashew butter a little chunky so I didn’t puree it too much and it came out perfect. On a spoon it almost taste like cookie dough. This could be dangerous.

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19 Responses to Honey Cashew Butter
  1. Alayna @ Thyme Bombe
    April 14, 2011 | 9:07 am

    Oh my yes. I love honey-flavored anything!

  2. Hannah
    April 14, 2011 | 9:08 am

    I think this might be the recipe worthy of the last of my raw leatherwood honey from Tasmania.

  3. Kim
    April 14, 2011 | 9:31 am

    Awesome!! Cashews are my favorite nut, so this is going in my “must try” file!

  4. Kierstan @ Life {and running} in Iowa
    April 14, 2011 | 10:58 am

    Cashew butter is my favorite. I just finished my last jar of maple cashew butter. Delicious!

  5. Krissy @ Make It Naked
    April 14, 2011 | 11:05 am

    Love cashew butter! I just posted clementine cashew butter. I too think it tastes like cookies! http://makeitnaked.wordpress.com/2011/04/08/clementine-cashew-butter/

  6. Liz @ Tip Top Shape
    April 14, 2011 | 11:40 am

    Looks fantastic!!! I need to get myself a food processor so I can make all these fancy nut butters!

  7. Abby
    April 14, 2011 | 12:44 pm

    This sounds tasty! I need a food processor. 🙂 My boyfriend said that he was going to buy me one last Christmas but then his mom talked him out of it because that “isn’t romantic”. lol

  8. Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food
    April 14, 2011 | 1:11 pm

    oh my heavens! cashews are my favorite nut that looks devine! I love that you packed it into a honey jar so beautiful 🙂

  9. Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama}
    April 14, 2011 | 2:55 pm

    That would be reeaaaallllly dangerous for me.

  10. Kate (What Kate is Cooking)
    April 14, 2011 | 4:19 pm

    My cousin made me honey cashew butter once, and it was one of the best nut butters I’ve ever had!

  11. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)
    April 14, 2011 | 4:26 pm

    When I make raw cookie dough balls, I use cashews and oats. And in 10 seconds I have dough, in 15 seconds I have cashew-oatey butter in the Vita.

    Then I add agave. Blend again.

    So yes, when making cashew based balls/bites, I have accidentally made cashew butter more times than I can count. 🙂

  12. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
    April 14, 2011 | 6:43 pm

    Simple, classic, delicious. 🙂

  13. Lauren at Keep It Sweet
    April 14, 2011 | 8:09 pm

    I love that you are using your honey jar as storage!

  14. Christin@purplebirdblog
    April 15, 2011 | 8:22 am

    Now that I’ve figured out the beauty of adding a neutral oil to homemade nut butters, the possibilities are really endless. I made the perrrrrrfect jar of drippy peanut butter to top oats (or my pumpkin protein pudding) with the other day. Drizzly goodness!

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  16. Gary
    April 9, 2013 | 11:26 am

    How do you store this and what is the shelf life? Thanks forthe recipe and answer

    • Wannabe Chef
      April 9, 2013 | 2:18 pm

      Store it in a sealed container at room temperature. It will last 2-3 months like most peanut butters

  17. Deb Beroff
    January 15, 2014 | 12:15 pm

    What is a neutral oil? Thx

    • Wannabe Chef
      January 15, 2014 | 2:03 pm

      neutral oil is any oil with an unidentifiable flavor such as canola or vegetable oil