How to Make Homemade Mixed Nut Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably satisfying about making your own nut butter at home. Not only is it cost-effective, but you also have the freedom to create a custom blend of nuts to suit your taste preferences. Homemade mixed nut butter is a delicious and versatile spread that can be used in a variety of recipes or simply enjoyed on its own with a piece of toast.

One of the best things about making your own mixed nut butter is the ability to tailor the recipe to your liking. Whether you ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups raw walnuts
  • 1 ⅓ cups raw almonds
  • 1 ⅓ cups unsalted raw shelled pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup dark cocoa powder (Optional)
  • 3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts, almonds, and pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake nuts in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to a food processor while still hot; process at high speed until broken down and starting to clump together. Turn off processor and scrape down sides with a spatula. Begin processing again until a cream starts to form. Add sucralose, honey, vanilla extract, and salt; blend for 1 minute more.
  • Add cocoa powder gradually, alternating with milk powder, and process for 1 minute more. Let cool completely. Scoop into a jar and refrigerate.
  • Nutrition

    208 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 125mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 290mg