I’m so excited to share this creamy cashew butter recipe with you! Not only is it delicious and easy to make, but it’s also ready in about 15 minutes! It’s perfect as a spread on toast or to use in recipes that call for nut butter.
A Little Weekly Recap
It’s been kind of a tough week. If you follow me on Instagram (or read this blog because I’ve whined talked about it here too) you know I’ve been pretty sick for more than two weeks. While I’m much better, I’m still struggling with exhaustion, a very annoying cough, and trying to get back in running shape.
My recent runs have included a lot of walk breaks, a few puffs on my asthma inhaler, and some frustration at how quickly one can lose their fitness. Of course, it doesn’t help that real summer finally arrived here in the desert. We’ve been a bit spoiled through June and the first part of July, but hot weather hit with a vengeance this week, popping up to around 115, with lows in the high 80s and low 90s. But it’s a dry heat.
On Sunday Alan and I needed a break from the heat so we headed to Huntington Beach to visit our grandchildren (and their parents). Our timing was perfect because as soon as we arrived it was time to head to the boys’ basketball game! They won, which was fun, but it was a great come from behind victory, so it was extra sweet.
We’d planned to go to the beach after basketball but instead hung at Alan’s son’s house, met some of our daughter-in-law’s family, and enjoyed the beautiful day.
It was just a little tough to head back to the desert, where it was 110 when we got home about 5:00.
Creamy Cashew Butter: Easy and Delicious in 15 minutes
Try your homemade cashew butter in this recipe! Cashew Butter Stuffed Date Truffles
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 300.
- Spread raw cashews on a baking sheet. Roast for about 10 minutes, stirring once.
- Place cashews in a food processor. Process until smooth, about 5 minutes. Use a spatula to scrape the sides once or twice. The mixture will be thick, but smooth.
- Add the coconut oil, salt, and vanilla and process until everything is well blended.
This creamy cashew butter is so good and easy to make! I hope you enjoy it. Try spreading it on toast or a muffin with dates or bananas! Delicious!
Have you tried making your own nut butters? What’s your favorite?
Weekly Linkups
My weekly linkups! Please stop by and check out all of the great recipes, workouts, and information that all these awesome bloggers share every week!
Meatless Monday with Sarah and Deborah
All About Running with Janell
The Running Coaches’ Corner with Marc and Me!
The Weekly Run Down with Deborah and Kim
I have actually never made my own cashew butter! wow looks so easy I will have to try it. Thanks for linking up and have a great week ahead
It’s super easy! Cashews are also great for sauces and nut cheeses!
I love making my own nut butters! Cashews are so rich and creamy.
Cashew butter is my favorite! They make good sauces and cheeses too.
This looks so perfect! I’ve made my own almond butter before but it never got quite this creamy!
Did you soak the almonds first? It helps.
I love cashews, so I think I’ll need to try this! Yum!