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A few weeks ago I posted this photo on Instagram , and it caused quite a stir! The subject of my affection: This Designer Series Blendtec Blender. Anyone who knows me knows that I loved this color long before it took over Pinterest. Choosing Nuts You can use pretty much any variety of nuts to make nut butter.

Each variety yields a different flavor, and a different texture. Nuts with higher oil contents, like macadamia nuts for example, will yield looser butters. This link is an awesome resource from Cooking Light that gives a general description for different nuts and the type of butter they yield.

Prepping Nuts I always always toast my nuts before making butter with them. To roast at home, roughly chop your nuts and spread out on a baking sheet. Bake in a degree oven until golden brown.

Cooking time really depends on the variety so just keep an eye on them. It makes it SO easy.

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As you start blending, the nuts go through 3 phases. First, they become finely chopped, almost like a powder:. As the oils release, they start to have a paste-like consistency, like a really thick peanut butter dough:. Then finally as all of the oils are released, they transform into this smooth, creamy, in some cases pourable mixture:. Now with a food processor, you sometimes have to be patient for that process to happen.

Depending on the nut variety, and the volume, they can turn to butter quickly, or other times take up to 15 minutes or so. Kate had a great idea she shared on Instagram recently, where she just processes a can of honey roasted peanuts.

Granulated sugar is always a good bet. I like to use dark brown sugar for a delicious warm sweetness. You can also use honey, or my favorite: Add your sweetener and salt, if you like at the very end.

Generally it causes it to immediately thicken which can in some cases be a good thing.

Because of this, I recommend stirring in a little honey by hand to a spoonful of your butter in a separate little bowl, just to make sure the consistency is okay, and then go ahead with the whole batch. Flavors You can also add spices and seasonings to your butter. One of my favorite things to add is vanilla bean paste. I also almost always add a little cinnamon. You can also experiment with cocoa powder and even melted chocolate.

Have you all seen our recipe for Homemade Nutella? I did not notice until just now- but look at that above photo. Like he tried so hard to get out and just gave up. Have fun playing around with seasonings. Pecan butter is out of this world when sweetened with maple syrup, and spiced up with cinnamon, cloves, and a little nutmeg.

You can also play around with savory seasonings like curry, chili, and cumin. Savory nut butters work beautifully in Thai dishes like peanut noodles or satays. And of course sweet butters are killer on toast, waffles and pancakes, swirled in oatmeal, on a sandwich, or even mixed into ice cream.

Actually, it will be live on the Scoop tonight at midnight. Place nuts in high-power blender or food processor. Blend until fine crumbs and then scrape down sides if neccessary. Continue blending until thick paste forms, and then finally buttery nut butter. Place mixture in a bowl and stir in sweetener and seasonings as desired.

I seriously LOVE that color of Blendtec. LOL Some day I will figure it out! I have nuts in my freezer we have a walnut tree , so I definitely gotta play around with nut butter now! I totally see the nut butter man!!

Thank you for this. I just got a blendtec and I love it! Do you know how much Id have to put in for it to work? Thanks for all the great ideas! Are you willing to share your ratios for the maple vanilla combo you mentioned. Or do you just eyeball it? Hi Laura- I also have a vita-mix and have made nut butter in the regular jar often. I usually use about 2 cups of roasted nuts, and just use the plunger thing to push the nut butter back into the middle until it reaches the consistency I want.

Enjoy your nut butter! I am making some today! So not good for a diet. If I make more than I need for one day, how long does it keep? Thank you for this!

I have the wildside jar. And what button to you use i. The beans have been sitting in the jars since then with the lids on. Can I still use them to put in the nut butter? And how much do I use?

Sorry for so many questions.

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Do you mean your beans are in the vanilla jars? I just add to taste. Usually one large bean per batch does the trick for me. I just pulse it, no setting necessary. There are also some great recipes for different nut butters.

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I like your suggestion to get the broken nuts in the bulk section to make it a little cheaper. Like I might eat the entire jar with a spoon. Beautiful pictures by the way. Does this need to be refrigerated since there are no preservatives? How long would it be good for? I keep mine covered in the fridge.

I made it or something similar with the ingredients I had here for dinner and everyone in the family thought it was amazing. I love this blendtec.

The blendtec would make it so easy. Your email address will not be published. Sign up for our newsletter and get 7 exclusive dinner recipes.

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Sign up for our newsletter and we'll send you 7 exclusive dinner recipes. Skip to content About Press FAQ Contact Membership Log-in. Login - or - Create Account. First, they become finely chopped, almost like a powder: As the oils release, they start to have a paste-like consistency, like a really thick peanut butter dough: Then finally as all of the oils are released, they transform into this smooth, creamy, in some cases pourable mixture: Less that 30 seconds, not bad.

And let me know if you have a favorite nut butter combo! Homemade Nut Butter Tutorial by Our Best Bites 2 cups or more roughly chopped and toasted nuts kosher salt, optional sweetener of your choice: O-M- Goodness, I could eat that by the spoonful. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says: This looks like a piece of cake to do it! But you do have a fab blender to make it work! I love my nut butters! Almond and hazelnut are my faves!

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