Coconut Cashew Butter
You just thought cookie butter was the best butter to be had!!!! If you’re a HUGE cookie butter fan, I’ve got a much healthier and just as tasty alternative for you. Ohhhhh….. this stuff is so good and really addicting. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Cashews are one of my very favorite nuts! They’re creamy, sweet and grind up so quick and easy; not to mention all of the lovely desserts that you can make with cashew cream. As an added plus, cashews are rich in iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium and zinc. They are also good sources of phytochemicals, antioxidants, and protein. And as if you didn’t already LOVE cashews, they have a lower fat content than most other nuts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashew pieces, whole cashews also work
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes, My coconut was from a bulk bin, Bob's Red Mill is a great brand
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, it does not have to be melted
- salt to taste, start with a pinch
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor and grind for about 10-15 minutes.
- You may need to stop every couple of minutes to scrape the sides of the bowl. If you like your nut butter drippy (like I do) just process a little longer.
Notes
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Creamy…. dreamy….yes, this stuff is pretty much icing in a jar. Healthy, vegan icing in a jar. In fact, this would make the perfect cupcake frosting. Coconut cupcakes…. okay, for another post, perhaps. You might want to double this recipe…. I’m just sayin’!
Something to think about…..
You are a nut butter fan, right? What’s your favorite type of nut butter?
Have you ever made your own nut butter? I’m planning to try macadamia nuts next.
Please tell me you’re also a coconut fan! If not, you might want to steer clear of making this. There is definitely a coconutty flavor.
Now, let’s see if I can get a post together for Friday. I haven’t been so successful lately, with Friday posts. Have a good one!
The jar isn’t going to last long. My five year old can’t wait to make it again. Very easy. Had to store it in the pantry, though. It went into the fridge oozy and drippy and came out again too hard to spread.
It is pretty addicting! So glad that you enjoyed!
Just made this; LOVE it. Thanks for another great recipe!
Awesome! Thanks so much for your comment!
This sounds absolutely delicious! I’m pinning this for later!
Hope you get a chance to try it out!
Ohhh if only I could eat cashews. I DO love coconut, though. I actually just picked up a jar of coconut butter and fell in love all over again. But I’m normally an almond butter girl — that might have a lot to do with the fact that it’s one of the only nuts I can eat without getting the itches though 😆
I usually do love my nut butter, but sometimes coconut butter is great for a change. 😉
You KNOW this sounds good to me!!! I have a whole bag of raw cashews just waiting to be used in a recipe like this one :).
Let me know if you get a chance to give it a try!
Cashews and coconut….two of my favorite things!
Me too!
that looks delicious!! can’t wait to make it!
Let me know what you think! 😉
Ooo this looks fantastic! Coconut and cashews are two of my favorites, so I can already tell this would be a hit. 🙂
Definitely! Two of my favorites too!
Yum! Coconut is on my shopping list today!!
I hope you like it! 😉