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Chai Spiced Almond Cashew Butter

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Posted:2/1/16
Updated:9/23/20
collage of photos showing jar of chai spiced almond cashew butter with cashews and almond laying on countertop
collage of photos showing jar of chai spiced almond cashew butter with cashews and almond laying on countertop

This Chai Spiced Almond Cashew Butter is a creamy blend of lightly toasted almonds and cashews, mixed with several spices giving this nut butter an authentic chai-like flavor. All you need is 25 minutes and a good food processor!

jar of chai spiced almond cashew butter with cashews and almond laying on countertop

In case you’re new around here… I’m slightly obsessed with butter. Of the nut and seed variety, that is. I’m very fond of all kinds and have a REALLY REALLY REALLY hard time passing the nut butter shelves at the grocery stores. Even if I don’t PLAN on buying any, I just have to take a peak. Ya know, to see if any new brands or flavors have popped up that I haven’t tried yet ? You know what place is a dangerous for foodies? HOMEGOODS. That place sure did get me the other week. I had a gift card and pretty sure I only bought food-related items. One being nut butter, naturally. Even though I have a food processor that allows me to make my own at home,  I still get sucked in to the cute packaging (ahem Wild Friends, anyone?) and honestly, just the convenience of buying it. But of course making your own can be just as fun as buying fun flavors at the store, especially when you’re making CHAI SPICED almond cashew butter.

Cashews and Almonds for Chai Spiced Nut Butter

I actually made this chai spiced blend for my brother and his wife for Christmas. Remember when I said I was going to make cashew butter for everyone in my family? Well I decided to change it up a bit and throw some almonds into the mix. And then I just got cray and added one of my favorite flavors: CHAI

You can make your own chai spices made up of cinnamon, cardamom (that’s the key one), nutmeg, ginger, cloves and all-spice. Or buy a blend here.

Chai Spiced Nut Butter
Spices needed for nut butter

(If we’re getting all technical here, star anise is missing. But I didn’t have that on hand, sooo this blend works just fine.)

Quick story for you… When my husband and I dated in high school, he knew I loved chai lattes (pre-coffee days). So on Valentine’s Day morning he brought me a chai latte from the local coffee shop with this cute handmade heart-shaped card, made out of red construction paper. I’m chuckling just thinking about it (sorry, Babe). I’m fairly certain there was an original rhyme in it, but I’ve probably already embarrassed him enough… So anyways, I suppose it felt right to start off the month of February with a chai flavored recipe, because I’m feeling the love.

Chai Spiced Almond Cashew Butter close up.

Before we begin with the recipe, let’s take a quick look at the stages of processing nut butter…

Chai Spiced Almond Cashew Butter being mixed in food processor

*times will vary based on food processor, bowl capacity, and amount of nuts used

5 Minutes

The nuts finally start to break down and clump together

10 Minutes

Oils are released and the butter starts forming. It may turn into one large ball in this stage, just keep processing and it will break down again.

15 Minutes

Butter is smooth & extra creamy

I like my nut butters extra creamy, so I probably run it for a few minutes longer than needed, but that’s personal preference. If I wanted a thicker nut butter, I probably could have been done at the 12 minute mark. But creamy is where it’s at… this stuff might as well be frosting.


★★★★★

5 from 5 reviews

How to Make…

Chai Spiced Almond Cashew Butter

This Chai Spiced Almond Cashew Butter is a creamy blend of lightly toasted almonds and cashews, mixed with several spices giving this nut butter an authentic chai-like flavor. All you need is 25 minutes and a good food processor!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: about 2 cups 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups raw almonds
  • 1.5 cups raw cashews
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp pure almond or vanilla extract (optional, but makes for great flavor!)

Chai spices:

  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp all spice
  • 1/8 tsp cloves
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325F and place raw almonds and cashews on a large baking sheet. Spread evenly in one layer and toast for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let nuts cool on pan for 5 minutes.
  2. Place slightly cooled nuts in bowl of food processor and cover with lid. Process for about 5 minutes, until nuts have almost completely broken down. With the motor still running, add your chai spices through the feeding tube, and process for about 5 more minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl periodically if necessary.
  3. Once your nuts have turned into a slightly creamy consistency (approx. 10 minutes), with the motor running, add 2 tsp of coconut oil and almond extract (if using) and process the almond cashew butter for another 5 minutes, or until desired consistency.
  4. Transfer Chai Spiced Almond Cashew Butter into jar with lid and store at room temperature* or in fridge.

Recipes Notes:

-I have a 12 cup Breville food processor, and 4 cups of nuts allowed me just enough to have the blades work properly, while still having to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times. I wouldn’t recommend using less than 3.5-4 cups in a 12 cup bowl, or you may not achieve a creamy consistency in the end. *I have read on ways to keep nut butters, and looked at different brands’ labels on how to store, and there is no right or wrong way. I personally keep mine in the pantry at room temperature, but they can also be stored in the fridge. -prep time refers to oven time for toasting -cook time refers to time in processor

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size: 1 tbsp
  • Calories: 147
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 9
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 6
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 0
Category: nut butter Method: food processor
Keywords: almond cashew butter, chai spiced almond butter
Author: Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen

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TOOLS USED for this recipe

Breville 12 Cup Food Processor
 
 

Standard 11×17 Baking Sheet


Chai Spiced Almond Cashew Butter in jar

I’m seriously loving this Chai Spiced Almond Butter guys! Many mornings these past couple weeks I start off my day by grabbing a spoonful while I’m waiting for the coffee… No shame here! I’ve got a few more flavor combinations up my sleeve, too. I think I brainstormed about 12 different flavors over the weekend… hee hee hee. Just you wait…

 

Your turn

  • How do you feel about chai lattes?
  • Have you tried Wild Friends nut butter yet?

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(in case you’re peanut-free, this nut butter would make a great substitute!)


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  1. Mary says

    8/31/2018 at 12:59 am

    Hi, quick question. How much star anise would you add?
    Thank you,
    Mary

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      8/31/2018 at 10:14 am

      I would probably start with just a 1/4 tsp and then add to your taste preference 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mary says

    9/4/2018 at 3:52 pm

    Okay, I took the day off and decided to bust this recipe out. My daughter is in college and she loves chai. I’m gifting it to her. I did encounter some things:
    1. I doubled the spices
    2. I have a Ninja food processor and I had to blend it in 3 separate blends.
    I loved the flavor and the creaminess, when I attempte this again, I better have upgraded my blending device!
    Thank you, it was fun!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Brittany says

    12/19/2018 at 5:01 pm

    Is this liquid coconut oil?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      12/19/2018 at 6:17 pm

      Solid or liquid can be used, it will melt down while processing with the nuts.

      Reply
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