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A to-die-for combination of nuts in this batch of Macadamia Coconut Cashew Butter that takes less than 10 minutes in your food processor. No sugar added, vegan and paleo-friendly!
So yup, we’re going there. We’re bringing some macadamia nuts into the mix, ladies and gents. MAC-A-DAM-IA. <3
For those of you that don’t have food processors or a heavy duty blender… I’m sorry, I am… but these butters have pretty much become my life now.
Kidding, kind of… I just can’t help it though. It’s like an experiment… How many nuts can Ashley store in her pantry? How many butter flavors can she make? Well, as of right now the possibilities are pretty endless. Lots of nuts up in hurr thanks to my friends at NOW Foods. I want to make all the nuts into butters. ALL OF THEM. And seeds, don’t forget about seeds. <3
Alright…. So today’s batch is Macadamia Coconut Cashew Butter. I’m fairly certain anything mixed with cashews is pure gold. But the macadamia coconut blend makes me feel fancy and tropical. And I’m always up for some tropical inspiration… gosh I could really go for a beach right about now. Sadly, no beaches in site nor in the near future.
This butter will have to do the trick.
Same process, different day. You’ll need :
MACADAMIA NUTS
CASHEWS
SHREDDED COCONUT
Just some quick notes… I used roasted and salted macadamia nuts because it is what I had on hand. If you’re not a big fan of the salty-sweet combo, I would probably recommend getting raw macadamia nuts. This blend was just a TAD on the salty side for me, but that is probably because I don’t tend to add a lot of salt to my diet, and I am used to either plain, or slightly sweetened nut butters. If you’re like me, stick with plain and raw nuts, then toast them yourself.
This blend of nuts didn’t take long at all in my food processor. I’d say maybe 8 minutes tops, when it was all said and done. Of course this will depend on the type of blender or processor you have. But I only had to do some minimal scraping. Once the butter formed a thick, even paste I added some coconut oil and then it got crazy drippy!
I’m imaging a swan dive into this jar….
Cashew Macadamia Coconut Butter
A to-die-for combination of nuts in this batch of Macadamia Coconut Cashew Butter that takes less than 10 minutes in your food processor. No sugar added, vegan and paleo-friendly!
- Prep Time: 2
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 8 mins
- Yield: ~2 cups
- Category: snacks
- Method: food processor
- Cuisine: american
Ingredients
- 1 cup macadamia nuts*
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups raw cashews, lightly toasted
- 2 tsp coconut oil, optional
Instructions
- Place macadamia nuts, shredded coconut, & slightly cooled cashews in bowl of food processor and cover with lid. Process for about 3-4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl periodically if necessary.
- Once your butter is a thick consistency, with the motor running, add 2 teaspoons of coconut oil if desired, and process the butter for another 2-3 minutes, or until desired consistency.
- Transfer Macadamia Coconut Cashew Butter to jar with lid. Butter can be stored in fridge but will become more of a solid. Or it can be stored pantry for a shorter amount of time.
Notes
*I had salted macadamia nuts on hand, but if you don’t care for the salty sweet combo, I would suggest using raw macadamia nuts instead.
-I like to buy raw nuts and toast them myself in the oven at 325F for 8-10 minutes (and then allowing to cool slightly) before adding them to the food processor. You can buy pre-roasted nuts if you like, but watch out for unnecessary/added oils.
*cook time refers to time in processor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Cashew Macadamia Coconut Butter, homemade nut butter
TOOLS USED for this recipe
Standard 11×17 Baking Sheet
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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It’s pure tropical creamy goodness! Love!
Ashley says
thank you Rebecca!
rachel @ athletic avocado says
Great minds think alike, but your version looks 10000000x better!!!! You truly are the homemade nut butter queen 🙂
Ashley says
:-p Yours looked awesome!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
This sounds AWESOME. Now that i know I can make my own almond butter, I’m feeling like I NEED to try cashew butter. Plus, mixed with coconut–be still my heart.
Ashley says
ermahgerd pleeasseeee try cashew butter!
Sara @ Oats & Rows says
Oh my gosh, this looks SO. GOOD. I would put this on everything!
Ashley says
It is good on everything 😀 Thanks Sara 🙂
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! Girl macadamia nuts are literally my favorite!!
Ashley says
Yay! I hope you try this. It’s a great blend 🙂
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
I LOVE macadamia nuts. I just bought some too! I feel like I always say I’m going to make my own nut butter, but for some reason it never happens. Just to darn busy I guess. BUT I suspect I could save a lot of money doing it myself. Really need to get on it!
Ashley says
I completely understand! It took me foreverrrr to make my own. Even when I finally got my food processor. One of these days you will 😉
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
O.M.N (oh my nuts) this is insane!!!!! I also have a very LARGE container of nuts in my pantry but never have goodies like macadamia! GAAAAAAAH I bet this is sooooooo good. Like I’d eat that whole jar. In one sitting. #sorryimnotsorry
Ashley says
Lol oh Chrissa. I just love your comments <3
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
This looks AMAZING! I would be drizzling this on EVERYTHING!
Ashley says
I do! 😀 Thanks Kristy
Jess @hellotofit says
I’m telling you…e-book would be SUCH a big hit!! Hehehe. Dropped my friend’s food processor off back at her place last week..I’m thinking that was a mistake.
Ashley says
Def a mistake! :-p And I am totally going to think about the E-book. Thank yyoouuuuu 😉
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
I’ve only made nut butter once before – it was so dangerous and delicious! This flavor combo sounds phenomenal – I’ll be taking spoonfuls 😉
Ashley says
Dangerous is right! Between baking with it, putting it on my breakfast, or literally just eating it by the spoonful as a snack, I go through it so quick.