Recipe of the Day - Kitchen Savvy: Homemade Nut Butter in Minutes

Brain Health Recipes

Many store-bought brands of nut butters contain excessive amounts of sodium and sugar; making your own allows you to control their levels. Also, having the flexibility to select your own blend of nuts is especially helpful for those needing peanut-free alternatives. If you opt to use peanuts in this recipe, we suggest a 1:3 peanut to other nut ratio, as these legumes contain more fat than most nut varieties and can overpower in flavour.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Makes scant 1 cup

1 cup mixed, unsalted, roasted nuts
(peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, almonds, etc.)
4 tsp liquid honey or agave nectar
2 tbsp water
1 ½ tbsp canola oil

In the bowl of a food processor, combine all ingredients and process on high speed until pureed. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Nutritional Analysis per Tablespoon

Calories 50; Protein 1g; Carbohydrate 3g (1%DV); Fat, total 4.Sg (7%DV); Fat, saturated 0.Sg (3%DV); Fat, trans 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Fibre 0g; Sodium 0mg.