Oh, I have something so fun for you today!
Raw Nut Butter
- 3 cups raw nuts ((almonds and peanuts are my favorite))
- ~1 cup organic, cold-pressed virgin coconut oil
- ½ – 1 tsp sea salt ((depending on taste preferences))
- 2 tbsp 2 tablespoons
Using your food processor, grind the nuts into a fine meal/powder. If you have a super cool VitaMix blender, you could do this in there and really get a smooth texture…but for us mortals, “a fine meal/powder” is the best we're gunna get.
Add in the coconut oil, salt, and honey. Mix until the texture is smooth and buttery. If it seems to dry or course, add in more coconut oil until you get the desired consistency.
Put into a jar. Consume. I like to keep it in little jars, so I can store them in the fridge until I'm ready to use them. It “smears” best at room temperature, so remember to take it out before you want to use it (or just keep it at room temperature if you're going to eat through it quickly!).
Holly
Love your site and I’m a Psych lover also! This looks so good, I will definitely try it!
Anonymous
I just wanted to start this off by saying i LOOOOVE your site and I love how you write and I am so new to this traditional “real food” diet. I did want to mention, because I saw in your post that you stated peanuts were a nut, but I have learned through this new traditional foods/Paleo diet journey that peanuts are actually not nuts, they are legumes. Again, you have an awesome blog and I will be continuing to visit often!
Camille Geiser
Hey Shaye ! I don’t know you at all, but i actually met Stuart when he made his “round Europe” trip. He stayed at my parent’s house in Geneva, and that’s how we’re facebook friends… anyway just to tell you I love reading your blog even though I don’t know you…it just feels like I do ! Keep posting, I love it ! And now that I’m married I really want to try all of your recipes with my husband because we are food lovers just like you !!! xx (do you realize your blog is read in Switerland !!)
Andrea @ Frugally Sustainable
I am loving this post!!! And your blog! I love the story of your family and what you are doing:) So many of your posts are informative and inspirational for those of us attempting to live simpler, sustainable lives! I would be so honored if you would share this (and any other of your posts that you feel relevant) today at Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways. I would love it even more if you could put us on your Wednesday blog hop list:) I hope to “see” you soon! Here’s the link: http://frugallysustainable.blogspot.com/2011/12/frugal-days-sustainable-ways-5.html
Jill@ RealFoodForager.com
Thanks for linking your great post to FAT TUESDAY. This was very interesting! Hope to see you next week!
Be sure to visit RealFoodForager.com on Sunday for Sunday Snippets – your post from Fat Tuesday may be featured there!
http://realfoodforager.com/2011/12/fat-tuesday-december-6-2011/
Olah Momma!
Wow, I love this idea. Thank you for sharing. Cheaper and healthier than the ones in stores. Bookmarked.
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Rachel
Any suggestions on where to get raw, organic peanuts? I want to try making my own nut butters but the few times I have looked, I haven’t found peanuts. I would soak the nuts in (celtic sea) salt water and then roast them in my oven @ 170 (that’s the lowest it goes and I don’t have a dehydrator) until they are crisp, then try this recipe.
jaymitchell
Thanks – and I have a vitamix so all the better. Was going to try cashew first – then almond. Do you soak your raw almonds first?
Shaye Elliott
I sure do! https://theelliotthomestead.com/2011/06/soaking-nuts-and-a-new-passtime/