Peanut butter is often the go-to healthy spread people opt for, but some are allergic and can't handle the nutritious nut. Instead you have other options such as almond, sunflower, cashew, even coconut butter. I personally am a fan of almond butter and I try to freshly make it at home when I have the time. The other day though, I had a hankering for something new.
I decided to mix a variety of nuts to create a mixed nut butter that I just had to share. And not only did I try a new blend, I also something extra for a nutritional bang!
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The new combo I came up with is an almond, walnut, cashew and coconut butter with chia seeds. It's a blend that's creamy, salty and slightly sweet–and it's a perfect pairing with your favorite bread or slice fruit.
It's super easy to make at home and all you need is a food processor or blender (I use a Vitamix) strong enough to handle the various nuts. This spread will seem sinful, but in reality it's healthy for you and full of fiber and vitamins necessary to keep your body healthy.
Ingredients:
1 cup of almonds
1 cup of walnuts
1 cup of cashews
1 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tbs of melted coconut oil
1 tbs of chia seeds
pinch of sea salt
Directions:
Toast the nuts and shredded coconut in a toaster oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until toasted. Let them cool down a little before adding them to your food processor or blender. Once you add them to the food processor, slowly add the nuts and shredded coconut in as they dissolve and become creamy. During this process start pouring the coconut oil little by little and sprinkle the salt into the mixture. Once your nuts spread is done, pour it into a container or mason jar and add in the chia seeds as your pour in the mixture. Make sure to refrigerate afterwards and use within the week.
Images via Giselle Castro
