As of: January 21, 2024, 7:10 p.m
By: Sandra Keck
Nut butter can be eaten on its own, used in baking or cooking, or served as a dip or spread.
It is a versatile companion for every day.
Fans of nut spreads can rejoice, because making this delicacy is surprisingly simple.
Nut butter not only impresses with its taste, but also as a delicious and versatile snack that is perfect for a healthy lifestyle.
It is rich in protein, fiber and healthy fats.
It also contains many important vitamins and minerals.
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The use of nut butter is extremely versatile.
Whether as a spread or muesli ingredient for breakfast, as a snack in between or as a culinary enrichment when cooking and baking - Simply Tasty presents some creative ideas for using homemade nut butter.
How to use nut butter?
Nut butter is very versatile.
Here are some specific ideas for using nut butter:
As a spread on bread, rolls or crackers
As a dip for fruit, vegetables or vegetable sticks
As an ingredient in smoothies, muesli or porridge
As a supplement in protein shakes
As a replacement for butter or margarine in baking or as a sugar-free alternative in no-bake peanut butter cheesecake
As a sauce thickener for sauces or dressings
Homemade nut butter is particularly delicious
In the course of this article, Simply Tasty also shows how you can make your own nut butter from different types of nuts.
Recipes for hazelnut butter, almond butter, peanut butter and cashew butter are available.
There are also valuable tips to make your homemade nut butter even tastier.
Almond butter is a milder nut butter with a slightly sweet taste.
It is rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, magnesium and calcium.
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While nut butter from the supermarket is convenient, it is often artificially flavored and contains additives.
Homemade nut butter, on the other hand, is much tastier and healthier.
Making nut butter is very easy.
All you need are nuts, a powerful blender and a little time.
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You only need two ingredients for the nut butter:
500 g nuts of your choice (unpeeled or peeled)
1 pinch of salt
The preparation is easier than you might think:
Preheat oven to 160 °C fan oven.
Spread the nuts on a baking tray and roast for eight minutes, until light brown and fragrant.
Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Place the cooled nuts in a high-performance blender.
Run the mixer on high until the nut butter has a creamy consistency.
This can take up to five minutes.
Add salt and mix briefly again.
Pour the nut butter into clean jars and store in the refrigerator.
Easy Tasty Tip:
If you want the nut butter to be a little more liquid, you can dilute it with a little water or plant milk.
Nut butter is a healthy and delicious snack that is perfect for every day.
Making nut butter is very easy thanks to this basic recipe.
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Homemade nut butter is particularly tasty and can be refined with various ingredients.
Here are some ideas:
Spices:
vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, chili, curry, paprika, pepper
Fruit puree:
raspberries, strawberries, bananas, apple, mango, papaya
Honey, maple syrup, sugar:
For a sweet note
Coarse sea salt:
For that certain something
Oils:
Olive oil, coconut oil, rapeseed oil ensure a creamy consistency
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Concrete recipe ideas for nut butter with a portion of extra flavor
There are no limits to your creativity when it comes to refining nut butter.
Whatever tastes good is allowed.
Maybe you already have a personal favorite among these suggestions?
Vanilla almond butter:
Add a tablespoon of vanilla extract or paste to 500 grams of almond butter.
Chocolate hazelnut butter:
Add 100 grams of cocoa powder to 500 grams of hazelnut butter.
If necessary, dilute with a little vegetable milk or coconut oil.
Cranberry Cashew Butter
: Add 100 grams of chopped cranberries to 500 grams of cashew butter.
Peanut honey puree:
Add 100 grams of honey to 500 grams of peanut puree.
Cashew butter is a mild nut butter with a slightly buttery taste that is ideal as a spread.
It is rich in magnesium and also contains some iron.
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Nut butter is a great way to give your diet a healthy and tasty kick - even for breakfast.
Because homemade toast, bagels or even low-carb seed bread taste even better with a delicious spread!
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