Cashew butter is usually made from broken cashew nuts, crushed cashews… then pureed, mixed with a little spice to make butter. This type of butter is loved by many countries around the world.
This homemade butter is creamy. Spread it on your favorite toast or add to bakes goods (such as cookies, cake, muffins..), oatmeal, and smoothie bowls.
Is cashew butter healthy?
Yessss! It is a nutritious and delicious alternative to peanut butter and almond butter. Not only are cashews are packed with vitamin (vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6…), iron, zinc, minerals and antioxidants, but they also provide various health benefits
Make cashew butter at home with simple ingredients as below:
- Roasted cashews
- Salt: pink Himalayan or sea salt
- Sweetener: Coconut sugar, cane sugar or maple syrup
- Flavor enhancers: Vanilla extract, cinnamon or cacao powder
How to do:
- Add the roasted cashews, salt, and any additional ingredient to high-speed blender.
- Process the ingredients for 5 minutes, stopping periodically to scrape down the sides of the blender (if needed).
- Finally, transfer the cashew butter to a lidded jar or container.
Cashew butter is not only soft, greasy, delicious but also very convenient for breakfast. This butter is just as fatty as peanut butter, serve it with sandwiches or fruit for a quick breakfast menu; or make a sauce is a way to make your breakfast rich in nutrition and flavor.
Will you be fat eating cashew butter?
Fat or not, it depends on whether you use a little or a lot. In fact, every day you should only use 2-3 / teaspoon of this butter will absorb the digestive system to help the body increase energy. On the contrary, if using too much, it can lead to symptoms of indigestion and loss of weight control. In addition, if you are in the process of losing weight, using low-sugar or sugar-free, it will support weight loss more effectively.
How long can it last?
Cashew butter is high in fat, making it difficult for bacteria to grow. If kept in an airtight container at room temperature, it will last for a month. In the refrigerator, this homemade butter can be kept for about 3-4 months.
Enjoy your delicious butter and tell us how do you like it.