So, it’s time for quick dessert recipes.
You’re hot. You’re lazy. It’s summer.
July 4th is over and you ate way too many burgers, right?
Well, have I got the perfect little recipe for you!
No need to head to the store and spend hours reading the labels of the 1,000 nut butters that are on the shelves. Most are filled with added sugar and oils and refined salt. Yuck.
Wanna know how to get a clean nut butter?
Make your own!
Here’s an easy recipe that doesn’t require your oven – so you can keep cool this July – sip on your iced tea and whirl away your nuts in your food processor while you watch the kids jump through the sprinkler.
Sounds fun, right?
I thought so!
Dig in. This nut butter’s gunna blow your mind. Spread it on top of a piece of my Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cornbread.
Or get creative and try a bit sandwiched between my Cranberry Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Enjoy.
xo
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Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 4 tsp. organic coconut oil
- 3 Tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. cocoa powder or cacao powder
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
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Puree cashews in a food processor until smooth. Once smooth, while the motor is still running, slowly add in coconut oil. Puree until combined. Add more oil if you'd like a thinner consistency.
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Turn off food processor and add in coconut flakes, maple syrup/honey, cocoa powder and sea salt. Puree again until well combined.
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Transfer to a sealed container and store in the fridge for up to 7-10 days.
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Serve atop bananas, apples, gluten-free crackers and tortillas!
And, f you’re in NYC on July 29th Join Me For My NYC Underground Supper Club Dinner Party Series join me for my next Dinner Party- it’s all organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan and vegetarian! 7-9 PM Downtown Manhattan. To attend, please RSVP to: TheHealthyApple@gmail.com.
I bought some cashews yesterday, wondering what to use them for – now I know! YUM
I’ll be making these soon! 🙂 Thanks
oh this is good on apples
Amie, would love to win the sardines you talked about on facebook. Thanks
Amy! I love your new site design! Wow – so much has changed. Can I asked who did the new design or what it is? Thanks x
Thank you so much Jen! I LOVE it too; hope you enjoy it darling. Breezie is amazing; her website is: http://www.BreezieCastell.com.
xoox
Hugs!!
Thanks Sweet. You and your site are adorable as always. Loving your passion and fresh, “breezy” way of doing it 🙂 x
this looks amazing. and I would love to try the true bars!
I just pinned this… I’ve been craving a chocolate-y nut butter!
Mmm my mom loves cashews and chocolate so I think she would love this! Looks awesome!!
Sounds very good and will have to try this for sure
Haven’t seen the TrueBar…we’d love to try them!
i love cashew butter but have only bought it already made. this sounds amazing! i cant wait to make it. thank you! p.s. love quinoa too!
Can’t wait to this one!! I love Quinoa but hadn’t tried the red yet. I’ll have to see if our Nutrtion S’Mart has it. Is Bob’s your preferred brand?
I’ve got all the ingredients. That must mean I’m a health nut!
this is a must make!
My mouth is watering and I can’t wait to make this!
wow love this recipe. definitely will be making it, thanks for all the ideas. will definitely be returning.
I would love to win one of your free books so I cook for my whole family with new healthy recipes. My my is tired of eating the same food.
This looks amazing but could also be dangerous!