Walnut butter is one of the most versatile and delicious spreads you can make. It goes great on toast or an apple and can easily be added for extra flavor, texture and nutrition to any smoothie. Here’s how to make walnut butter, as well as some delectable recipe ideas to kick-start your passion for this amazing spread.
Making Walnut Butter Is Easy!
One of the best things about walnut butter is its simplicity. All you need is a few ingredients and about 30 minutes, and you’ll have a smooth walnut butter to have on hand for the week and use in so many different snacks.
For the best Honey Walnut Butter, you’ll want to first toast your walnuts for about 10 minutes at 300℉ in the oven. Let them cool a bit, and then add them to a food processor until they turn into a thick paste. Add the rest of your ingredients like honey and vanilla and a bit of cinnamon, and blend until the desired consistency. That’s it! Now you’re ready to eat it.
For more of a summery flavor profile, you can also try this Crunchy Coconut Walnut Butter. Combine toasted walnuts with unsweetened coconut and coconut oil for a twist that makes for a tropical and nutty spread that is simply sublime.
Delectable Walnut Butter Recipes
With your batch of fresh-made walnut butter, the sky’s the limit for what you can do with it. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Splendid Smoothies
This Banana, Cacao and Walnut Butter Smoothie Bowl is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with hints of cacao and maple syrup, but still keep you fueled for the day with ingredients like bananas, hemp seeds and walnut butter. What’s more is that since you have your walnut butter on hand, it only takes about five minutes to put this bowl together.
A New Take on Toast
Bananas and walnut butter are the perfect pair, and an easy and tasty way to eat them together is on this Banana Toast with Caramelized Walnut Butter. With a hint of honey to create the decadent caramelization, your typical buttered toast breakfast takes on a vibrant array of new flavors. You can also get creative with this Ricotta, Banana, Walnut and Honey Toast recipe by adding a layer of walnut butter under your ricotta!
Fresh Fruit Wraps
Packed in a hearty whole-grain tortilla base, the combination of walnut butter, your choice of crisp apple or sweet banana, and a handful of raisins makes for a colorful and filling snack that may become your new favorite. Try our Fruity Walnut Butter Wraps recipe, or switch it up with other fruits to find a combination that you really love. If you decide to make coconut walnut butter, try adding some tropical fruits to your wrap!
Walnut butter is an excellent way to explore new recipes and create a flavorful spread that’s versatile for cooks of all levels. Experiment with plenty of walnut butter recipes that use delicious California walnuts today.
