Date Walnut Butter

By California Walnuts
Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
17
Serving Size
2 tablespoons
Meal
Snack
Course
Snack

DESCRIPTION

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Calories
160
Total Fat
13
Saturated Fat
1
Polyunsaturated Fat
9
Monounsaturated Fat
1.5
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
0
Carbohydrates
12
Dietary Fiber
3
Total Sugars
7
Added Sugars
0
Protein
3
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
25
Iron
1
Potassium
168

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces California walnuts
  • 8 ounces dried whole dates
  • 1-2 teaspoons walnut oil (optional)

Preparation

  1. Pit the dates and remove the stems. In a blender or food processor, blend until a thick paste forms. Set aside in a bowl.
  2. Ina blender or food processor, grind the walnuts for 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes sticky or paste-like.
  3. Add the date paste and blend until the butter forms.
  4. If the mixture is still dry, add 1-2 teaspoons of walnut oil and blend until smooth.
  5. Spoon the butter into a container with a lid, seal, and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  6. Option: This version tastes just as good with dried figs, cranberries, blueberries or prunes as it does with dates.