Healthiest-Three-Nut Butter

We’re often telling you to “diversify your nuts”, so here’s a great way to get in three at once with no added sugar, palm oil, or preservatives, and only the salt you choose to put in. We’ve picked three of the healthiest nuts around, but if you happen to be allergic, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered too.

You will need

• 1 cup almonds (if allergic, substitute a seed, e.g. chia, and make it ½ cup)
• 1 cup walnuts (if allergic, substitute a seed, e.g. pumpkin, and make it ½ cup)
• 1 cup pistachios (if allergic, substitute a seed, e.g. poppy, and make it ½ cup)
• 1 tbsp almond oil (if allergic, substitute extra virgin olive oil) (if you prefer sweet nut butter, substitute 1 tbsp maple syrup; the role here is to emulsify the nuts, and this will do the same job)
• Optional: ¼ tsp MSG or ½ tsp low-sodium salt

Method

(we suggest you read everything at least once before doing anything)

1a) If using nuts, heat your oven to 350℉ / 180℃. Place the nuts on a baking tray lined with baking paper, and bake/roast for about 10 minutes, but keep an eye on it to ensure the nuts don’t burn, and jiggle them if necessary to ensure they toast evenly. Once done, allow to cool.

1b) If using seeds, you can either omit that step, or do the same for 5 minutes if you want to, but really it’s not necessary.

2) Blend all ingredients (nuts/seeds, oil, MSG/salt) in a high-speed blender. Note: this will take about 10 minutes in total, and we recommend you do it in 30-second bursts so as to not overheat the motor. You also may need to periodically scrape the mixture down the side of the blender, to ensure a smooth consistency.

3) Transfer to a clean jar, and enjoy at your leisure:

Enjoy!

Want to learn more?

For those interested in some of the science of what we have going on today:

• Why You Should Diversify Your Nuts!
• Sesame Seeds vs Poppy Seeds – Which is Healthier?
• If You’re Not Taking Chia, You’re Missing Out
• Sea Salt vs MSG – Which is Healthier?

Take care!