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Chocolate Cashew Butter

5 from 2 votes

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If you’re a fan of chocolatey spreads, then you are going to love this homemade chocolate cashew butter. It’s creamy, perfectly nutty, and has just the right amount of sweetness. It’s ideal to spread on toasts, drizzling over pancakes, or sneaking a spoonful straight from the jar. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, it’s a deliciously healthier alternative to store-bought spreads, that does not sacrifice any of that rich, chocolatey goodness.

Chocolate Cashew Butter [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Creamy Homemade Chocolate Cashew Butter

Rich, creamy, and irresistibly chocolatey, this chocolate cashew butter is a dreamy spread that’s perfect for all your breakfast and snack-time cravings. Spread it on warm toast, drizzle it over fluffy crepes and crispy waffles, or simply enjoy a spoonful straight from the jar … it’s that good!

With its silky texture and deep chocolate flavour, this homemade nut butter is a delicious alternative to store-bought spreads. Whether you’re looking for a sweet topping or a wholesome treat, this recipe is sure to become a new favourite in your kitchen.

This is a grown-up chocolate spread recipe that you can adapt to your own taste. The raw cacao gives it a dark and bitter edge. Feel free to play around with the sweetness and flavours. So delicious with pear!

This chocolate cashew butter can be stored in an airtight jar or container at room temperature for up to a week. For a longer shelf life, keep it in the fridge, where it will stay fresh for up to three weeks (just let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before using, as it may thicken when chilled).

The Panasonic MK-F800 2-in-1 Food Processor and Blender

Nut butters are pretty straightforward to make at home, but you do need a good food processor or blender.

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I made this recipe using the Panasonic MK-F800 2-in-1 Food Processor and Blender which I have been road testing as part of my collaboration with Panasonic “Experience Fresh” campaign.

Thanks to its powerful motor, it got the job done in a very short period of time. The round bowl and flat blade meant that I did not have to fiddle around with scraping the cashew while the machine was working. After tipping the roasted cashews in the bowl, I just left the food processor on, finding a smooth and silky nut butter ready in just 10 mins!

Other Nut Butter Recipe To Try

  • Coconut Almond Butter
  • Maple-Spiced Almond & Sunflower Seed Butter
  • Chocolate Almond Butter with Coconut

I hope you enjoy this chocolate cashew better recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

Chocolate Cashew Butter [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Chocolate Cashew Butter

Smooth and chocolatey this Chocolate Cashew Butter is perfect on toasts, crepes, waffles.
5 from 2 votes
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dips & Spreads
Cuisine English
Servings 18 servings
Calories 94 kcal

Equipment

Food Processor

Disclaimer: the equipment list above includes affiliate links to products I use and like.

Ingredients
 
 

  • 300 g cashews
  • 2-3 Tbsp raw cacao powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • seeds from 2-3 cardamom pods – crushed
  • coconut sugar – to taste
  • pinch of salt
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5.
  • Spread cashews on a baking tray and roast for around 10 mins.
    300 g cashews
  • Whizz cashews in a blender or food processor for around 10-20 mins until you have a smooth creamy paste. You might need to stop the blender / food processor a few times to scrape the sides. Be patient. The longer you wait, the smoother your nut butter will be.
  • It will go through the following stages
    chocolate cashew butter
  • Times do vary depending on the power of your blender / food processor.
    chocolate cashew butter
  • After 10-20 mins you should have a glossy and smooth paste.
    chocolate cashew butter
  • Add cardamom, raw cacao powder, vanilla extract, salt and coconut sugar to taste. Whizz again until all is well blended.
    2-3 Tbsp raw cacao powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, seeds from 2-3 cardamom pods – crushed, coconut sugar – to taste, pinch of salt
  • Transfer to an airtight jar. Keep the jar in the fridge. The spread will harden with the cold, but it just takes a few minutes at room temperature to soften.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
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Chocolate Cashew Butter

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/chocolate-cashew-butter-vegan/

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  • Apple Butter
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