Nut Butters ~ Protein Source

Chai Cashew Butter

• 2 cups cashews
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
• 1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus additional for taste  

Preparations:  

1. Processes the nuts in your food processor for 5-10 minutes, or until completely smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula as necessary  
2. add all spices, and blend until smooth  
3. add more salt as needed for taste

Cherry Coconut Butter

• 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/4 cup dried unsweetened cherries  
• 1 teaspoon sugar, plus additional for taste (optional)  
• ​1/2 teaspoon salt, plus additional for taste

Preparations:  

1. Process the coconut in your food processor for 10-13 minutes, or until completely smooth and liquid, scraping down the sides with a spatula as necessary  
2. Add the cherries and process for another 2 minutes   
3. add the sugar (if using) and salt. Blend to combine  
4. Add more salt or sugar as needed for taste

Citrus Pine Nut Butter  

• 2 cups pine nuts  
• 1 tablespoon white sugar  
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest  
• 2 tablespoons orange zest  
• 2 tablespoons lime zest  
• Salt, to taste  

Preparations:  

1. Processes the pine nuts in the food processor for 5-10 minutes, or until completely smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula as necessary
2. Combine the sugar and zests, and pinch together with fingers until fragrant. Add to the pine nut butter and process again until smooth  
3. Add salt as needed for taste  
4. Note- this butter will get more flavorful with time, so I suggest making it a day before you plan to use it.