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Cinnamon Coconut Cashew Butter

October 15, 2012 by Julie 64 Comments

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For my fellow nut butter lovers out there, I have a little somethin’ up my sleeve today that might make you smile.

Cinnamon Coconut Cashew Butter.

cashew butter recipe

But we’ll get to that in a second.

First, let’s talk lunch!

After working through the morning, I opened the fridge to search for something to prepare for lunch and found nothing of interest. I grabbed my keys and headed out to the grocery store to pick up some food for the week and return a few books to the library.

I stopped by Earth Origins for a few things and grabbed a Hawaiian chicken salad wrap for lunch while I was there.

earth origins hawaiian chicken salad wrap

Since I previously had a good experience with their tuna salad wrap, I figured the chicken salad would be a winner as well and it ended up being a great selection. The wrap had slivered almonds and bits of pineapple in it which I liked a lot.

hawaiian chicken salad wrap

My main motivation for heading into Earth Origins was ransacking their bulk bins. They sell “bits and pieces” of raw cashews that cost significantly less than the whole raw cashews I’ve found anywhere else. Ryan and I buy them all the time and love to eat them by the handful or turn them into raw cashew butter.

raw cashews

Judging by the title of this blog post, I’m assuming you can guess what I did with them today!

cashews in food processor

homemade cashew butter

I made a batch of raw cashew butter with a hint of cinnamon and coconut flavor and cannot stop eating this stuff by the spoonful this afternoon.

saigon cinnamon

Nutiva coconut oil

I incorporated Nutiva organic extra virgin coconut oil that I got from my friends at GNC into the nut butter and loved the punch of coconut flavor that added. Coconut oil solidifies at temperatures below 76 degrees, but since our house is a hot box, this jar has never hardened in our pantry, making it perfect for cooking and adding a splash or two to nut butters!

Cinnamon Coconut Cashew Butter

  • A high-powered food processor is necessary. I’ve tried making nut butter in a small, low-powered food processor before and it lacked the smooth, creamy consistency of nut butter even after I processed the nuts for a long time. (For this recipe, I used my Cuisinart Prep 9 9-cup food processor.)
  • If you do not like coconut, you can use another oil in its place or omit it altogether for a simple cinnamon cashew butter. If you omit the oil, you will likely need to process the nut butter for additional time (about five minutes).

Raw Cashew Butter

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Cinnamon Coconut Cashew Butter

  • Author: Julie (PB Fingers)
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: lunch, recipes
  • Cuisine: lunch
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Description

Creamy raw cashew butter with a hint of cinnamon and coconut flavor – this recipe will have you eating this stuff by the spoonful this afternoon.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups raw cashews
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons liquefied coconut oil
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a high-powered food processor and allow to run for approximately eight minutes, scraping sides of the food processor every two to three minutes. Process for additional time if creamier nut butter is desired.

Notes

  • A high-powered food processor is necessary. I’ve tried making nut butter in a small, low-powered food processor before and it lacked the smooth, creamy consistency of nut butter even after I processed the nuts for a long time. (For this recipe, I used my Cuisinart Prep 9 9-cup food processor.)
  • If you do not like coconut, you can use another oil in its place or omit it altogether for a simple cinnamon cashew butter. If you omit the oil, you will likely need to process the nut butter for additional time (about five minutes).

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Comments

  1. Kim says

    October 15, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Oh heck yes. Freakin’ A. Yum.

    (I’m a but of a nut butter fanatic, sorry for the excitement. It just looks so good!)

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      October 15, 2012 at 1:52 pm

      HA! 😀

      Reply
  2. Chelsie @ Balance, Not Scale says

    October 15, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    This looks fabulous!!! I will definitely be trying it, but it’s going to have to be in the future. I haven’t been having much success making nut butters (I only started trying last week) — and I think it’s because I’m using a lower-power processor. Never even thought of it before you mentioned it!! I’ve been thinking about getting a better one — this recipe might be just the motivation I need! 🙂 Thanks Julie!!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      October 15, 2012 at 1:59 pm

      i had the SAME issue for the longest time and thought i just didn’t have the “nut butter touch.” it’s all about the food processor! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sara @ Magia e Pasta says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    I think you mean it solidifies at temperatures BELOW 76 degrees, no? Any recommendations about the best way to melt it if it’s solidified? Looks SO YUM.

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      October 15, 2012 at 2:11 pm

      oh my gosh, yes! just edited it. duhhh. thanks, sara!

      Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      October 15, 2012 at 2:12 pm

      also, here are some tips i found for melting coconut oil: http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/02/07/how-to-cook-with-coconut-oil/

      Reply
  4. Alexa @ Southern Living, Our Way says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    I got addicted to it just reading this post!!! I’m with Kim on the “freakin’ A. Yum” 🙂 Can’t wait to try it out!

    Reply
  5. Ellie@Fit for the Soul says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    mmmmm! Omgness I really wanna stick my hands in that little cup haha. It sounds delicious and looks so creamy. 😀

    Reply
  6. Lisa says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    That looks amazing! My husband and I love to put almond butter on caramel rice cakes and I bet this would be even more delicious with the cinnamon and coconut flavors.
    We desperately need some small kitchen appliances to make these recipes of yours! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Addy @ Six-Kick Switch says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    Wow, that wrap sandwich looks AMAZING!!!! I keep hearing about making coconut butter but haven’t given it a try yet…this recipe sounds tasty tho!

    Reply
  8. Emily @ Have Your Cake And says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Curious as to how long this would last in the fridge?? Looks sooooo so good!

    Reply
  9. Natalie @ Free Range Human says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    You’ve inspired me! I’ve got to try this!

    Reply
  10. Sabrina says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    Delicious and simple! I love making nut butters but never thought about cinnamon.

    Reply
  11. Annette@FitnessPerks says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Oh yesssss! This looks awesome! I love the simpleness & the flavors. Yumm!

    Reply
  12. Rachel says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    I’m not a fan of cashews but this does sound good!

    Reply
  13. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    LOVE cashew butter! I love the spin you put on it with the addition of the coconut oil and cinnamon too.

    Reply
  14. Lauren @ Part Time House Wife says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Love making nut butters! This sounds sooo good with the coconut oil and cinnamon. It almost had me fooled, It’s so creamy, at first glance it looked like a big mug of ice cream! I’d take either to be honest! lol

    Reply
  15. Amanda @ Eat More Rabbit Food says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    That looks so good! Logging this one away until the day I own a food processor! Or you could make it and sell it by the jar! Sign me up for one! 😉

    Reply
  16. Michelle says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Such a good combo! It would probably work with coconut butter too for those that live in less warm abodes!

    Reply
  17. Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    That cashew butter looks and sounds delicious! I tried it once and wasn’t a fan, but I think I’d like it with cinnamon and coconut!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      October 16, 2012 at 12:57 pm

      Just FYI on QVC they make peanut butter in the Vitamix.

      Reply
  18. Leanne says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Any chance you can make nut butter in a Vitamix? I don’t currently have a food processor, but am dying for one!

    Reply
  19. Katie @ running4cupcakes says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    that chicken salad sounds/looks delicious. . . I would have never thought to put pineapple in it!

    Reply
  20. Lisa says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    This looks awesome! How did you know that my two favourite butters are cashew and coconut?! And cinnamon being my favorite spice makes this even more magnificent. An addition of pumpkin pie spice would be wonderful too!
    I love making my own nut butters, so simple and much cheaper!

    Reply
  21. Caitlin @ This Bride's Joyride says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Yum, that nut butter sounds delicious!

    As soon as I saw your picture of coconut oil I asked why it was liquid in my head, glad you explained. I am not a heat person…if my apartment gets over 72 degrees, the AC goes on. I have a feeling I would not survive in Florida 🙂

    Reply
  22. Alison says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Oh. yes. This looks awesome! I’ve only made homemade peanut butter but cashew butter should be next on my list!

    Reply
  23. Heather @ Run Eat Play says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    I’m pretty sure anything with cashews must be delicious! Looks great!

    Reply
  24. Katelyn Block says

    October 15, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Girl that is my faaaaaavorite coconut oil! And cashews…. they taste like cookie dough. Straight up. I see chocolate chips mixed into this! 😉

    Reply
  25. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    October 15, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Omg cashew is amazing! It is so versatile, I will definitely need to try this recipe out. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  26. Kristie says

    October 15, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    Yummmmm!!! That would be great with shredded coconut in it too! I need a food processor ASAP! 🙂

    Reply
  27. Samantha says

    October 15, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    I love raw cashews and cashew butter. I can already tell this is going to be great for me to try. Thank you! I have a feeling I am a lower powered machine, but I might try the soaking trick first. That has helped me in the past. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
  28. Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says

    October 15, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    This definitely makes me want to get a new food processor! I have a mini low-power version, so I would definitely need something a little stronger. Might have to go on my Christmas list, I’d love to make nut butters at home.

    Reply
  29. joelle @ on a pink typewriter says

    October 15, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Your mug is so cute! Where’d you get it? Looks like something you’d find at Anthropologie.

    Reply
  30. AJ says

    October 15, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    I have never seen coconut oil as actual oil! Its always a solid at my house or at my grocery store. I like that recipe though, might need to try it!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

    Reply
  31. Lauren says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever had cashew butter. Hard to believe since I consume more nut butter than I know is good for me. 🙂 This looks likes a fantastic recipe!

    Reply
  32. Mel says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Am I the only one that would just take a spoon and eat it by itself?!

    Reply
  33. Kristen @ Happy Running Mama says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    Now I know who I will be able to thank in about two months when none of my jeans fit anymore! I am a peanut butter freak and love making it in my Vitamix. Now I will be making this recipe TODAY and will surely be eating it by the spoonful. Sounds delicious! I always put a spoonful (or two) of peanut butter in my oatmeal — this cinnamon cashew butter sounds like it would be divine in oatmeal, too!

    I am almost afraid to make it as I can only imagine how much I will consume. 🙂

    Reply
  34. Jentry Nielsen says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    Oh my goodness this cashew butter sounds so delicious, I think I would have a problem eating it by the spoonful too! ha And that wrap looks delicious, I like the idea of pineapple thrown in there, I’ve never tried that but it sounds delicious!

    Reply
  35. Megan@funsizedfitness says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    That looks so good!!!! My husband made a batch of cashew butter for me a while ago, but I didn’t really like it because it didn’t have any spices or anything added to it…your recipe looks like a good one to try!

    Reply
  36. Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    I have never tried making nut butter of any kind, but I think I need to try this one!

    Reply
  37. Christina Berry says

    October 15, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Your blog always makes me so hungry! 🙂

    Reply
  38. Julie says

    October 15, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    Isn’t Coconut oil is a saturated fat, like Lard, to be used sparingly? Any ideas for substitutions?

    Cashews are unsaturated fats so maybe it balances out the good and bad fats a little 🙂

    I could have that backwards though. It is though to keep straight.

    Reply
  39. Jarrod says

    October 15, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    Might have missed it, but what are some other things you recommend putting it on? Looks great!

    Reply
  40. Katie @A Frizzy Life says

    October 15, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    3 of my favorite things in one wonderful spread? Nut butter, coconut, cinnamon. YUM. Pinned and plan making in the near future. Thank you!

    Reply
  41. Ashley says

    October 15, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    I love making white chocolate nut butter. I just saw a recipe on Pinterest for a cookies and cream nut butter! How amazing does that sound? It is on my to-make list! 🙂

    Reply
  42. Hayley says

    October 15, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    That looks delicious. I wonder if dipping apple slices in it would taste a little like apple pie…yum. Anyway, I finally tried the overnight oats this morning, and I liked ’em!
    I wrote up a post on them today- but made sure to credit you!(Just in case anyone other than my sweet mom ever ends up reading. lol) Hope you don’t mind 🙂

    Reply
  43. Elle says

    October 15, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    I started a new board on Pinterest just for this stuff, called Food I REALLY NEED! Pinning now and heading out to replenish my raw cashew store tomorrow.. usually I just eat them by the handful.

    Reply
  44. Christina @ livedreamrun.wordpress.com says

    October 15, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    That looks soooo good! Definitely going to try this one.

    Reply
  45. Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    That looks incredible!!! But dangerous! I’d probably finish all of it in 2 days minimum!

    Reply
  46. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    YUM!! Please feel free to mail that mug full to me! I’m almost out of my pumpkin spice peanut butter… 😉

    Reply
  47. Lauren @ Fun, Fit and Fabulous! says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    That looks delicious. I absolutely adore the bulk food section. When I lived in Dallas, Central Market had 4 whole aisles worth of bulk food, but now in Tallahasse I’m down to 1/2 an aisle. 🙁 Is it ok for coconut oil to stay in its liquid form? I just bought a jar and noticed on the lable that it said, “keep in a cool dark place,” so I was worried it was suppose to stay solidified. What do you think?

    Reply
  48. Danica @ It's Progression says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    gah! I so wish I had a big, powerful food processor! I only have one of those little ones–this recipe looks fantastic!

    Reply
  49. Hillary says

    October 15, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    Besides the recipe sounding delicious, I love that cute colorful mug!!

    Reply
  50. Khushboo says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:37 am

    How about some cashew butter fingers ;)?

    Reply
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