Honey-Roasted Walnut Butter
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
Description
This honey-roasted walnut butter combines the rich, nutty flavor of walnuts with the sweetness of honey and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for spreading on toast or adding to smoothies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Soak walnuts with water in a large bowl and leave them overnight. This will remove some of the bitterness in the walnuts.
- Drain the water from the walnuts and let it dry for 10minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Add in 2 tbsp honey and mix well until all walnuts is coated. Spread the walnuts out in a single layer on the baking tray. Toast the walnuts in oven about 15 minutes, be careful don’t let walnuts turn dark.
- Take the walnut butter out of the oven and allow them to cool entirely.
- Put the toasted walnuts in the food processor. Run the processor until they become small chunks. If you like chunky nuts in your butter, put aside 1-2 tbsp of the chunky nuts.
- Add salt and cinnamon and pulse until it start to turn sticky. Taste the walnut paste to see if you want more salt, honey, or cinnamon.
- Voila.. You have walnut butter. Put the walnut butter into a small jar and can last 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a different flavor profile, try adding spices like cardamom or nutmeg.
- Store the walnut butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- If the mixture is too thick, add a small amount of oil to reach the desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 16 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the walnuts need to soak in water overnight?
The instructions say to soak the walnuts in water overnight to remove some of their natural bitterness before roasting. After soaking, drain and let them dry for 10 minutes before coating in the 2 tbsp of honey and toasting at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
What if my walnut butter turns out too thick?
The notes say to add a small amount of oil to reach the desired consistency if the mixture comes out too thick in the food processor.
Can I vary the flavor beyond cinnamon?
Yes — the excerpt and notes both suggest experimenting with different spices. The notes specifically mention cardamom and nutmeg as good alternatives or additions to the 1 tsp of cinnamon in the base recipe. 
Such a great, simple recipe. Works wonders!