But I’ll try to say at least a few more things.
For starters, IT IS SO GOOD. Cashews are amazing and coconut is delicious. So of course processing them together into one concoction is just amazing. I mean, seriously. So good.
Then I’ll follow that up with, IT IS GOOD FOR YOU. This little jar is made up of cashews and coconut with a little bit of honey (maple syrup for the vegans) and some coconut oil. That’s it. It’s jam-packed with healthy fats that will provide you with tons of energy throughout the day.
That’s all you need to know, right? It’s good & good for you.
Wait. One more thing, IT IS EASY TO MAKE. Process the cashews. Process the coconut. Process them together. Add in the honey and coconut oil then process some more. The most difficult part of this is finding the energy to pull out your food processor. Oh, and the anticipation. It takes some patience to sit and watch and wait for the cashews and coconut to turn into a beautifully smooth and delicious spread. But, totally worth it.
The longer you process, the smoother it will be. I like mine with a little gritty texture (crunchy over creamy for me always), so the amount of time it takes to make this will depend on your preference.
Just be warned, this stuff is addicting. I find nut butters to be a very dangerous thing. I’m obsessed. I’ll take to it with a spoon straight from the jar. One spoonful turns into two, turns into… umm… more. Yes, it is healthy, but too much of a good thing is still too much.
Tread carefully, but know that I do fully support spoonfuls from the jar. It’s good on toast too. And probably in oatmeal as well. And probably many other things. Enjoy!
- 1 cup cashews (I used raw, but roasted would work too)
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon honey (or pure maple syrup, if vegan)
- ½ tablespoon coconut oil (or more, if needed)
- Add the cashews to the bowl of a food processor. Process for at least 5 minutes or until the nuts become smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add the coconut flakes to the food processor and do the same thing – process until smooth.
- Add the cashew butter along with the honey and the coconut oil in with the coconut butter. Process for another 3-5 minutes or until your desired consistency has been reached. Feel free to add a little bit more coconut oil if the spread seems too thick.
- Transfer to an airtight container (like a little mason jar) and store on your counter for up to a week. But really, will it even last that long?!
