I’m making good on my outstanding debts.
Here’s the long promised coconut cashew butter recipe.
Coconut Cashew Butter
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup water
First I pulsed the coconut and cashews for 5 minutes. That’s a long time. I scraped down the sides between each minute session.
After it started to get thick and wet I started adding water in 1/4 cup increments.
I added the water while it was pulsing (leaving the top on and just pouring the water through the shoot).
Depending on how thick or thin you want your nutbutter you may increase or decrease the liquid portion of the recipe as you see fit.
I left it thick and slightly chunky.
And holy crap it is good.
I’ve been adding it to just about everything I can find…oats, bananas, toast, you name it.
My favorite creation was a mock crepe…
Coconut Cashew Crepe (vegan)
- coconut cashew butter (see above)
- tortilla
- banana
- agave nectar
I preheated the tortilla, then spread coconut cashew butter on one half.
Then I added thinly sliced bananas…
Folded it in half…
And warmed it in a pan (with cooking spray) for 5 minutes.
Once the bananas started oozing a bit I plated it and spread the top with (another) layer of coconut cashew butter.
And dug in. 🙂
Great idea! I’ve been experimenting with cashews lately too. I like this somewhat sweeter version. Looks great!
But why do you put water in it, though? It won’t last as long that way, and if you keep the food processor running for ~5 more minutes it’ll be just as creamy and smooth without it!
That looks good, and the fact that the coconut is unsweetened… it’s probably sweet but not too sweet. I heart coconut!
I think I have died and gone to heaven with that recipe!
The consistency looks marvelous 🙂
I was trying to decide what kind of nut butter to make for Christmas gifts. ding ding ding! thanks for the recipe. I love all things coconut.
I have a tortilla on hand, so that works. Don’t know why I’m so intimidated by making a real crepe though.
Haha so basically it’s so good that the other food is really just a vehicle for the coconut cashew butter?
Oh Goodness, I would definitely make this if it wasn’t for the fact that I got through a 420g jar of Dark Chocolate Dreams in two (count ’em) days, and this looks far nicer than peanut butter!
I’ve posted out your Linwoods stuff today – hopefully it should get to you safely!
xxx
that looks insanely decadent and delicious!
must. buy. shredded. coconut. tonight!
I’m pretty much under assumption that there is nothing more tasty in the world than coconut and cashews. Well, maybe coconut, cashews and chocolate, but that might just be too much for my little brain to handle. I’m so excited you posted this recipe. I’ve had problems in the past with adding coconut to my nut butters and it not ever getting creamy. Duh, add some water. Do you think adding milk would work too? Or do you have any other suggestions for making it cream better?
yum! that looks amazing! i am curious what type of blender/processor you use? mine can’t handle grinding down things like nuts, so i am in the market for a new one.
That looks SO GOOD. Buying cashews and making as soon as possible.
OMG this looks positively addictive. I have a deep love of cashews and and even deeper obsession with coconut. Not the best thing for me, but heck, that’s reality!
Holy Cow that looks awesome! I haven’t ventured into making cashew butter yet. I’ve done almond butter flavors. I have 2 jars of nut butter in my fridge and once those are done, it’s time to experiment. 🙂
I absolutely HAVE to make this!
There’s not much I can say other than…YUM!
I need to make this. Now.
What kind of blender do you have? I’m looking for a good one. My Cuisinart Duo Food Processor is AWFUL!
I’ll look it up for you when I get home. It’s a cuisineart food processor.
It’s a cuisineart food processor. Not sure of the model but I’ll look it up when I get home.
Milk would work too. Any liquid at all will help it get creamy.
Thx girl!!
Hooray! Delish – so making this 🙂
Yum!
oh wow this looks delicious. love that flavor combo of cashew + coconut. i go home tomorrow and this is on my to-make list!
A food processor is on my Christmas wishlist this year! I feel like I’m missing out on not being able to make different types of hummus and nut butters!
oh hell ya! this looks amazing…thank goodness for coconut butter!
“Once the bananas started oozing a bit I plated it and spread the top with (another) layer of coconut cashew butter.” <- I seriously just started drooling after reading this! I swear, coconut makes everything better! I just received some Wild Squirrel PB that I ordered a couple of weeks ago and the chocolate coconut peanut butter is amazing…and so drippy!