This Vanilla Espresso Cashew Butter combines unique flavors to form a bold and sweet nut butter that’s perfect on top of your morning toast.
I used to be obsessed with peanut butter.
Ok. I still am. I eat it everyday. But that’s all I used to like. I had never explored beyond peanut butter, and looking back, I’m saddened that it took me so long to realize that scrumptiousness that is nut butter. There are so many forms of nut butter, you wouldn’t believe…
- Peanut butter
- Cashew butter
- Almond butter
- Walnut butter
- Brazil nut butter
Not to mention seed butters: tahini (sesame seed butter, used to make hummus!), sunbutter (sunflower seeds), pumpkin seed butter. Then there’s coconut butter. Which, I’m not sure what category that falls into, but believe it or not, I’m not a huge fan of coconut. *gasp* Yeah. Sorry.
But okay… I think it’s pretty obvious that you can make pretty much every nut into a nut butter. OH THE WONDERS!
When my friends at Wild Friends sent me some of their nut butters to try, I was in heaven. So much so, that all of it is almost gone. And I’m too embarrassed to tell you when they sent it to me.
So, a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. I made my own. And I’m proud to say that I am a survivor of a nut butter shortage.
Just kidding, there’s like seven jars in my pantry lolz. But it’s fun to make your own. And cheaper.
And this particular combination here is, if you can imagine, sort of like a Cashew Milk Latte on top of your toast. The combination of espresso and vanilla has got to be something they serve in heaven. And if my obsession with adding coffee/espresso to my food creations is wrong, I don’t want to be right.
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Vanilla Espresso Cashew Butter
- 2 cups of salted, roasted cashews
- 1 tsp ground espresso
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Add the cashews into a food processor and process until a paste forms.
- Add in the espresso, vanilla and salt.
- Process for about ten minutes, or until your desired nut butter texture is formed.
Join the conversation:
What is one nut that you haven’t tried in nut butter form?
What is your favorite food to eat with nut butter? (I’m in a toss-up between apples and straight up TOAST!)
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Other recipes using ground coffee/espresso:
Chocolate Chip Coffee Muffins
Mocha Frappuccino Smoothie Bowl
Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says
EEP! Freaking out about this recipe. Cashews are my favorite favorite nut, so I’m all about that homemade cashew butter life. I love the vanilla-espresso combo, too!
The Blissful Balance says
They are definitely one of my favorites. There is something about their texture that I just love. Thanks girl!
rachel at athletic avocado says
Now this nut butter is pretty freaking genius! Everything is better with a little bit of coffee in it. I can imagine this deliciousness in my morning oatmeal or just by the spoonful because I’m pretty sure this would make me addicted!
The Blissful Balance says
OMG that sounds so good (putting it with oatmeal)!! I had it with toast and honey (obv) and it was deeelish thanks Rachel!! <3
Leah M @ love me, feed me says
I’m so in love!! The Vanilla Espresso Wild Friends is my favourite and cashew butter is my favourite kind of nut butter so this is the best of both worlds <3 <3
The Blissful Balance says
Thanks Leah!! <3
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
Girlfrannnnn this sounds so good!! I meannnnnnnn adding espresso kinda sorta makes everything better. I need to make this now that I know I can actually make my own nut butter–woo!
The Blissful Balance says
lol right!? the day I realized I could make my own, I just wanted to make a million batches of it
ACKTIVE LIFE says
Oh heck yeah to this COMBO! I especially love cashews…They are so creamy! Thanks for sharing! XOXO
The Blissful Balance says
YES that’s exactly why I love them!! Thank you <33
Emily @ My Healthyish Life says
This is everything. The pictures are gorgeous too! I’ve been wanting to try walnut and/or macadamia nut butters! I will probably have to make it or spend an arm and a leg on a jar.
The Blissful Balance says
lol yeah those are ridiculously expensive it’s hard to believe. thanks em! <3
Amanda Elizabeth - Meet at the Barre says
I have to try this!!! I totally agree the nut butters can get so expensive and I love the flavor combo of this one!
The Blissful Balance says
Thanks Amanda! <3
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says
SO i just ordered a bag of cashews that are on their way to be delivered this week and now I know exactly what I will be making!
The Blissful Balance says
hahah that’s awesome! i hope you like it!! <3
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Okay this is pretty much perfect timing- I always use cashew butter as my nut butter in recipes and working on an espresso-esque recipe so I’m totally making this to kill two (vegan birds) with one stone.
PS- WTF are with the prices of those stupid jars in stores.
The Blissful Balance says
I DON’TKNOW its like “I’m getting paid next week I can finally buy that jar I’ve always wanted” …nerp. I’ll make my own. Thanks Arman!! <3
Beverley @ BORNTOSWEAT says
such a good idea using espresso!! never thought of that before.
and tbh i am the same – not the BIGGEST fan of coconut. But i’ll eat it/cook with it just because of its health benefits
The Blissful Balance says
Yeah I think that I could eat something that’s cooked with it, or something that contains coconut milk, but eating straight coconut makes me want to vom lol
Amanda @ Exploring Life & Things says
Yuuummm this looks so good! I’ve never made peanut butter or any type of butter. And shamefully.. there’s a ton of nut butters I haven’t tried either. What are the best ones you’ve tried?!
The Blissful Balance says
I gotta say I am just a huge fan of peanut butter. But other than the usual almond or peanut butter, I would say cashew is my fave!
Hilary says
I love making my own nut butter and finding consistencies and flavors! I haven’t tried Brazil nut nut butter yet, can’t wait! Love the addition of espresso too!
The Blissful Balance says
Thanks Hilary!! xo
Amy says
What a great idea! I’ve never made my own nut butter but you’ve inspired me to try it out. This recipe looks divine!
The Blissful Balance says
You’ve gotta try it!! it’s super easy Thanks Amy! <3
sarah says
I’ve never tried cashew butter, these flavors sound amazing together!
Lacey @ Runs & Roses says
This is wonderful. I can’t wait to make it. Eeeek.:)
Beth L. says
YUM! Do you think subbing instant coffee would work instead of instant espresso? I already have instant coffee 😀 #cheap. Would love to make this!
The Blissful Balance says
Haha! Yes totally – the two recipes I shared on the bottom of this one both used instant coffee. And since it’s instant, the flavor will come out more
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
I think this is borderline nut butter porn. This combo sounds like I want it on everything including oatmeal and toast and a spoon. I’ve got to try making my own cashew butter!
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says
Obsessed with these photos. FOR REALZ. And obviously I’m crazy about cashew butter, and all nut butters. I think we’ve established this already. But I have NOT tried a pecan butter yet… I’ve got some pecans in my pantry I’ve got big plans for 😉 <3
GiGi Eats says
You need to bottle this up and sell it. I am DEAD SERIOUS!
Elaine @ FoodParsed says
Cashews are the best nut, and I’m always surprised by all the things you can do with cashew – vegan mac and cheese, vegan cream sauce, vegan ice cream, etc. This nut butter looks so delicious and creamy.
Sarah Grace says
cashew butter is my ALL TIME FAVORITE. And with this coffee loving girl, there couldn’t have been a better addition to it than this! And CONGRATS on your ebook!!
xo,
Sarah Grace
Rachel Brooke says
I’m so so happy to have found this blog! I just hit follow on Instagram too. ? May I ask what type of food processor you have? I’ve been using a vitamix to make nut butters and it’s been a huge headache and still doesn’t reach the consistency I’m after. I would love your recommendation!
The Blissful Balance says
Thank you so much, Rachel! I use a Cuisinart food processor. I actually have two – a mini one and a large, full-size, which is what I use for nut butter!