Walnut Butter (Quick, Easy 2-Ingredient Recipe) - Heavenly Home Cooking (2024)

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What is walnut butter made of? ›

Add toasted walnuts to a food processor and blend until smooth and runny. It will clump together at first but should turn smooth within a few minutes. Keep blending until the walnut butter is thin and drippy, not like a thick peanut butter. Transfer to a jar and let the walnut butter cool, then store in the fridge.

It'll keep for between three and six months in the fridge, plus you won't get the oil separation inside the jar that can happen when you store it at room temperature.

"Of all the nut butters, walnut butter has the most omega-3 fatty acids," Andrea says. The healthful fat ratio helps lower LDL cholesterol, increase HDL cholesterol, and reduce inflammation. The hitch: Walnut butter is lower in protein and fiber than other nut butters.

Yes, walnuts are naturally more bitter than other nuts, so yes, this walnut butter will be a little bitter on its own. You can use it as-is for adding to recipes, or add sweetener/additional ingredients listed in the recipe below.

A commercial nut butter, once opened, will keep in your pantry for two to three months, according to the USDA, and most big brands encourage room-temperature storage. Plus, it stays spreadable that way. But it'll last at least twice as long if kept in the fridge, writes Dana Gunders in The Waste-Free Kitchen Handbook.

How Long Does Walnut Butter Last? According to the USDA, commercial walnut butter will last two to three months in your pantry after opening. In the fridge, that can be stretched to around six months.

Spread: Use it as a spread on toast, bagels, or crackers, just like peanut butter or almond butter. Smoothies: Add a spoonful of walnut butter to your smoothies for extra creaminess and a boost of healthy fats and protein.

Do you have to refrigerate nut butters after opening? Storing our butters in the fridge will prolong their quality, but it makes them hard to spread. Unrefrigerated, they will harden over time due to the naturally occurring oil. We suggest storing in a cool dark place for easiest use.

Do I really need to refrigerate MaraNatha nut butters? It's generally best to refrigerate our nut butters. Because they do not contain any artificial preservatives or stabilizers, they can become rancid if left out of refrigeration for an extended period of time and/or exposed to warm temperatures.

Is it OK to eat nut butter every day? ›

Yes, it's OK to eat peanut butter every day (in moderation), says Largeman-Roth. That means sticking to the recommended serving size of two tablespoons, or close to that amount.

Macadamia butter also helps to reduce cholesterol and support heart health, she added. It does contain the highest amount of calories and fat per serving of all nut butter and typically costs more, Childress said.

It's best to consume homemade nut butter within 1 to 2 weeks if stored in the refrigerator. For longer storage, consider freezing in smaller portions and thawing as needed. Natural nut butters made with just nuts and possibly a little salt have a shorter shelf life due to the absence of preservatives.

If they taste bitter and have an unpleasant aroma, fishy or like paint thinner, they're rancid and should be discarded. If the nuts have darkened or shrivelled, don't expect them to taste good.

Exposure to warm temperatures for long periods of time will cause the fat in walnuts to change and turn rancid. You can tell walnuts are turning old if they are rubbery or shriveled. They have turned rancid if they have a strange odor similar to paint thinner. Throw away rancid walnuts!

Walnut butter on its own is very nutty, but you can add a pinch of salt, coconut sugar or cocoa powder for flavor variations. It would even be delicious adding pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon. It is delicious on toast, bagels or even try swapping with almond butter in baking.

Walnut butter is chock-full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are super important towards healthy brain and heart function. Plus, they're great for reducing overall inflammation in your body. On the other hand, almond butter is a great source of protein, vitamin E, and fiber… It's hard to go wrong with either one here.

Serving Size: 2 Tbsp [32g].

Amount Per Serving: Calories 220, Total Fat 21g [27% DV], Sat. Fat 1.5g [8% DV], Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg [0% DV], Sodium 0mg [0% DV], Total Carb. 5g [2% DV], Fiber 2g [7% DV], Total Sugars 1g [Inc.

Walnut butter: Of all the nut butters on the shelf, walnut butter contains the highest level of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. The healthful nutrient profile can help keep cholesterol levels in check and reduce inflammation. The trade-off: at 5 grams, walnut butter is lower in protein than most other nut butters.