Bean Nut Butter
Discover the creamy, protein-packed delight of Bean Nut Butter—a surprisingly delicious twist on traditional spreads. This innovative recipe blends nutrient-rich white beans with roasted unsalted nuts of your choice, creating a smooth, versatile spread that’s perfect for sweet or savory pairings. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and flavored with a hint of vanilla, this spread is not only easy to make in under 10 minutes but also a wholesome alternative to store-bought nut butters. Customize its texture by adjusting the water and enjoy it as a spread for toast, a dip for fresh fruit, or even a topping for oatmeal and smoothies. Packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and healthy fats, Bean Nut Butter is a must-try for anyone looking to boost their snacking game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup White beans (cooked, drained, and rinsed)
- 1 cup Roasted unsalted nuts (almonds, cashews, or peanuts)
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Neutral oil (e.g., grapeseed, avocado, or sunflower oil)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (optional for added flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Water (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
1. Prepare your ingredients by rinsing and draining the cooked white beans thoroughly. Set them aside.
2. In a high-speed blender or food processor, add the roasted unsalted nuts and pulse until they are broken down into a coarse meal.
3. Add the rinsed white beans to the blender/food processor along with the maple syrup, neutral oil, salt, and vanilla extract (if using).
4. Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
5. If the mixture is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until the desired spreadable consistency is achieved.
6. Taste the bean nut butter and adjust sweetness or salt to your liking by adding more maple syrup or salt, if needed.
7. Transfer the finished bean nut butter to an airtight jar or container and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
8. Enjoy as a spread for toast, a dip for fruits, or a topping for oatmeal and smoothies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.8 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 597 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 45.0 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1772 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
