Makes approximately 11/2 cups of nut butter

• 3 cups of your favorite nuts, raw
• Optional add-ins
  – salt (~1/2 tsp per 3 cups nuts)
  – flax, chia, and/or hemp seeds
  – chocolate
  – vanilla extract (to taste)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Spread raw nuts out on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for until golden brown (about 8–12 mins). For nuts with skins, remove skins after roasting.

3. Add roasted nuts to a food processor or blender and blend until very smooth and creamy.

4. Once creamy, add in any optional ingredients.

5. Place nut butter in a clean glass jar with lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. 

 (per tablespoon, no salt added)

Calories: 104; Carbohydrates: 3.8g; Protein: 3.8g; Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 0.7g; Trans Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Fiber: 2.2g; Sugar: 0.8g