Homemade Nut Spreads Recipes Elevate Sandwiches and Sauces
This article presents detailed recipes for making various homemade nut spreads, including peanut butter, cashew spread with turmeric and chili, pistachio or almond spread with cumin and garlic, and a homemade Nutella alternative. Each recipe outlines the necessary ingredients, preparation steps, and tips for achieving the desired texture and flavor.
The peanut butter recipe calls for 1.5 cups of natural, skinless peanuts, water, coarse salt, maple syrup or silan, and olive oil. The peanuts are roasted until fragrant, then ground with the other ingredients in a food processor until smooth, adding water gradually to reach a creamy consistency.
The cashew spread includes natural cashews, water, coarse salt, maple syrup or silan, olive oil, black pepper, turmeric, and crushed chili. After roasting, the cashews are soaked briefly in water before being blended with the spices and other ingredients to create a smooth paste. Adjustments can be made for thickness depending on use.
For the pistachio or almond spread, the recipe uses natural pistachios or peeled almonds, water, salt, cumin, garlic powder, maple syrup or silan, lemon juice, raw tahini, and olive oil. The nuts are roasted and ground first dry, then blended with liquids to form a spread reminiscent of homemade tahini with a cumin aroma.
The homemade Nutella recipe features natural hazelnuts, quality cocoa powder, powdered sugar, maple syrup or silan, vanilla extract, water, oil, and cream or a vegan alternative like coconut cream. Roasted hazelnuts are ground with sweeteners and liquids until creamy and smooth, offering a less sweet and richly textured alternative to store-bought versions.
All spreads require roasting nuts at 180 degrees Celsius for 5-10 minutes until fragrant, careful not to burn them. The article emphasizes the versatility of these spreads as sandwich fillings, salad dressings, or dips, encouraging readers to experiment with textures and flavors. The recipes were first published on August 5, 2026.
