You know the can of mixed nuts that surfaces at Christmas gatherings after you’ve stuffed yourself with turkey? The entire family can be feeling sick because they’re so full, but the chocolates, caramel corn, and mixed nuts still have to come out, right?
Well, this nut butter tastes EXACTLY like those mixed nuts! It’s like Christmas ALL YEAR LONG!
Why It’s A Smart Choice
I keep a large stock of various kinds of nuts in my kitchen. They’re all so delicious and have different nutritional profiles, so I don’t want to just stick with the same old nut. I’m already committed to one for life anyways.
So, when I make nut butter, I’m faced with the problem of committing to one other nut for a little while. To fix that problem I just threw them all in together! My indecisiveness resulted in amazingness. This just might be the best nut butter you’ll ever taste.
Here are the nuts I used:
Almonds: This nut takes the number one place as being the most concentrated source of many key nutrients: calcium, magnesium, Vitamin E, protein, and fibre.
Cashews: This creamy nut is a zinc superstar! Additionally, it has the least amount of fat and calories.
Hazelnuts: These round little nuggets are the best nut source for iron and are a rich source of heart healthy mono-unsaturead fats, Vitamin E, and folate.
Pecans: Admittedly, pecans don’t take first place in any of the key nutrients but they’re delicious and there truly aren’t any bad nuts. They are still considered a good source for many nutrients such as potassium and zinc.
Nutrition per Ounce:
| Calcium (mg) | Iron (mg) | Magnesium (mg) | Potassium(mg) | Zinc (mg) | Vit E | Fat (g) | Protein (g) | Fibre (g) | |
| Almond | 76 | 1.06 | 79 | 202 | 0.94 | 6.78 | 14.9 | 5.96 | 3.1 |
| Cashew | 13 | 1.7 | 74 | 160 | 1.59 | 0.26 | 13 | 4.34 | 0.9 |
| Hazel | 35 | 1.24 | 49 | 214 | 0.71 | 4.33 | 17.7 | 4.26 | 2.7 |
| Pecan | 20 | 0.79 | 37 | 120 | 1.44 | 0.37 | 21 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
If you give this recipe a go, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, or snap a photo and tag it with #smartnutritionrecipes on Instagram! I’d love to see your creations! Knowing someone has enjoyed one of my recipes always makes my day brighter.
Mixed Party Nuts Nut Butter
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pecans unsalted
- 3/4 cup whole almonds unsalted
- 3/4 cup hazelnuts unsalted
- 3/4 cup cashews unsalted
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Over medium low heat, saute the nuts in a frying pan until they are a golden brown. Stir frequently to avoid burning them.
- Allow to cool slightly. Then place the nuts, oil, and salt in a high powered blender or food processor. Process according to your machine's instructions for making peanut butter. Avoid over heating your machine!
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How long will this keep in the fridge?
Several weeks!
Mixed Nut Butter! Naturally, yet another genius idea on Smart Nutrition. Thanks for the top-notch blogging, your posts are always a delight to read!
Oh wow, I have tears in my eyes! Thank you for the kind comment 🙂
Oh yummm. All nut butters have a place in my heart, so this sounds delicious!
xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.
It’s so fun to try new nut butters, isn’t it?