Thread: Making my own Peanut, Almond & Walnut butter!!!

I use to get natural peanut butter and you would grind it yourself. The machine was there and full of peanuts. All you did was pull the lever and hold a container under it. I think the nuts have enough oil in them, you don't need anything. Not sure a blender will work though?

im not sure about the u.s but some of the newer safeway stores in canada have a special "nut" section where you can get all kinds of crazy exotic nuts and make ur own "nut" butter right in the store.

wow please dont read between the lines on that one, its a legit post haha even though its homo-erotic inuendo paradise

why dont you purchase nut machine grinder and get fresh almonds?

i make my own nut butters as well. the peanuts (dry roasted) are blended at high speed until it becomes smooth by itself!! i also add flaxseed for more fibre and crunch and maybe whey protein powder to increase the protein!! no need to add any oils. good luck

Originally Posted by jessicaghi

i make my own nut butters as well. the peanuts (dry roasted) are blended at high speed until it becomes smooth by itself!! i also add flaxseed for more fibre and crunch and maybe whey protein powder to increase the protein!! no need to add any oils. good luck

What kind of protein powder do you use and does it blend well with the nuts?

Originally Posted by margo

What kind of protein powder do you use and does it blend well with the nuts?

I use Optimum vanilla whey powder it does blend well. it is important not to add a lot since it might leave the mixture a bit crumbly. eg 60g of whey with 400g nuts is fine. I hope it helps.!!

i don't think the oils of the nuts and such would bond to the olive oil. It'd just look murky...I'm guessing anyway

Originally Posted by jessicaghi

I use Optimum vanilla whey powder it does blend well. it is important not to add a lot since it might leave the mixture a bit crumbly. eg 60g of whey with 400g nuts is fine. I hope it helps.!!

So do you eat the PB-Whey combo plain or with something?

When i have the pb usually I have it plain.

Here is a recipe I have tried with walnuts.

1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts*
1 Tbsp olive oil or as needed*
1 tsp raw honey or maple syrup*
pinch of salt*

To toast the walnuts, spread on a baking sheet and heat in a 200 degree oven for 5 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned.

In a small food processor, place the walnuts and start the machine. In a slow and steady drizzle, pour in the olive oil. If after 1 tablespoon it isn't coming together, pour in 1 teaspoon at a time until it does. Stop the machine often to scrape down the sides. When it forms "butter", add the salt and sweetener then stop the machine.

Hope this helps.