Are you ready for the recipe of your new favorite nutbutter? Not kidding….this stuff will knock your socks off! With the first taste of the sweet cinnamon flavor; you’ll know exactly why this nutbutter is called Snickerdoodle Cashew Butter.
For those of you that don’t have the patience to make peanut or almond butter, cashew butter is for you. The cashews process much faster than other nuts I’ve tried. It only took me about 10 minutes from start to finish. If you would like a more detailed tutorial of how to make nutbutter, you can view my Coconut Almond Butter post. If peanut butter is your thing, you might want to check out how to make the best peanut butter…EVER!
Snickerdoodle Cashew Butter
Ingredients:
2 cups cashews (I used raw & unsalted.) If you want crunchy cashew butter, you’ll need about 1/2 cup more of cashews.
1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp maple syrup
couple of pinches of salt
Instructions:
1. Process cashews in a food processor on high for about 1 minute and then add the oil.
2. Continue to process cashews for another minute and add cinnamon, salt and maple syrup.
3. Process until you get nutbutter to desired consistency. You may think, there is no way the nutbutter will get smooth, but just keep processing and I promise it will smooth out. The nutbutter may roll up in a ball, but don’t worry just keep on processing it.
4. Once nutbutter is of desired consistency (for a super smooth consistency, process longer) for crunchy cashew butter, add 1/2 cup of cashews and pulse a few times.
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After you have your cashew butter made, don’t eat it all in one sitting. Save a little for Snickerdoodle Oats!
I got the idea for these Snickerdoodle Oats from Katie’s Snickerdoodle Oatmeal and I used her voluminous oat trick. The voluminous oat trick involves adding extra liquid to the oats before cooking. It worked really well. I followed Katie’s recipe and used all water, but next time I will try using 1/2 water with 1/2 almond milk to add a bit more thickness. I followed Katie’s recipe really closely, but here’s my version…..
Snickerdoodle Oats {made voluminous}
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1-and-a-1/2 cups liquid for soaking oats (I used water, but will use a combo of milk and water next time I try this recipe.)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Splash of unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
Sweetener to taste (I use 1 to 2 packets of stevia.) (optional)
fruit (optional)
Snickerdoodle Cashew Butter (optional, but really a MUST)
Instructions:
1. Combine your oats and liquid in a microwavable bowl. Microwave oats (or cook over the stove-top) for about 3-4 hours and before all of the liquid has been absorbed. Watch your oats closely in the last minute of cooking….they easily over flow. You might have to stop and start your microwave a few times.
2. Allow oats and liquid to sit in the refrigerator (uncovered) for at least 3 hours before you’re ready to eat. I mixed mine the night before and stored in the refrigerator until the next morning.
3. Take oats out of the fridge about 10 minutes before you’re ready to eat, to take the chill off. If you prefer, heat in the microwave for about 1 minute.
4. Add all the yummies….cinnamon, salt, vanilla, almond milk, sweetner, fruit, and snickerdoodle cashew butter.
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If you’re now in the mood for actual snickerdoodles, check out my two snickerdoodle recipes.
Best ever Snickerdoodles and Snickerdoodles {healthified}
Something to think about……
Have you ever tried cashew butter?
Have you ever made your own nutbutter?
What’s your go-to nutbutter?
Have a fantabulous Thursday and join me back here on Friday for Link Love! I’m really excited about the links that I have from this week, to share with you. They’re good….don’t miss them!!
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This recipe sounds amazing! I’ve been waiting for this ever since you hinted at it and it sounds great! Can’t wait to try it out!
Danielle @ clean food creative fitness Craving.
I really want to try it with your banana cashew butter brownies!!
Anything snickerdoodle has GOT to be wonderful! Love the oats idea. and I have to make some almond butter this weekend so I’ll have try this flavoring for a new twist.
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance Quick Bison Pumpkin Chili
I agree with you on that!!
Ahh, I have been so excited for you to post this recipe! And now I know why…it looks and sounds delicious
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I generally stick with peanut butter and almond butter and have actually never tried cashew butter, but this certainly sounds like the perfect way to try it. Thank you so much for sharing
. Now I have several homemade nut butters that I need to make!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl WIAW: January 30, 2013
I had only had cashew butter once before and it was store bought….this was SO much better. Once you start making your own nutbutter, you won’t want to stop!
Oh yumm!! That recipe looks so delicious and I totally love the Snickerdoodle Oats as well! I never made my own nutbutter I surely want to try. I am still with the good old natural Almond Butter, but I definitely want to try a cashew one!
Lucie Thankful Thursday #13
I kept telling myself that I needed to try making my own and now I can’t stop thinking up different combos! Almond butter is my go-to nutbutter too.
Oh wow that looks delicious – i still need to get round to making some of my own nut butter; it looks so much fun!
I adore cashew butter..its so creamy! I havent had any in ages though!
Lift, Sleep, Eat My First Post…WIAW!
I finally broke down and made some recently and now I can’t stop trying different combos!
OMG-This looks amazing!
Thanks, Debbie!
This looks SO good!
Shannon (Healthiful Balance) Health Facts, Food & Giveaway {WIAW}
Thanks!!
I fell in love with snickerdoodles over the holidays, so both of these recipes look amaaaazing. I tend to stick to almond butter when it comes to nut butters, though, mostly because the other ones tend to give me a slight allergic reaction. But at least I still have my AB!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. . thinking out loud #17 .
YUM. Omg I love homemade nut butters so much. Never tried cashew though (well homemade. I’ve tried store bought).
Totally worth it!
I’m so excited about this! Thanks for sharing– little nervous that I’ll eat the whole jar! Looks so amazing– can’t wait to try it on my overnight oats!
Laura@ Fit Running Mama Pro Compression Sock Review and Giveaway
Be very nervous!!
I know if I make this, I will be eating the batter right out of the food processor. Looks delicious.
I did that very same thing!
Looks easy and sounds tasty. I need to get around to making one of my own nut butters one of these days.
Carrie @ Season It Already! Foodie Penpals Encore {A Guest Post}
Yes, you definitely do!!
Can’t wait to make this!
I think you’ll love it! Let me know!
Those recipes look soo tasty! I love snickerdoodle cookies and this looks like the equivalent of that plus in a form that can be enjoyed much more often!
Elise feeling good is…well, good!