If your anything like me, walnuts haven’t rated too highly on my ‘nut list’ either. But did you know that walnuts have the highest amount of omega 3- fatty acid of any nut? In other words it’s the all round hair, skin and nail food. Now does it sound a bit more appealing? Ok well I tried.
I still believe the walnut has the right to be released from the prison of banana breads and festive nut trail mixes; it has a hugely bold even bitter flavour, I agree, but when combined with sweet cinnamon and nutmeg, it seems to mellow down to a smooth pecan like taste. I say make the most of that trail mix and create the most irresistible butter you would have ever tasted. I’ve been enjoying it all week and feeling good!
This recipe can keep for up to 2 weeks if stored in an air tight glass jar in the fridge. This recipe makes just over a cup of walnut butter. Enjoy!
Ingredients 3 cups of raw walnuts Method Pre-heat the oven to Gas Mark 4 (350F). Place the walnuts on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes. Watch them carefully as you don’t want them to go brown. Set aside to cool. In a food processor, place the other ingredients and add the walnuts. Blend on a high speed until you have the consistency you want: crunchy or smooth butter. Taste the mixture and add more syrup or spice if desired. Serve with warm toast or bagels. Nutritional value of Spiced Walnut Butter. *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.Spiced Walnut Butter
pinch of salt
40 mls Maple Syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
2-3 tsp liquid coconut oil
Spiced Walnut Butter(2 tbsp)
Calories(Calories from fat)
258
Sodium
2 g
Total Fat
19 g
Potassium
42.8 mg
Saturated Fat
2 g
Total Carbs
17.4 g
Polyunsaturated
2 g
Dietary Fibre
3.2 g
Monounsaturated
3 g
Sugars
11.9 g
Protein
5 g
Zinc
5.5%
Calcium
4.8%
Manganese
33%
Iron 5%
9.3%
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