CREAMY MAPLE NUT BUTTER

This is not your usual bland nut butter recipe! It is full of flavor and completely sugar free and you can use this recipe as a guide to make any nut butter you desire. I hope this recipe inspires you to get creative and try something you've been craving!

Makes approx 14oz

INGREDIENTS:

4 oz raw macadamia nuts, walnuts, or cashews

2 cups pecan pieces, raw

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp maple extract (or vanilla)

1/3 cup coconut oil

Splash of Kentucky Bourbon, optional

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large skillet, add the raw nuts and lightly toast over medium heat, just until fragrant and slightly browned.

2. Add the nuts and remaining ingredients into a food processor.

3. Purée until smooth and creamy, or to your desired texture.

4. Scrape the nut butter into a jar and store at room temperature or in the refrigerator. If the oils separate as it sits on the shelf, simply stir to combine before using.