Oilseeds pastes are my biggest addiction. Cashew nuts are among the ingredients I use the most in my daily life, they have the power to leave creamier recipes and can often serve as a substitute for dairy products. Therefore, it is often present in my programs of Nutritional follow-up and health coach.
This recipe is wonderful when you beat that sweet desire, even without taking any kind of sugar! I only used cinnamon to sweeten it. By the way, did you know that cinnamon helps Stabilize blood sugar levels And does it also have a thermogenic effect? Therefore, it can help a lot in the desire for sweets and increase the metabolism. Of course, it doesn’t work miracles alone and should be associated with a balanced diet and regular physical activities.
Cashew nuts are super versatile in the kitchen and, like most nuts, they can bring numerous health benefits as they are loaded with healthy fats, fibers and vegetable proteins. They are also a source of minerals such as zinc, selenium and manganese, all important for the immune system and health in general.
You will need a food processor, before anything else. There are people who use a blender, but I’ve never tested it. Food processor is very cool to have at home and make sweets, purees, cauliflower rice, etc. I have a small one, but if you want to see my list of utensils to have in the kitchen, see here! If you don’t cook a lot at home and want to start cooking more, this list of mine can be very useful.
Where to Use | The cashew nut paste can be included in pancakes, puree in the spoon when you beat the sweet tooth, in smoothies, toast, with fruit, and so on!
Extra tip| Buy broken chestnuts, they are usually much cheaper than the whole chestnut. A patient of São Paulo told her in the cereal zone and found the chestnuts in pieces for a much better price! Here’s the tip!
The Secret | patience. You will start beating the chestnuts in the processor and it will become a \”farofa\”, then a half-hard paste, until, finally, a creamy paste.
More recipes with cashew nuts? vegan cheese and Cauliflower and cashew nut soup curry
recipe:
Ingredientes:
- 3 cups of cashew nuts
- 1 col. of cinnamon powder soup (use Ceylon)
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (optional)
Directions
- Place the chestnuts in a food processor with cinnamon powder. Turn on the processor and let it beat for a few minutes.
- Turn off the processor and pass a spatula to remove the leftover chestnuts on the sides. Repeat this process a few times until you reach a very creamy consistency. Coconut oil can be included in one of your breaks.
- Transfer your cashew nut paste to a closed container! No need to refrigerate!
Cinnamon Cashew Butter
This recipe is so simple, yet so delicious and perfect for a sweet treat! The ingredients are raw cashews, Ceylon Cinnamon, and Coconut Oil. It can be perfect to add on top of your fruits, toasts, yogurts, waffles, or simply as a plain snack using a spoon.
You also have your favorite store-bought cashew or peanut butter (Mine is from trader joes), but it is so cool to get different ingredients! This time I wanted to make something Sweeter, but without having to add any type of sugar! and it turned out pretty yummy and satisfying!
you will need a food processor or a high speed blender (if you would like to check out my basic kitchen tools, click here). The Secret for this Recipe is also Patience! It takes a while so the cashews will transform into a creamy butter, so be patient and give your food processor a few pauses, turning it off and scrap the sides with a spatula.
Recipe:
ingredients:
3 RAW CASHEW CUPS
1 tbsp Cinnamon Powder Soup (I use Ceylon)
1 TBSP Melted Coconut Oil (Optional)
instructions
- Place the nuts in a food processor with the cinnamon powder and turn it on for a few minutes.
- Turn off the processor and scrap the sides of the bowl.
- repeat this process a few times until you get a very creamy consistency. Coconut Oil can be included in one of the pauses.
- Transfer Your Cashew Butter to An Air Tight Food Container. Refrigerate is optional, but it will make the butter less creamy.