Homemade Cinnamon Roll Cashew Butter Recipe
This Homemade Cinnamon Roll Cashew Butter is a creamy, sweet, and gooey nut butter that tastes just like a cinnamon roll. Combining roasted cashews with warm spices, sweeteners, and vanilla, this vegan-friendly cashew butter is perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. It offers a deliciously smooth texture and rich flavor that can be spread on toast, swirled into oatmeal, or enjoyed by the spoonful.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Cashew Butter Base
- 3 cups unsalted raw cashews
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp butter extract or 1 tbsp melted grass-fed butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Roast the Cashews: Spread the raw unsalted cashews evenly on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 8-10 minutes. Stir the cashews halfway through the roasting time to ensure even browning. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes.
- Process Cashews: Transfer the cooled cashews to a food processor. Blend continuously, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. This process will take about 10-12 minutes. Initially, the cashews will become crumbly like almond flour, then gradually they will stick together and transform into a smooth and creamy texture.
- Prepare Sweetener Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the coconut oil and maple syrup. Warm in the microwave until the coconut oil is fully melted, then stir to combine.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavorings: While the food processor is running and the cashew butter is smooth, slowly pour in the melted coconut oil and maple syrup mixture. Blend well to incorporate. Then add the coconut sugar, cinnamon, butter extract (or melted grass-fed butter), vanilla extract, and salt. Process again until all ingredients are well combined and the butter has a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Store the Cashew Butter: Spoon the finished cinnamon roll cashew butter into glass storage jars. Seal and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy it as a spread or dip for a delicious vegan treat.
Notes
- Roasting the cashews enhances their flavor and helps achieve a creamy texture when blended.
- Be patient during the blending process; it takes time for the nuts to release their oils and turn into smooth butter.
- You can substitute butter extract with melted grass-fed butter for a richer flavor, but using the butter extract keeps this recipe vegan.
- Store in airtight glass containers in the fridge to maintain freshness.
- This cashew butter is delicious spread on toast, stirred into oatmeal, or used as a topping for desserts.
