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    Homemade Gingerbread Almond Cashew Butter

    November 18, 2022 by Chrissy Carroll 16 Comments

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    Need a tasty treat this holiday season? Try homemade gingerbread almond cashew butter! This is incredibly simple to make for a perfect holiday treat! Gobble it up by the spoonful yourself, or make a few batches to gift to your favorite folks.

    Note: This post was first published in 2017 and has been updated in 2022.

    A small bowl of gingerbread nut butter with a spoon in it, next to some almonds and cashews.

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year – seriously!  I love Christmas time.  The lights, the tree, the treats… I can’t get enough of it. 

    A friend and I went out for drinks a few weeks ago and one of the first things he said was “I can’t believe you haven’t posted the Folgers Christmas commercial yet on Facebook!”  So, apparently the first thing that sticks out to friends is my sappy yearly holiday affection for this gem from the 80’s…

    Come on, you just have to love that commercial. 🙂

    Aside from watching cheesy Christmas commercials, this is also my favorite time of year for cooking – so I present to you one of my favorite holiday-time treats with this gingerbread almond cashew butter.

    Ingredients

    Here’s a photo of everything you’ll need to make this recipe, along with ingredient notes:

    Almonds, cashews, coconut oil, molasses, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice.
    • Cashews and almonds – You can use raw or roasted nuts for this recipe; I prefer roasted nuts as I find they have a better flavor and sometimes process quicker.
    • Coconut oil – Sometimes when you add sweeteners, it can cause the nut butter to seize up. Adding a little coconut oil helps it all come together and process better.
    • Molasses and maple syrup – The first for the classic gingerbread cookie-esque flavor, and the second to lightly sweeten.
    • Spices and seasonings – You’ll use cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg, and allspice. If you’re missing the nutmeg or allspice, just leave it out – it’ll still taste great.

    Instructions

    You’ll find the full recipe amounts and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of the page, but here’s a helpful overview with process photos.

    This is really easy to make, just a little tedious in that you have to give your food processor (or vitamix) enough time to get the right texture. I promise, it’ll happen!

    Start by adding your almonds and cashews to a small food processor bowl. Process those first for about 5 minutes, until you can get it super smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.

    You’ll notice that when you start, you’ll first get an almond meal looking texture, but then it eventually it’ll get smooth. To help give perspective, here’s what it looks like after 1 minute…

    Almonds and cashews after processing for one minute in a food processor.

    And after 3 minutes…

    Nut butter after processing for 3 minutes.

    And then after 5 minutes…

    Nut butter after processing for 5 minutes.

    Now that it’s a good texture, add the molasses, maple syrup, coconut oil, and all your spices. Process it again.

    It may seize up a little at first, but it’ll reach the right texture again after another 5 minutes or so. You’ll end up with a delicious spoonable texture like this:

    Gingerbread almond cashew butter in a food processor bowl.

    Recipe FAQ

    Here are some common questions that may come up as you prepare this recipe:

    How should you store homemade gingerbread nut butter?

    Store in the fridge. For best quality, enjoy within a week – though nut butter should last several weeks in the fridge.

    Can you freeze homemade nut butter?

    Yes. Feel free to freeze extra in small portions. These are great for stirring into hot oatmeal or nut-based sauces.

    A cup full of homemade gingerbread almond cashew butter next to nuts.

    Serving Suggestions

    Once you make this, you can eat it…

    • By the spoonful
    • On sliced apples (my personal favorite)
    • Blended into a smoothie
    • On a sandwich with strawberry chia jam
    • Use as a healthy topping on toast and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds

    As a runner, some of this gingerbread nut butter combined with an apple is pretty much the perfect snacking solution.  I’m getting carbs, protein, and healthy fats – in a way that totally satisfies my sweet tooth. 

    Sliced apple topped with homemade almond cashew butter.

    Seriously, you want this in your life – I promise.  Give it a whirl and let me know what you think! (If you do, feel free to leave a recipe rating or comment below.)

    A small bowl of creamy gingerbread almond cashew butter.

    Homemade Gingerbread Almond Cashew Butter

    Snacking in Sneakers
    Homemade gingerbread almond cashew butter is full of festive spices and flavor – perfect for eating on apples or by the spoonful.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 144 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup roasted cashews
    • 1 cup roasted almonds
    • ¾ tsp ground ginger
    • ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
    • ¼ tsp ground allspice
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
    • ½ tsp molasses
    • 2 tsp coconut oil

    Instructions
     

    • Add the almonds and cashews to a small food processor bowl.  Process for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the nut butter is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the food processor bowl as needed. 
    • Add the ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, molasses, maple syrup and coconut oil to the food processor bowl with the nut butter.  Process again for another 5 minutes, or until the nut butter is smooth and creamy and ready to eat!  

    Notes

    Notes: 
    • If the nut butter isn’t starting to become smooth again after a few minutes in step 2, add another teaspoon of coconut oil. The oil helps with this process, but you only want to add as little as you need to help move it along.
    • This makes around 12-14 tbsp of nut butter.
     
    Nutrition analysis (per serving, assumes 12 servings):
    144 calories, 12 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 82 mg sodium, 7.5 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4.5 g protein

    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcal
    Keyword gingerbread almond butter, gingerbread nut butter
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    Homemade gingerbread almond cashew butter in a small cup with a spoon.
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    Chrissy Carroll is a Registered Dietitian and USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She specializes in sharing nutrition and fitness tips, as well as recipes, for runners, triathletes, and active women.Chrissy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, a Masters Degree in Public Health, and is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.
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    Comments

    1. Laura

      December 11, 2017 at 12:51 pm

      Gingerbread nut butter is such a great idea! I haven’t thought about it!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 11, 2017 at 3:01 pm

        It’s SO good – definitely give it a whirl.

        Reply
    2. Abbey Sharp

      December 11, 2017 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      I am all about my almond butter, but the gingerbread touch totally upgrades the butter. Love it

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 11, 2017 at 3:02 pm

        I love plain homemade nut butters, but the holiday spices and smidge of sweetener here just take it to the next level.

        Reply
    3. Deborah @ Confessions of mother runner

      December 11, 2017 at 3:05 pm

      I love gingerbread flavors what a fun snack!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2017 at 4:58 pm

        Me too! It’s so fun to see all the gingerbread treats this time of year.

        Reply
    4. Rachel

      December 11, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      Mmm this sounds delicious!!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2017 at 4:58 pm

        Thanks Rachel!

        Reply
    5. Kelly

      December 11, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      Love the combo of flavors. Yum!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2017 at 4:58 pm

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    6. Emily

      December 11, 2017 at 6:54 pm

      This sounds like the whole jar would be gone in a day haha! Looks sooo good

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2017 at 4:58 pm

        Bahaha that is a definite issue with making a batch of this – it’s all I want to eat, lol.

        Reply
    7. dixya @food, pleasure, and health

      December 12, 2017 at 11:10 am

      i need to get some molasses ASAP.

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2017 at 4:57 pm

        Doooo it. 😉 You won’t regret it!

        Reply
    8. Annmarie

      December 13, 2017 at 9:25 am

      Oh yes – this looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 13, 2017 at 4:57 pm

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply

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