Make Nut Butter
Here is a basic recipe for making spreadable butter out of most any nut or seed. Does your preschooler have a favorite nut or seed? Start with that one and introduce a whole new way to enjoy it! Start with raw nuts or seeds from the produce section or bulk section of your grocery store. Then, transform them into a creamy spread and serve with bread, crackers, fruits and vegetables.
Basic Recipe for Nut or Seed Butters
1 cup nuts or seeds
1 Tbsp olive oil or other vegetable oil, more if needed
1 tsp sugar or honey (optional)
salt to taste, about 1/8 tsp – 1/4 tsp
Place the nuts or seeds in a food processor and blend to chop into smaller pieces. Add the sugar/honey, salt and 1 Tbsp olive oil and continue to pulse or blend until the a smooth paste is formed. If needed, add additional oil, 1 teaspoon at a time, for the paste to form.
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