Cashew Butter
Author: Recipes_se
Taste good, but be careful of the fats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salad Dressings, Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 184.62 kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups cashews toasted
- 1/2 tsp agave optional
- 1/4 tsp salt optional
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Place the cashews, sugar, and salt into the food processor. Blend on high until a paste is formed.
- Reduce the speed and slowly add the vegetable oil until the consistency is smooth. Be sure to use a spatula to scrape the sides for a even consistency.
My Notes
Nutrition with Essential Amino Acids
Nutrition Facts
Cashew Butter
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184.62
Calories from Fat 146
% Daily Value*
Fat 16.23g25%
Saturated Fat 2.7g17%
Sodium 76.75mg3%
Potassium 165.01mg5%
Carbohydrates 7.87g3%
Fiber 0.82g3%
Sugar 1.76g2%
Protein 4.55g9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg7%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg1%
Vitamin B3 0.27mg1%
Vitamin B5 0.22mg2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg5%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Vitamin E 0.22mg1%
Vitamin K 8.52µg8%
Calcium 9.25mg1%
Copper 0.55mg28%
Folate 6.25µg2%
Iron 1.67mg9%
Manganese 0.42mg21%
Magnesium 73mg18%
Phosphorus 148.25mg15%
Selenium 4.98µg7%
Zinc 1.45mg10%
Ess-Arginine 530.75mg
Ess-Histidine 114mg
Ess-Isoleucine 197.25mg
Ess-Leucine 368mg
Ess-Lysine 232mg
Ess-Methionine 90.5mg
Ess-Phenylalanine 237.75mg
Ess-Threonine 172mg
Ess-Tryptophan 71.75mg
Ess-Valine 273.5mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Some amino acids levels are estimated, some product manufacturers do not supply amino acid values. The value source usda.gov.