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    Home » Recipes » Sauces and Dips

    The Best Homemade Macadamia Nut Butter

    Modified: Aug 24, 2024 • Published: Sep 16, 2021 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • Leave a Comment

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    This is the best macadamia nut butter recipe! It has such a rich flavour and is so easy to make. Made with just 4 ingredients including macadamia nuts, salt, maple syrup, and oil, this homemade macadamia nut butter has the best flavour and perfect amount of sweetness.

    A jar of macadamia nut butter with a spoon in it.
    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this recipe:
    • Ingredients and substitutions:
    • How to make (step-by-step):
    • Top tips:
    • Recipe variations and add ins:
    • How to use:
    • How to store:
    • Frequently asked questions:
    • Other recipes you will love:
    • Recipe

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • The taste and texture! This macadamia butter is so thick and creamy with the best flavour this is rich and buttery and just a little sweet.
    • It's so easy to make and is ready in just 20 minutes plus this recipe only requires 4 ingredients.
    • It's cheaper to make your own macadamia nut butter rather than buying it at the store so this recipe is a great way to save money on groceries.
    • This macadamia nut butter is paleo, vegan, low in sugar, plant based, and can easily be made Whole30 compliant. It's also made with no crop oils or vegetable oils.
    • You can use this nut butter in so many ways. It's also safe for those with peanut allergies.

    If you love nut butters you will also love easy cashew and coconut butter.

    Ingredients and substitutions:

    • Raw macadamia nuts - I recommend using raw, unsalted macadamia nuts to make this homemade nut butter rather than roasted or salted macadamia nuts.
    • Avocado oil - I use avocado oil because its neutral flavour won't take away from the rich taste of the macadamia nuts. However you can use any neutral oil you like.
    • Maple syrup - One of my favourite natural sweeteners maple syrup is used to give this nut butter a hint of sweetness while keeping it refined sugar free.
    • Sea salt - to help give this butter a hint of saltiness which contrasts really well with the sweetness from the maple syrup.

    How to make (step-by-step):

    Step one:

    First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Step two:

    Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the raw nuts out evenly on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake the nuts for 10-12 minutes, until they are roasted and golden brown. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the nuts to cool.

    A baking sheet with raw macadamia nuts on it.

    Step three:

    Then transfer the roasted macadamia nuts to your food processor and add the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth, scrapping down the sides of the food processor intermittently as needed. Note that I have not tried making this nut butter in a high-speed blender and am not sure if it would work out.

    Roasted macadamia nuts in a food processor.

    Top tips:

    • I have not tried making this nut butter in a blender and am not sure it would work. I recommend using a food processor for best results.

    Recipe variations and add ins:

    • To make this macadamia spread sugar free or Whole30 compliant: omit the maple syrup.
    • Instead of avocado oil you could use another neutral tasting oil such as MCT oil or even macadamia oil. 
    • Feel free to add other spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg to give it a different flavour. You could also add a splash of vanilla extract!
    • Instead of roasting the macadamia nuts you could skip that step and use raw macadamia nuts to make raw macadamia nut butter. Just be aware this will change the taste of the butter (it won't have as rich a flavour).
    • Instead of maple syrup, you could use raw honey (just not if you are vegan) to sweeten this nut butter.
    • To make this into organic macadamia nut butter, use organic macadamia nuts. 

    How to use:

    You can use this creamy macadamia nut butter the same way you would use peanut butter or any other nut butter or seed butters. Some of my favourite ways to serve it include: 

    • Making macadamia nut butter cookies
    • Using it to top toast, oat flour pancakes, grain free waffles or crepes 
    • Adding it to oatmeal or overnight oats and protein powder
    • Eating it with fresh fruit such as apples
    • Using it to make dairy free cream sauces
    • Using it to make creamy salad dressings or marinades 
    • To eat straight off the spoon
    • You can use it as a homemade gift

    How to store:

    Store this nut butter in an airtight jar or airtight container at room temperature for up to 30 days. To make it last even longer store it in the fridge for up to 6 months.

    Pro tip: the best way to store nut butter is to store the jar upside down to help prevent oil separation. 

    A jar of macadamia butter with two macadamia nuts on top.

    Frequently asked questions:

    Is macadamia butter good for you?

    Macadamia nut butter is a good source of fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and is low in sugar. Macadamia nuts are particularly high in monounsaturated fats and have been shown to help with weight loss, metabolic syndrome, heart disease and to improve gut health. 

    Can I use pre-roasted macadamia nuts?

    I don't recommend using pre-roasted macadamia nuts as roasting the nuts yourself adds an extra depth of flavour, plus you get to choose the oil you use.  

    What can I use instead of maple syrup?

    You could use a variety of other sweeteners. Some of my other favourite sweeteners are honey, date syrup, and molasses. You could also omit sweetener completely.

    Other recipes you will love:

    • Creamy Pumpkin Seed Butter
    • Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
    • Homemade Walnut Dressing
    • Coconut Whipped Cream
    • Healthy Cranberry Sauce

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    Recipe

    A jar of macadamia nut butter with a spoon in it.

    Macadamia Nut Butter

    Macadamia nut butter is so easy to make and has such a rich flavour! It's such a fun alternative to peanut butter.
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    Course: condiment, spread
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 19 minutes minutes
    Servings: 64
    Calories: 61kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    • 500 grams raw macadamia nuts (4 cups)
    • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350F.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the macadamia nuts out evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until roasted. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the nuts to cool.
    • Transfer the roasted macadamia nuts to your food processor and add the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth, scrapping down the sides of the food processor intermittently as needed.

    Notes

    1. It took about 7-8 minutes of blending to get smooth macadamia butter using the food processor that I have.
    2. You can easily omit the maple syrup if you are avoiding sugars. 
    3. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the ingredients you use. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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