I can't believe I'd never done this before! I don't think I'll ever buy nut butter again. This stuff is so delicious, and so ridiculously easy, there's no need to buy it ready made. Here's how I did it:
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups of raw nuts
4 dates
1 teaspoon coconut oil
pinch of sea salt
Method
Blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth, like nut butter! You'll have to stop and scrape the sides down several times.
I used 1/2 cup each of pecans, almonds and walnuts. Use whatever nuts you like! But I'd always stick with raw, unsalted ones. The dates add a touch of sweetness, but you can add honey or maple syrup instead, or leave it out completely. Also try adding cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, cocoa, or any other seasonings you like! Since I have been loving my Buff Bake nut butters with added protein, I'm going to try tossing in some protein powder to my next batch.
Once you're done, store it in a jar in the fridge.
PS- I bought my raw nuts from the bulk bins at Brookshires.