Mixed Nut And Chia Butter
April 14, 2011 § 48 Comments
As if I don’t already have enough jars of nut butter. 
Today I was stuck at home all day. After battling a cold for an entire week, a harsh round of Track intervals reared its ugly side yesterday and left me feeling terrible. Thus the reason why I was stuck at home today.
After a few hours of blog reading and setting up my Bites Of Life page in the morning, I finally decided to be somewhat productive and try to clean my room. That lasted for about 5 minutes. Let’s just say my room isn’t the most organized. Instead, I ventured into the kitchen, plugged in my food processor, and began making nut butter.
Inspired by Nuttzo, I began throwing in roasted almonds, walnuts, peanuts, and cashews, blending them until they reached a creamy consistency. I took the first spoonful. Pure bliss. I tossed in a couple tablespoons of chia seeds at the end to complete the mix. It was perfection. The chia seeds added the perfect texture and crunch to an already delicious-tasting nut butter.
Mixed Nut And Chia Butter
“Inspired by Nuttzo, this nut butter is a nutritional powerhouse! It’s a great source of protein, fiber, calcium, and Omega 3s! Enjoy it on toast, crackers, or even by the spoonful to reap its amazing benefits.”
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw almonds*
- 1 cup raw peanuts*
- 1 cup raw cashews*
- 1 cup raw walnuts*
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 450ºF.
- Place nuts in a large bowl. Add ¼ cup canola oil and toss to combine. Spread nuts evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 5-6 minutes, or until they are a light golden color.
- Once the nuts are done roasting, place in a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes. Place roasted nuts, salt, chia seeds, and remaining canola oil in a food processor. Process on high for 8-10 minutes, stirring/scraping down sides often.
- Scoop finished nut butter into jars and enjoy!
Yield: 2 cups nut butter
*If you buy roasted nuts, skip steps #1 and #2 and continue with the rest of the recipe as written.
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Once I had the nut butter photographed and jarred, my stomach started grumbling. I quickly made myself some toast with Mixed Nut And Chia Butter and it was delicious. At the last minute, I topped it with some grilled banana slices. Heaven on a plate. I highly recommend trying it!
In addition to toast and banana slices, I also really enjoy using this as a dip for fresh apple slices and eating by the spoonful. Yum! 
Oh and before I sign off for the night, I’d like to answer a question I got on Twitter the other day.
I always hear you talking about your “nut butter addiction” and huge nut butter stash on your blog. How many tablespoons of nut butter do you consume daily and how many jars of nut butter do you own?
This question really put a smile on my face! I love nut butters and probably eat anywhere from 2-4 tablespoons of nut butter on a daily basis and own around 11 jars of nut butter.
Actually, counting today’s little nut butter adventure, make that 12.
you can never have too much nut butter!
This sounds amazing! Love all those healthy fats
I eat nut butter probably as much as you do!
mmmm that looks soo ooey gooey and delish! I’m the one food blogger in the world that hasn’t tried chia seeds but this may make me spend the $ to get some!
Wow It looks yummy. I’ll definitely try to make it home. Thank for your recipe.
YUM that looks delicious!
so happy to have found your blog
I agree with Kristina, I’ve never heard of “too much nut butter” in the cabinet or consumed on a daily basis. There are no limits on such a delicious food!
I’ve always wanted to try nuttzo, but it’s too darn expensive! I bet this is a much more economical alternative that is just as delicious.
I JUST finished making chocolate hazelnut butter, so I am totally on your wavelength! Love nut butters, the only one I don’t make myself is peanut…not sure why…
I’d love to make chocolate hazelnut butter. I love Nutella, but I gave it up for Lent so it’ll have to wait.
Chia in nut butter! That is an amaaazing idea!
How delicious and creamy!! Peanut butter is definitely my favorite nut butter! I have a spoonful a day!
I have three jars at home right now… I’m surprised it’s not more! I consume more tablespoons than I can count. I usually measure it out, but then I start eating it straight from the jar
Girl how do you always come up with the most creative and yummy recipe ideas?! I just bought two bags of chia seeds…so now all I need are the nuts..cant wait to try this!
Hope you are feeling better. Your pics are great!
That’s a lot of nut butters, lol! I eat MAYBE 1 tablespoon a week. They’re so high in calories and I have trouble putting the breaks on once I start!!
I would say too much nut butter but that doesn’t exist in my vocabulary
Exactly! There is no such thing as too much nut butter!
This looks great! I actually have plans to make my first jar of nut butter this weekend
I can’t wait!
oh LOVE all the different nuts!!! i have like mmm maybe 3-4 tbsp a day!
I have about 4 tbsp a day! I LOVE peanut butter
Haha, girl I love your nut butter addiction! You mixed nut butter sounds amazing! My favorite nut butter I ever made was a peanut/almond butter, delicious! Do the chia seeds gel up and “thicken” the nut butter?
Thanks, Kayla!
The chia seeds don’t really gel up like they would in water, but the do absorb some of the added oil which makes the nut butter really thick and delicious. If you don’t like thick nut butter, you could add a few more tablespoons of oil to thin it out a bit.
This is GENIUS. I bet it’s amazing spread on toast!
You are my hero!! Why in the world have I not thought to do this?! It looks sooooo delightful!
oh. my. gosh. BOOKMARKED!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot wait to make this! I love every single one of the ingredients! <3
Thanks girl! Happy Friday!!!
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Woooooowwww!!! That looks AMAZING!!!
Haha, my nut butter addiction is EXACTLY like yours! 2-4 tbsp (at least
) of nut butter per day, and I have about 11 jars. I’ve almost taken up an entire shelf in the pantry with my nut butters 
<3
OH MY… this looks sooooo delish girl!!!!! yumm!
I am a sucker for all nut butters this looks amazing!
Loko at you and your artsy photos!
lovely! i’m far too lazy to come up with interesting backgrounds so i typically settle for what’s around me and getting the lighting decent lol. ah, impatience 
I actually don’t eat THAT much nut butter daily… slash, motsly it’s me sneaking little bites here and there so i can pretend the calories don’t add up as much
or i have them in cookies.
this looks amazing!!! i have yet to make my own nut butter tho, def on the to-do-when-at-home list
BUT in terms of different ypes… i have an inherited jar of reduced fat jiffy (yucky but dece for cookie baking on occasion), one jar of better ‘n pb (which is SO not better than pb) and one jar of cinnamon raisin swirl in my posession. as well as a few unopened jars… but let’s keep in mind these are all solely for me
when i’m at home we usually just have our massive costco-sized tub of pb that i posted about a few weeks ago… 71 servings, CRAZY
though sometimes i buy novelty items as well 
Holy amazing! Looks so good. Feel free to send leftovers my way
Love that! I love Nuttzo and this sounds even better! Look so much creamier. That’s my only complaint about Nuttzo – it’s kinda thick and hard to spread….but I still eat it
This nut butter is so pretty! I’ve never made my own nut butter and don’t have nearly as many jars of them as you do (4 and counting!) but I’m seriously considering this one
Mmm, this looks so delish! And we have the same bowl – Kohl’s?
Yup! I have the matching plate too!
I totally love how you mixed the two! Nut butter and chia!
I will take two jars. Thank you and I’m hungry
12 jars of nut butter? I’m jealous!! Your homemade one looks so good! I love that you added chia seeds.
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OH.MY.WOW this looks so good!your making me feel bad..i need to go buy more nut butter
Ahh I’ve been wanting to try nuttzo but I could never find it! So making this ASAP
NO WAY!!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!
I love the decoration!
OMG! I want to try this. AWESOME recipe
nut butter = oneofhtegreatestthingsEVER, chia = somucheasiertoeatthantogrow, nut butter + chia = bettermakeitinsmallamountsbci’mgonnabeeatingitaaaaallday!!!
I just stumbled upon this and will be making it ASAP! I think I may have found someone who shares my obsession with nut butters. Have you tried Naturally Nutty? All of their flavors are amazing but especially the butter toffee peanut butter! Peanut Butter & Co’s Mighty Maple is another fave. Will you do a post about your favorite nut butters?! I would love to see the 11 different kinds you have…
I am in love with Naturally Nutty’s Vanilla Almond Butter and PB&Co.’s White Chocolate Wonderful/Dark Chocolate Dreams make me drool. I’m definitely thinking about doing a post about nut butters. Stay tuned!
Delicious recipe!! I just made it with hazelnuts and pecans instead of the cashews and walnuts because I was out of those! Otherwise I kept it the same and it is delicious:) Can’t wait to have this on my oats in the morning! Thanks.