Dark Chocolate Pecan Nut Butter
Homemade pecan nut butter with a rich dark chocolate flavor. Just 5 simple ingredients and 5 simple steps!
Servings 12
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 3 cups pecans, raw, unsalted
- 2 T cacao powder
- 1 T vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1-2 T pure maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread pecans on a large baking sheet. Transfer to oven and roast for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and place pecans, cacao, vanilla and salt in a food processor. Process for 2 minutes, or until smooth. Towards the beginning, you may need to stop to scrape down the sides.
- Remove blade or transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in maple syrup, if desired.
- Serve immediately. Store refrigerated in a sealed container.
Notes
This recipe is rich and delicious without the maple syrup, though not as sweet.