Homemade cashew butter
so I can, so I canโฆ ๐
Hi guys ๐ How are you??? Itโs almost the freakinโ weekend! Thank goodness, eh? ๐
Thanks again to those of you who hit up the Sun Warrior deal yesterday. We ran out extremely fast, so OpenSky is ordering more so we can (hopefully) run the promo again on Monday for those of you who missed it.
Last night was a lot of fun- we had an event at the gym, so I went to hang out with everyone for a while and then came back to the puppers.
I also made cashew butter at midnightโฆ.
(with cinnamon, sea salt and vanilla)
The cashew butter has to be my favorite homemade nut butter creation so far- it tastes like dessert to me since many raw desserts are made with soaked cashews to give them a creamy texture.
This morning, I used the cashew butter to make a protein sauce for my AM waffles ๐
-1 T cashew butter
-3 T almond milk
Heated up for about 30 seconds, with 1/2 scoop of Sun Warrior stirred in.
Perfect waffle topper:
The waffles didnโt fill me up very well the other day due to the lack of protein, so I think this will give them a lil more staying power.
This morning, I have to run some errands and then have an afternoon massage that Iโve been looking forward to ALL WEEK ๐
Hope you have a lovely day! <3
xoxo,
Gina
Upcoming: A Readerโs Request post!
Todayโs workout jam: โUnstoppableโ Kat DeLuna and Lil Wayne
Something to talk about: This is kind of random, but have any of yaโll had your dog(s) teeth cleaned at the vet? Bella and Viesa are getting theirs done tomorrow and Iโm nervous because they have to be put to sleep for it.
Theyโre so little :/
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I loooove cashew butter!!!!
I have a Shiba too and she just had her teeth cleaned a few months ago. She was perfectly fine and didnโt even seem drowsy after โ just her goofy Shiba self!
Hey Gina, I used to work in a vet clinic and planned on being a vet tech for awhile. It is a pretty simple procedure. The doctors and vet techโs do it so often, itโs like nothinโ for them! Try not to worry! Your puppies will be fine. It IS crazy expensive though, so I feel ya on that!! ๐
that makes me feel better! ๐
Cashew butter sounds awesome right about now. Do you think it turned out so well because the cashews are softer than some other nuts that are made into butters? I would think it would blend/process a little easier.
That cashew butter looks soo creamy! Did it process easier than other nuts (hehe) like peanuts and almonds? I love making my own peanut butter but I find it so hard to get it creamy and runny like I like it to be, but that cashew butter looks like the perfect consistency.
Do the opensky folks not work all the time? I had emailed them yesterday afternoon and I have not heard back yetโฆ.Have a great massage
they work all day.. someone should get back to ya. who did you email?
well it was jason first, we had some correspondence, and then I saw he had ccโd some other people and I didnt cc them on my replies, so I re-emailed it ccโing everyone and I still havenโt heard back to my last request reply. Even if they couldnโt honor my request I thought they should at least reply. (shrug)?
can you forward me the email? no one will be in the office this weekend but i can make sure it gets taken care of on monday if youโd like
Awwโฆno worries about the dogs! My doggie got her teeth cleaned last summer when she was 13 years old and she was totally fine! We were worried too because she is getting a little older, but she was better than new! Theyโll be fine ๐
omg enjoy your massage!!! nothing better! oh wait, there is, a couples massage at a bed and breakfast w/ a bottle of wine but i digressโฆ
dogs and teeth. we used to have dogs and yes the whole teeth thingโฆif you dont take care of their teeth they can have serious health implications and there is a link between the plaque bacteria in teeth and heart issues/disease. Not just in dogs but in humans. Promise I am not making this sh*t up LOL. And yes, dogs do have to be put to sleep and itโs always soooo $$ to take care of our pets, isntโ it!
Cashew butter. Mmmmm, good. I want some!
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I think you donโt have to worry about the dogs!! Theyโll be fine ๐
I must try your cashew butter! So creamy and delicious. Did you add a little oil to the mix? Usually cashew butter is very dry!
yum! cashew butter! iโve never had it but am looking forward to try!
My pup is getting hers cleaned in October. I was scared about her being put under too but I decided not to let my irrational fear interfere with her health and quality of life โ but itโs hard!! Iโm doing it October b/c in North Carolina (or maybe just my county?) October is โClean Canine Chompersโ month and they offer a 20% discount. Since it is not an emergency, Iโm waiting until then. My vet office has been open for 2 years and they have done tons of cleanings; they only had one problem with the anesthesia and that dog had other health issues.
The cashew butter looks great! I made your chocolate mug cake today and it was fantastic. Thanks for the recipe. ๐ (I thought I would let you know that for some reason your blog posts arenโt showing up on your RSS feed?)
so glad you liked it!
bah. how do i fix it? itโs probably because i switched hosts
Not sure how to fix it โ sorry! ๐
The cashew butter looks fantastic!! Iโve always thought that cashew is the โbutteriestโ of nut butters- its just soooo smooth!! Good luck to the puppers- itโs definitely nerve wracking whenever your pet goes to the vet, but theyโll be fine!
Great lookinโ c-buttah. I bet itโs super dessert-y!
Iโve never had my pupperโs teeth cleaned . . . I give him Jumbones, and every time he has his vet appt. she always says two things about him โ itโs so nice not to have to talk to the owner about having an overweight pooch and my, how clean his teeth are! In fact he had to have a lipoma removed last winter, and they were going to clean his teeth while he was under โ but decided he didnโt need it. Must be the Jumbones! Enjoy your massage โ which reminds me, I should have one of those soon! Take care.
Ohhh that cashew butter looks devine! I must try making my own!!
I dont know anyone whos gotten their dogs teeth clean so Im excited to hear how it goes!
What kind of food processor do you use to make these? I had the mini Cuisinart 3 Cup and itโs motor got burnt out on frozen bananas. :/
i did it in the mini cuisinart food chopper- no probs!
Okay great thanks! ๐ Looks delicious.
Pancakes and waffles never have staying power for me either. Nut butters slightly help though!
We have to get our pugs put to sleep to get their teeth cleaned. Never had a problem, but we were pretty nervous the first time, too!
I seriously need to start making my own nut butter โ that looks delish!
I have had my dogs teeth cleaned more than once, its a simple procedure and they will be fine!!!
Now you got that song stuck in my head! Thanks! ๐ Your cashew butter looks so creamy!
youโre welcome, haha
I worked at a vetโs โ Donโt worry they will be fine! Small dogs are prone to dental problems so itโs good that you are having them cleaned, such a responsible dog mommy!
thank you, that makes me feel better!
While the dogs havenโt needed their teeth cleaned, the cats had theirs done when they were 5. Good teeth is just as important for animals as it is for us humans, but Iโm always a wreck til theyโre home!
The nut butter looks delicious!
Any way you can start the promo a little later in the day? At night would be awesome! It is hard for us 9-5ers to log on and participate in the promo before it goes away when it is post in the morning! I canโt make the purchase at work ๐
iโll ask them- hopefully weโll have more so we donโt run out as quickly!
When we got our pup (a severely abused pitbull puppy) she had a lot of broken teeth she we have to get her teeth cleaned once a year to make sure that they stay healthy. Its no big deal ๐ Theyโre only under for a new mins and are a little dopey afterward. Thatโs the part I love b/c Rox is so cuddly! I recommend not feeding them a whole lot after b/c sometimes being put under can make them queesy.
just had my cockapoo at vet for first cleaning, I was worried, going under!- but needs to be done for their overall health, he did great but wasnt so hungry for the next 2 days. Now I got a toothbrush and I will maintain as best I can. ๐
My dog was put under to get his cleaned. He was really clingy for the rest of the day and the anaesthesia wearing off made him kind of goofyโฆ he kept trying to jump to get onto the couch and he would miss and headbutt it instead.
that looks soooo good! Cashews are my absolute favorite nut!
The cashew buttah reminds me of one of my fave Indian desserts- not sure if youโve tried it- it is called Kaju Katliโฆ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaju_Katli
They are not for the faint of heart! The recipe is simple and there are lots of recipes onlineโฆ You could toootally healthify these and make them in the dehydrator.
You rock!
i havenโt tried that yet- thank you so much for the recipe!!