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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They have to be put to sleep?! That is crazy! My parents just clean their dogsโ teeth on their own, though Iโm sure itโs not very thorough.
Yep, Iโve had my dogโs teeth cleaned and my cats. Both were put to sleep. My dog was absolutely fine.
My poor cat on the other hand had pretty bad baceterial infections and they had to remove 15 (!!!) teeth. Donโt worry though, he still eats like a fatty mc-catty and comes in at 17 lbs ๐
We used a teeth cleaning procedure that didnโt require them to be put under. However, cleaning their teeth is really important for overall health so donโt worry too much. The vet thought my dog was several years younger because his teeth and gums are so healthy!
I just had my doggies teefers cleaned a couple weeks ago actually, and this is the second time theyโve had them done. They come out of it a little loopy but fine, and my dogs always have so much more energy once their teeth are cleaned! My babies are old and they play like puppies again! It will be all good, girl!
And BTW that cashew butter looks amazeballs! ๐
We have never had our dogs teeth cleanedโฆ but we REALLY need to. I didnโt know they had to put them to sleep, though!
yummy! we never had my dogs teeth cleaned at the vet bc he was too old and they didnt think heโd be okay with being put to sleep. your babies will be fine!!
Cashew butter sounds delicious! Enjoy your massage!
I donโt have pets, but Iโve heard that dogs have to be put to sleep to clean their teeth โ poor puppers. Did you mention a few days ago that you are making the Puppers their own page? I canโt wait to see it.
yes, itโs a work in progress but will hopefully be up soon!
We just had Penelope, our basset hound, teeth cleaned for the first time last month and it was the best thing I think we have ever done for her. She isnโt too much of a bone chewer so her breath was getting a bit stinky when giving kisses. ๐
Have no fears.. youโll be amazed at the difference afterwards. Well worth the money and heartache for putting them asleep. ๐
That cashew butter idea is pretty brill. Especially on top of breakfast fare.
We have a cat and I think he needs his teeth cleaned. He has some really awful breath all the time. Iโve also heard there โat home kitsโ you can buy to clean pet teeth, but I doubt he would hold still for that. Iโm curious to know how the teeth cleaning goes!
Homemade cashew butter is definitely one of my favorites. Yummm ๐
Iโm fiiiiiinally getting a Vitamix soon and Iโm so freakinโ excited! Canโt wait to try out your nut butter creations ๐
Iโm surprised the pups have to be put to sleep to clean their teeth? I donโt know anything about it though so maybe that is what is always done. It could be that that is how they do a really thorough cleaning. I have tried to clean our family dogโs teeth and it is quite a challenge to do it as Iโm sure you can imagine! ๐
Mmm homemade cashew butter sounds delicious. Cashews are one of my favourite nuts! Did you use soaked cashews for the butter?
I was nervous about teeth cleaning too and I put it off. But, then my dog needed ex-rays and they had to put him under โฆso I asked if they could scrub his chompers while he was out. They said I was brilliant to have suggested it! Well, I said thatโฆthey just agreed it was a good idea. He did fine with being put under for a bit. My dog is nearly 10 so he really really needed it.
Time for me to make some homemade buttah! Iโve been afraid for lack of appropriate portion control with nut butters. ButโฆbutโฆI think I can I think I can! ๐
girl, portion control and nut butter donโt go in the same sentence with me ๐
I job shadowed at a vet clinic where they cleaned their teeth. Itโs a super simple procedure so I wouldnโt worry about it!
good to know!
My cats and dog have had their teeth cleaned at the vet a few times before. Since I am such a neurotic pet mother, I did get nervous about them having to be put under. They were all fine though, and Iโm sure your pups will be too! ๐
My lab desperately needs his teeth cleaned but Iโm scared because of something that happened to a friends dog :/
My parents on the other hand have yorkies and theyโve all had theirs done and were totally fine.
Good luck to your pups! Iโm sure theyโll be fine!
Yes, Iโve had my dogโs teeth cleaned twiceโ itโs scary that she has to be put to sleep, but it always works out just fine. Donโt worry about it!! ๐
And I canโt get enough of her clean teeth when sheโs all done! Theyโre so pretty!!
My puppies have always been fine with getting their teeth cleaned, in fact I think I freak out more than they to at the vet. I always make sure to have a special treat for them when they get home and it makes everyone feel better ๐
I was just wondering if you could do a break down of how you spend your day, because it seems like you always have a lot on your plate and I was wondering how you fit it all in.
Oh and thanks for the solo spin workout. I canโt make my usual sun am class and this looks like a perfect substitute!
My dog, Wicket, has had his teeth cleaned twice since we got him. Most recently, this past Tuesday! The vets know what theyโre doing, and he was fine- just a bit drowsy after he woke up. Honestly, I feel more guilty about dropping him off for the whole day (they keep him all day to give him time to recover) because I donโt want him to think Iโm abandoning him!
good to know! my friend hayley has a dog named wicket too ๐
That cashew butter looks so good!!
We just had one of my dogs teeth cleaned last month. I was nervous about putting him under too. But, his teeth were really bad and the cleaning made a huge difference. His teeth look great- no more bacteria and his breath does not smell as bad. They had to pull one tooth and he was really out of it for about 24 hours after. But, he soon returned to his normal, crazy self!
Sweet Basil Pup had to have a tooth removed last yearโฆ and he was put under for thatโฆ I was SO worried all day, but he was FINE. (Next time something like this happens I think Iโll take the day off work, as silly as that sounds). ๐ Basil was a little dopey the rest of the dayโฆ I brush his teeth like once a month, when we give him his heartworm, etc. Itโs not easy though! ๐
I love the plate your waffles are onโฆ Iโve seen some of these fun plates in your posts, CUTE ๐
Oh, I could totally go for a massage right now. Nice and deep for these annoying knots. Have fun!
My cat had her teeth cleaned. I also used to work at a vetโs office, and we had dogs in all the time to have their teeth cleaned. Itโs super easy. The tool that cleans the teeth is so loud that youโll definitely be glad for them that theyโre asleep!
i was just thinking about trying to make cashew butter yesterdayโฆyou little mind-reader you ๐
My little guy (a four pound yorkie) has had his teeth cleaned twice so far. I was nervous at first but it seems to be pretty routine. Heโs only four and had to have a few teeth pulled bc of the plaque build up! ๐ It is super expensive but worth it for their health.
Oooh cashew butter sounds amazing!! I may need to make some asap. How many cups of cashews do you add at once?
Iโve never had my chihuahuaโs teeth cleaned. Our vet has never suggested it. I wonder whyโฆ
Your pups are way too cute for words. Good luck with the teeth cleaning!
I totally have โsunglasses at nightโ stuck in my head now ๐
Yum! No, I have never gotten my dogโs teeth cleaned because I too am worried about her being put under. My vet did try to get us to brush her teeth once with a finger-puppet type contraption and some liver flavored toothpaste!
wow i didnโt know puppies had to be put to sleep in order to get their teeth cleaned! i learn something new every day ๐
Hi Gina,
I am a male follower from Canada, pleeeeeeeeeease pull any strings you can to get the sunwarrior promo offered for your Canadian followers also, I waited and waited for wednesdays promo and then to my horror it didnโt cover our region ๐
Honestly your blog has really helped my life and it be such a big deal if you could fight this little fight for us and put in a good word to get our area included in the shipping. I am an athlete and using both your recipes and the sun warrior is what makes my day run smoothly. Thanks for staying on top of your game because it allows me to stay on top of mine.
Big Fan
hey garett,
thank you so much! iโm definitely working on itโฆ hopefully theyโll see all of the comments begging for canadian shipping, too ๐
thanks again for reading my little blog!
xoxo
We havenโt had our dogsโ teeth cleaned professionally, but you have to love the fact that there is beef flavored toothpaste in the world for doing the deed at home!
I just wrote to thank you for the vague reference to โI Wear My Sunglasses at Nightโ at the beginning of the post. ๐
We get our dogsโ teeth done every year. Our vet does blood tests a week before they undergo the anesthesia to double-check that everythingโs all good and they are very closely monitored. Seriously, donโt fret. As Iโm sure you know, it is not cheap! We donโt do ours at the same time since they are about $250 each.
yeah my debit card is already crying
Itโs funny you should mention the teeth cleaning. I had never heard of it growing up (and with 3 dogs and 2 cats, Iโm not sure how Iโd never heard of it). But my fiance told me that all dogs are supposed to have their teeth cleaned and he couldnโt believe that I didnโt know that. Iโm still skeptical and now I feel guilty if I make my babies get it done, but I feel guilty if I donโt too! Let us know how it goes for them!
seriously! i feel bad both waysโฆ
wow that is def something great to be doing at midnight! love it! looks so good! I have never tried cashew butter before!
I never knew dogs had to be put to sleep to get their teeth cleaned! I hope the pups do well! They will!!!! xoxo
Yum! That looks so good. I wish I had a food processor that could handle making nut butters.
Also, we took my cat to the vet for a tooth cleaning a few times. He wasnโt always super happy when waking up, but he got through it. My boyfriendโs dog has also had multiple surgeries (she was hit boy a car when she was six months old and had to have hip surgery, her kidney taken out, and she was eventually fixed, originally the breeder wanted her to have puppies cause sheโs a perfect example of the breed), and has always come out of the anesthesia ok, so I am sure your pup will be ok. Good luck!
Cashew butter is my fav! I always make it โplainโ though but with vanilla sounds awesome!! Did you soak your nuts or no?
xxx
I need to get our dogs teeth cleaned and I am scared too, but reading about everyoneโs good experiences makes me feel better. Thanks for mentioning it Gina!
Good luck to the puppers and to you! I think the teeth cleaning should be followed by vanilla ice cream!
ahh now that song is going to be stuck in my head!
you are a nut buttah genius, my dear ๐
I have a 5 lb yorkie and heโs had he teeth cleaned twice and heโs about to turn 3! He also had to have some teeth pulled when his adult ones came in and the baby ones didnโt fall out. Poor little guy, I always worry but heโs always been fine!
Lovessss the cashew butter! Almost looks like hummus!
FREAKINโ WEEKENDโฆgotta love an R.Kelly reference! Your pooches always make me ๐
Hey Gina! Since youโre mostly vegetarian and get a lot of protein from nuts, you go through the butters pretty quicklyโฆbut how long can you store a homemade nut butter before it goes rancid?
Ooh, I love nut butter sauces to amp up a breakfast!
Gina I heart your blog. And your dogs.
I hate that your fur daughters have to be put to be put to sleep to get their toofers cleaned. I have never had my fur daughterโs teeth cleaned. We asked the vet once and he said she didnโt need itโฆ.he said it was because she had *no* plaque on her teeth since we always give her chew toys. When you frequently give your dogs chew toys that take a long time to chew on, the hard toy scrapes all the plaque off. Might need to see if you can find some vegan chewy toys for V and Bella! ๐
I WANT a massage so badly. I have a prenatal 90 min one I got through Groupon but Iโm trying to save it until Iโm further along and likely more uncomfortable. I would love one right now though.
Yes! My dogs have had their teeth cleaned at the vet!! Itโs hard, because I HATE putting the pups under, but trust your vet. Your dogs are in good health so they will be fine. Now, every dog is different, so when you pick them up they may not want to eat, throw up or have diarrhea. Just give em Lots of love!! ๐
I have a readerโs request post!! I took advantage of that awesome promo for 20% off the Thriv fitness gear you tweeted last night. Iโm very excited because they apparently use bamboo intheir fabric which I know is so so soft (I have a pair of 100% bamboo sheets and they are practically satin- so wonderful). Anyhow, you obviously know your fitnessclothing and have undoubetly tried many-a-brand. How about a review of the different brands on points such as quality, moisture qicking, most comfortable, price, style, etc? I would love to hear your opinions on how different brands compare!