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Creamy pistachio butter in a glass jar surrounded by shelled pistachios on a wooden table

Pistachio Butter

★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

This creamy, rich homemade pistachio butter is naturally sweet, slightly nutty, and packed with healthy fats and protein. It’s perfect as a spread, dip, or a wholesome ingredient in both sweet and savory recipes.

  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: ~1½ cups (about 16 servings)

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups roasted unsalted pistachios
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil (e.g., avocado oil, optional for creamier texture)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, for sweetness)

Instructions

  1. Roast pistachios (optional): For a deeper flavor, roast at 350°F (175°C) for 6–8 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. Blend: Add pistachios to a food processor. Blend until creamy, scraping down the sides as needed (8–12 minutes total).
  3. Customize: Add sea salt, oil, or sweetener if desired. Blend again until fully incorporated.
  4. Store: Transfer to an airtight jar. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

  • Use raw pistachios for a milder, greener flavor.
  • For crunchy pistachio butter, pulse in extra chopped nuts at the end.
  • Oil helps achieve a smoother texture, but is optional.
  • Author: Natalie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: homemade pistachio butter, pistachio spread, healthy nut butter, vegan pistachio butter, no sugar nut butter