Healthy & Easy Homemade Walnut Butter (No Oil Needed)

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This Homemade Walnut Butter comes together in under 15 minutes and couldn’t be easier to make at home! No oil needed, just simple ingredients blended into a creamy and naturally healthy spread. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to store-bought!

Why I love it (and you will too!)

There’s just something so satisfying about making your own butters at home. You toss everything into the blender, watch it turn into this creamy spread, and then jar it up like… wow, I made that.

I also love knowing exactly what’s in it! NO added oils, NO fillers, just 2 simple pantry ingredients blended into something naturally rich. It’s a small swap that feels really good, especially if you’re trying to keep things a little healthier.

And honestly? It just tastes better than store-bought! Fresher, creamier, and you can tweak it however you want. Sweet, salty, add some cinnamon, it’s your choice! Once you make it yourself, it’s hard to go back.

Health benefits of walnuts

Walnuts are a powerhouse of nutrition. Here’s just a few of the benefits (according to this article):

• Rich in omega -3s – They are significantly higher in omega-3 fat than any other nut.
• High in antioxidants
• May decrease inflammation, promote a healthy gut, and reduce the risk of some cancers…among SO many other things!

Walnuts sound amazing right?! If you want to find a way to add more walnuts into your diet, this recipe is a great start!

Ingredients You Will Need

Only 2 ingredients? Yep! You’ll find the full ingredient list and exact amounts in the recipe card below.

• Walnuts – I usually buy the whole walnuts from the bulk section in the grocery store.
• Salt – Use what you love. I use fine ground sea salt.

Tools You Will Need

Because this is a super simple recipe, of course you only need super simple tools!

• Baking sheet – You’ll need this to roast the walnuts in the oven. As always, this is the one I use for almost all my recipes!
• Food processor – To blend it all up. If you do not have a large one, this mini food processor works just fine for this.

How to make the Best walnut butter

This is one of the quickest nut butter recipes out there. Walnuts are a soft nut, so they come together into a nut butter fast! I like to roast the walnuts to give them a bit more flavor before blending.

FAQs & Tips

Variations

Flavor Your Walnut Butter

Walnut butter is a great blank canvas, and adding a few simple ingredients can completely transform it into something delicious.

Here are some easy flavor ideas to try::

• Cinnamon Maple Walnut Butter – Stir in a drizzle of maple syrup and cinnamon for a naturally sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with toast, fruit, or oatmeal.
• Ginger & Honey – Add a touch of ground ginger along with honey for a warm, slightly spicy twist.
• Chai-Spiced Walnut Butter – Mix in chai spices for a fragrant, spiced version that’s especially good in fall recipes.

No-Bake Option

You can soak the walnuts before making the butter instead of roasting. Just soak the walnuts in water for several hours or overnight, then drain and rinse well. Spread them out and allow them to dry completely (this step is important so the butter doesn’t turn out watery). Once fully dried, proceed with the recipe as written.

More homemade nut butters

• Pumpkin Seed Butter
• Cinnamon Almond Butter
• 2 Ingredient Almond Butter
• Chocolate Almond Butter (Almond Nutella)
• Cinnamon Maple Walnut Butter

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