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Pecan Butter in a green bowl
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Pecan Butter with Flaxseed and Dark Chocolate

Creamy nut butter topping made of pecans and flaxseed. Chocolate chips kick it up a notch.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecans , toasted
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (milk chocolate or dark chocolate), melted in microwave

Instructions

  • Pulse the pecans and flaxseed in food processor 2-3 minutes until creamy and soft (stir several times to incorporate).
  • Add salt, oil, vanilla and chocolate to nut butter mixture.
  • Process 1-2 more minutes to thoroughly mix.
  • Mixture will become firmer as it cools.
  • Store at room temp if using in 1 day or in refrigerator for several days.
  • Allow to return to room temp for best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg