Homemade Pistachio Butter Recipe – You won’t believe how easy it is to whip up a rich, nutty, lightly sweet, spreadable pistachio butter with only 3 ingredients!

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Why We Love This Easy Nut Butter Recipe

If you love making homemade peanut butter or almond butter you NEED to give Homemade Pistachio Butter a try!

This brilliant and flavorful 3-ingredient nut butter is so decadent and comforting, you’ll seriously want to spread it on ev-er-y-thing! Enjoy it on baked goods, in dessert recipes, or however you usually use your favorite nut butters.

It has a slightly green color, and tons of taste and texture. Plus, you can adjust the chunkiness or creamy texture, and sweetness of the nut butter to your desired tastes. This nut butter is gluten-free, dairy-free, and, packed with minerals and antioxidants.

Top down view of a white bowl with pistachio butter. To the left side are two english muffin halves, each smeared with the butter and topped with fresh chopped nuts.

3 Ingredients You Need

  • Pistachios – shelled, roasted, and salted
  • Oil – nut oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil
  • Honey – or agave for a vegan option

Pro Tip: Roasted pistachios create the best flavor because they are roasted with a pinch of salt to bring out their distinct taste. However, you can use raw pistachios as well.

white bowl with pistachio butter. To the left side are two english muffin halves, each smeared with the butter and topped with fresh chopped nuts.

How to Make Pistachio Butter

Set out a large food processor and add the shelled roasted pistachios.

Whole pistachios in a food processor.

Pulse to grind the pistachios into fine crumbs. Then add 5 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of honey to the ground nuts. Continue to grind/purée until the nut butter is very smooth.

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At this point, it will be VERY thick. You can add additional oil and honey to your desired taste and texture.

Food processor with pureed nut butter.

How to Use Pistachio Butter

I don’t blame you if you wind up devouring an entire batch with a spoon. But if you do want to enjoy it with other foods, here are a few ideas for what to do with crunchy pistachio butter:

  • Breakfast or Lunch Spread – Add a smear of the butter onto toast, English muffins, or just about any baked goods you like. It’s also fabulous to make PB and J sandwiches with homemade jam!
  • Charcuterie – Include a ramekin of the smooth nut butter on a fancy dessert board. Or to add a hint of sweetness to an otherwise savory snack board.
  • Baking – Swap regular ‘ol peanut or almond butter with pistachio butter in your favorite baked goods recipes! It’s delicious to make chocolate stuffed cookies, potato candy, thumbprint cookies, brownies, or other sweet treats.
  • Smoothies – Add a generous scoop to blend sweet, nutty, and protein-rich smoothies.
  • Sauce – Warm the pistachio butter slightly and drizzle it over ice cream, waffles, or pancakes, or anything you typically add PB onto.
Top down view of a white bowl with pistachio butter, a hand with a metal knife running through it. To the left side are two english muffin halves, each smeared with the butter and topped with fresh chopped nuts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make pistachio butter without a food processor?

You can use a high-powered blender, but note that you likely won’t be able to get a completely smooth butter. You’ll just need to scrape the sides down with a spatula frequently.

Why is my pistachio butter brown?

Homemade pistachio butter only has a faint green color, whereas many jarred varieties use artificial food coloring to get a bright green color.

How do you store homemade pistachio butter?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several weeks. Or store at room temperature for up to 10 days.

White bowl with pistachio butter. To the left side are two english muffin halves, each smeared with the butter and topped with fresh chopped nuts.

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Pistachio Butter

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
This foolproof recipe makes it super easy to whip up a rich, nutty, lightly sweet, spreadable homemade pistachio butter with only 3 ingredients!
Servings: 12 servings (1.5 cups total)

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric
  • 2 cups shelled roasted pistachios salted
  • 5-8 tablespoons oil nut oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil
  • 2-4 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  • Set out a large food processor. Add the shelled roasted pistachios to the food processor. Pulse to grind the pistachios into fine crumbs.
  • Then add 5 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of honey to the ground nuts. Continue to grind/purée until the nut butter is very smooth.
  • At this point, it will be VERY thick. You can add additional oil and honey to your desired taste and texture.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several weeks. Or store room temperature for up to 10 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tb, Calories: 177kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 0.3mg, Potassium: 212mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 85IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Butter, Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Sommer Collier
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