Has anyone used this for making nut butters? That is a big thing I need it to be able to do at least once a month and I'm not seeing it in the reviews
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I make nut butters using a earlier version of this processor, and I accidentally stumbled onto the key to making almond butter in a flash (works with other nuts, too.) I microwaved 3/4 cup roasted almonds (raw works, too) until they were quite warm, but not hot. I put them immediately into the food processor bowl and started it up. I stepped away for a few minutes to make a cup of coffee -- thinking that even with the warm nuts it would take at least 10 minutes to make butter. However, when I stepped back the butter was done! Using the pre-heated method makes smooth butter in a few minutes, with no danger of over-heating the motor.
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I've left it on for about 15 minutes and had no issue with making peanut butter and cashew butter. It does get warm but it does its job well.
619508
I've used this processor to make almond butter without problem. Depending on if your almonds are raw or roasted will determine the processing time. I've let this thing run about 15 minutes and it does get warm. I immediately clean the bowls, lids and blades after use and if you're making butter be extra attentive to where food particles can lodge.
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I make nut butters using a earlier version of this processor, and I accidentally stumbled onto the key to making almond butter in a flash (works with other nuts, too.) I microwaved 3/4 cup roasted almonds (raw works, too) until they were quite warm, but not hot. I put them immediately into the food processor bowl and started it up. I stepped away for a few minutes to make a cup of coffee -- thinking that even with the warm nuts it would take at least 10 minutes to make butter. However, when I stepped back the butter was done! Using the pre-heated method makes smooth butter in a few minutes, with no danger of over-heating the motor. I make nut butters using a earlier version of this processor, and I accidentally stumbled onto the key to making almond butter in a flash (works with other nuts, too.) I microwaved 3/4 cup roasted almonds (raw works, too) until they were quite warm, but not hot. I put them immediately into the food processor bowl and started it up. I stepped away for a few minutes to make a cup of coffee -- thinking that even with the warm nuts it would take at least 10 minutes to make butter. However, when I stepped back the butter was done! Using the pre-heated method makes smooth butter in a few minutes,... » Read More I make nut butters using a earlier version of this processor, and I accidentally stumbled onto the key to making almond butter in a flash (works with other nuts, too.) I microwaved 3/4 cup roasted almonds (raw works, too) until they were quite warm, but not hot. I put them immediately into the food processor bowl and started it up. I stepped away for a few minutes to make a cup of coffee -- thinking that even with the warm nuts it would take at least 10 minutes to make butter. However, when I stepped back the butter was done! Using the pre-heated method makes smooth butter in a few minutes, with no danger of over-heating the motor. « Show Less
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On YouTube there are videos of people doing it with various fp's. The length of time grinding is the trick there. I will say that I have easily over processed things with this unit. You could make cinder block butter with it. It is very powerful and the blades are super sharp and rigid. It cuts through ice w no problems.Hope that helps.
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I've never heard of anyone doing that before but I don't know why it can't be done. It has the big center blade that could probably do that. But I am not for sure. Maybe you could write directly to the company and see what they say. I only had experience with the shredding and slicing blades, which I would NOT recommend. But some people don't care if it doesn't cut all that great. It is a very powerful machine, so I would imagine it could do the job. I hope that helps. Good luck.
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I believe the instructions mention making butters with it but I've never tried. I imagine you could but wouldn't get it smooth like the commercial stuff. A VitaMix or food processor would work better. Hope this helps. By the way, it's GREAT for wheatgrass/greens.
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Hi Richard! I totally recommend this product! it is of great, heavy duty quality and will make chocolate just fine! I used my grinder for making delicious coconut butter and chocolate. Worked like a champ! I have only used mine maybe 5 times and will selling it for a decent price if interested. I have moved onto Fruitarianism and have no use for my grinder. Let me know if interested. Have a pleasant day, Jay
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Yes, I make almond and cashew butters all the time on this machine, using no added oils. Simply put whole nuts, turn machine on, and let it go. I stop mine every few mins, let it rest for a min or so, and then turn it back on. I do NOT add any oil. Be patient...you'll think it's not going to turn out, but keep the machine running and it will. The cashew butter in particular is fantastic.
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Ok, I did get chance to try the chopper to attempt to make some almond butter. It did struggle with the nuts. I pulsed it until it had a chance to break down some of the nuts and then turned it to full "on" button and the unit sort of wobbled to where I had to hold on to it to stabilize it. So, I would say that for this sort of thing, you would definitely need something a bit more powerful. Hope this helps. I actually learned something myself trying this out. :)
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Yes, you can. The time will vary, but as long as you keep at it, this machine will make almond butter. At first it will look like a lot of chopped nuts, possibly powder. Let it continue. It'll start looking clumpy and slightly wet. After a while, it becomes smooth. Mine takes less than 15 minutes.
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We use a food processor to do that. Blenders are not normally recommended for nut butters.
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I have blended peanut and almonds with water into a very fine drink. If you don't have enough water the blender will overheat and shut off. I have not been able to make pure nut butter, but can finely chop nuts with my muffin batter or green drinks.
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The Cuisinart is junk. I bought one and it will not do nuts without jamming the blade. It certainly wouldn't do butter of any kind. It is ok as a spice grinder but for anything else its junk. Carol
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I have not written a review yet about the Tribest yet but I am going to! I have only used it for juicing for a month and LOVE it! But when I try it for nut butter, I will post! Good Luck!
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The Cuisinart is junk. I bought one and it will not do nuts without jamming the blade. It certainly wouldn't do butter of any kind. It is ok as a spice grinder but for anything else its junk.Carol
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Yes, it is suppose to make nut butters; however, I have not made any yet. I can't imagine there would be any problems. This machine is fantastic.
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It could grind nuts into a powder or fine grist @ least. As for butter... I'm not surehow it would handle the addition of liquid??? You would then have to PRESS the butter down and into the shoot.
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I don't really know. I'm guessing this won't work but if you have another recipe you can use the nuts for, in case it doesn't make peanut butter, I'd say go for it. I do bet a good food processor might give you something akin to peanut butter, however.Perhaps there are attachments for this machine that will do that; just don't know.
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I have made almond butters that are amazing. I did have to add oil, just as with a Vitamix. Almonds are hard, and more difficult to process than other nuts. I tried soaking raw almonds and it did not work. just became a gooey mess which I threw out. With the roasted almonds I find I have to pulse manually and use the stick, and it takes longer than the advertised minute. But, end result is great. Cleaning is easy. warm water a drop of dish soap and use the cleaning program. Then again with just warm water.
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Actually, I do use the "Premier Wonder, 1.5L" to make peanut butter. You just have to take it easy on the machine by putting the seeds into a food processor and chopping them for a solid minute. Then, add the powdered seeds to the grinder very slowly. Also, keep the fastening nut kind of loose for awhile until you see that the seeds are smooth and becoming liquid. At that point you can add more powder, slowly. Note that this will only work on oily seeds. If there is not enough fat content in the seeds, it will never be a liquid. Peanuts are 50% fat/oil, so they work well. Sunflower seeds are also roughly 50% fat, sesame seeds are just a little less, so I would expect them both to work. Actually, I do use the "Premier Wonder, 1.5L" to make peanut butter. You just have to take it easy on the machine by putting the seeds into a food processor and chopping them for a solid minute. Then, add the powdered seeds to the grinder very slowly. Also, keep the fastening nut kind of loose for awhile until you see that the seeds are smooth and becoming liquid. At that point you can add more powder, slowly. Note that this will only work on oily seeds. If there is not enough fat content in the seeds, it will never be a liquid. Peanuts are 50% fat/oil, so they work well.... » Read More Actually, I do use the "Premier Wonder, 1.5L" to make peanut butter. You just have to take it easy on the machine by putting the seeds into a food processor and chopping them for a solid minute. Then, add the powdered seeds to the grinder very slowly. Also, keep the fastening nut kind of loose for awhile until you see that the seeds are smooth and becoming liquid. At that point you can add more powder, slowly. Note that this will only work on oily seeds. If there is not enough fat content in the seeds, it will never be a liquid. Peanuts are 50% fat/oil, so they work well. Sunflower seeds are also roughly 50% fat, sesame seeds are just a little less, so I would expect them both to work. « Show Less
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Make sure you are using salted butter. It might be too the quality of the butter keeper. I have used one for years and love it.