Name: Christmas Chestnut Almond Butter (Vegan)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 1 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 180g pre-roasted whole chestnuts; 90g smooth almond butter; 3 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla essence; A pinch of salt; ½ tsp cinnamon; ½ tsp ground ginger; ¼ tsp mixed spice; 4 tbsp water

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This Christmas Chestnut Almond Butter is deliciously warming, cosy and spiced made with only a handful of wholefood ingredients. It’s the perfect spread for filling cookies, adding onto crackers or toast or spooning from the jar.

I love roasted chestnuts this time of year and wanted to make an extra-special filling for my Gingerbread Cookies. Combined with almond butter, some spices and a little sweetness, this spread tastes like Christmas by the spoonful and it’s highly addictive. It’s perfect for all the family as it’s vegan, egg-free, gluten-free and made with wholesome, good-for-you ingredients. Plus, it lasts a week or so in the fridge, so is great for gifting to loved ones as an edible Christmas present.

A jar of Christmas Chestnut Almond Butter with a spoon — Christmas Chestnut Almond Butter

Why will I love this spread?

This is so delicious:

Creamy, smooth and luxurious
Nutty, sweet and spiced
Made with only a handful of ingredients
Makes a great edible Christmas gift
Naturally vegan, egg-free and dairy-free
Fully gluten-free and good-for-you
A delicious alternative to nut butter
Easy to make in 5 minutes
High in fibre and protein
Packed with Christmassy flavours
Great for spreading between cookies
Ideal as a toast topper
Addictive enough to eat by the spoonful

If you already love the sound of this spread then skip ahead to the recipe card below. Or, first let’s discuss the recipe in more detail.

A jar of Christmas Chestnut Almond Butter — Christmas Chestnut Almond Butter

What ingredients do I need?

The ingredient list is simple and you can find all the ingredients by weight in the recipe card and see my favourite products in the “shop the recipe” section.

For the spread:

Pre-roasted whole chestnuts: these are the key to this spread and I use the Merchant Gourmet ones which are my favourite.
Almond butter: make sure you use high quality smooth and runny almond butter. My go-to is Pip&Nut or make you own, too.
Vanilla essence: for the sweet vanilla notes.
Salt: to enhance the flavours.
Cosy spices: cinnamon, ground ginger and mixed spices work perfectly to achieve a lovely cosy and warmingly spiced spread.
Water: this is important for achieving a spreadable texture.

Is this nut-free and gluten-free?

This is not nut-free but it is gluten-free.

How do I make this?

This is so easy to make:

Add all of the ingredients to a food processor: I use the small bowl of my Magimix.
Blend blend blend: and gradually add the way to achieve a lovely smooth and creamy texture.
Spoon into glass jars: and seal well. Keep in the fridge.

A jar of Christmas Chestnut Almond Butter with cookies — Christmas Chestnut Almond Butter

What can I use it for?

This is so versatile:

Spread into Gingerbread or Linzer cookies
Spoon onto of porridge bowls or yoghurt protein bowls
Spread onto toast or crackers
Eat by the spoonful
Add a spoonful to some sliced up apples or bananas

How long will it last?

This will keep for 1-2 weeks in the fridge, sealed well.

Close up of a jar Christmas Chestnut Almond Butter — Christmas Chestnut Almond Butter

What other recipes can I try?

If you are interested in other basics and edible gifts, how about: