Pistachio & Orange Butter with @bettinas_kitchen I love using my @vitamix to make homemade nut butters. They just taste so much better than store bought and can save quite a bit of money too! The trick is to always roast the nuts first as heating them will allow them to release their oils, which is necessary when you start to blend them. It’s also important to start the Vitamix off slow and low and be patient. Within about 10-15 minutes, you won’t believe that you created such a delicacy! You can get creative too with your additions - here I have added orange zest which subtly adds to the taste. Let me know what else you come up with :) Vitamix Pistachio & Orange Butter/ 300g pistachios, shelled 70g coconut oil zest of 1⁄2 orange 1 tsp vanilla powder or paste 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of your choice (optional) Method: Put pistachios on a baking tray in a pre-heated oven at 180oC for 5-10 minutes, checking regularly to make sure that they don’t burn. Remove and leave to cool completely. Put them into your Vitamix and blend on speed 1 for 5 minutes. If necessary, open the lid and use a spatula to push down the build up of pistachios on the sides of the blender. Then add the coconut oil and continue to blend on speed 1 for approx 3-4 more minutes. Now add the vanilla and orange zest and blend quickly on a high speed to combine. You can also add a sweetener like maple syrup now if you want however this is optional. Decant into a glass jar, label, and enjoy! #ad #pistachio #ediblegifts #christmas #love