By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 9, 2026
Serves 6
651 cal · 30 min
Honey Roasted Macadamia Nut Butter
Recipe GLPRc476cfff72b3a6
A smooth, rich nut butter made from roasted macadamia nuts sweetened with honey and a hint of cinnamon. This creamy spread combines the natural buttery flavor of macadamia nuts with warm spice notes, perfect for serving as a spread, dip, or condiment. Made entirely from whole ingredients with no added preservatives.
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Ingredients
2 cups raw whole macadamia nuts
2 tbsp honey
4 tsp coconut oil, melted
½ tsp ground cinnamon
pinch sea salt
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
In a medium bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, honey, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the mixture is well blended and uniform.
Add the raw macadamia nuts to the honey-coconut oil mixture. Toss and stir until all nuts are evenly coated with the sweetened oil mixture.
Spread the coated nuts in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning. The nuts are ready when they turn golden brown and smell fragrant. Watch carefully during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the roasted nuts to cool for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature.
Transfer the cooled roasted nuts to a food processor or high-powered blender. Process continuously, scraping down the sides as needed, until the nuts release their natural oils and break down into a smooth, creamy butter. This typically takes 3 to 5 minutes depending on your equipment.
Once the nut butter reaches your desired smoothness, transfer it to a clean, airtight container. Store in a cool pantry or in the refrigerator for best results and extended shelf life.
Comments
Macadamia nuts are a specialty item not stocked at the Charlotte chains mentioned—plan for a trip to Whole Foods or a specialty grocer, which adds real cost and planning friction to a weeknight. At roughly $12–15 per pound for quality macadamia nuts, the ingredient cost alone runs $4–5 per serving before honey and oil, making this an occasional treat rather than a routine pantry recipe. The stated 30 minutes is honest if you have a high-powered food processor, but most home equipment will need 35–45 minutes of active blending to achieve a smooth nut butter. This is a spread to make in batch and enjoy over several weeks—not a reheated meal—so the value lands in having a jarred luxury item on hand, not in solving a dinner problem.
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