Sharon Palmer RD

Published on March 10, 2026

Homemade Pistachio Butter: Easy, Creamy, and Naturally Delicious

If you love nut butters, you’re going to fall in love with homemade pistachio butter. Rich, creamy, and naturally vibrant in color, this simple spread captures the delicate, slightly sweet flavor of pistachios in every spoonful. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make at home with just two ingredients and a food processor. Making your own pistachio butter not only allows you to enjoy its fresh, pure flavor, but it also gives you control over what goes into it—no unnecessary additives. Pistachios are packed with plant-based protein, healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants, making this spread a nourishing addition to your kitchen. Spread pistachio butter on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, blend it into smoothies, drizzle it over fruit, or use it in baking and desserts. Once you try this silky, homemade version, you may never go back to store-bought nut butter again.

You’ll be surprised to see the gorgeous green shades that will await you when you’re done making this recipe—not to mention the earthy, rich, nutty taste of pistachios. Homemade pistachio butter is similar in texture to peanut butter or sunflower seed butter, and the antioxidant compounds in pistachios are responsible for that lovely green shade. Plus, pistachios are rich in healthy fats that are good for your heart. Homemade Pistachio Butter is delicious on toast, sandwiches, waffles, or as a dip with fresh veggies or whole grain crackers. Check out my video on how to make this easy spread here.

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Homemade Pistachio Butter

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Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Total Time: 7 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Diet: Vegan

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Learn how to make your own healthy, plant-based, gluten-free homemade pistachio butter in minutes with only two ingredients!

Ingredients

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1 cup shelled pistachios (may use unsalted or lightly salted, according to your preference)
2 1/2 tablespoons pistachio oil (may substitute with avocado or extra virgin olive oil)

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Instructions

Place pistachios and olive oil into the container of a high power blender or food processor.
Process until pistachio butter reaches desired consistency. I prefer my pistachio butter on the crunchy side, but you can keep blending it until it’s smooth. May need to stop and scrape down sides during the blending process.
Transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Makes about 1 cup or 8 (2-tablespoon) servings.

Prep Time: 7 minutes
Category: Dip
Cuisine: American