Store Natural Nut Butter Upside Down to Keep it from Separating

Kelli Foster
Kelli FosterSenior Contributing Food Editor
Kelli is a Senior Contributing Food Editor for Kitchn. She's a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and author of the cookbooks, Plant-Based Buddha Bowls, The Probiotic Kitchen, Buddha Bowls, and Everyday Freekeh Meals. She lives in New Jersey.
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Love natural nut butter, but can’t stand when it separates? You’re not alone! There are a few different methods to blend, and re-blend, separated nut butter, and I have a tried and true, super-easy method that works every time.

I don’t know about you, but nearly all of my attempts to stir separated nut butter result with me spilling oil everywhere, including on myself. Thankfully there’s an easier (and less messy!) way to get the job done.

From now on, simply store your nut butter upside down. Easy as that. The oil that accumulated at the top of the jar will slowly work its way to the bottom, redistributing throughout and leaving you with smooth, creamy nut butter until the very last spoonful. Just be sure to keep the lid tightly sealed to avoid any leaks.

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