Prepare your tastebuds: A new guard of nut butter is sweeping the scene. For a swipe of protein that tastes like dessert, pistachio butter is here to elevate your snack menu—and it’s pretty, too.

If you’re an almond butter devotee, switching to pistachios could slightly improve your water footprint. According to the Water Footprint Calculator, while pistachios still have a large water footprint overall, they use 341 gallons per serving versus the 483 gallons per serving required for almonds. Plus, when you make pistachio butter at home instead of buying store-bought, you’re reducing packaging waste.

In addition, pistachios are a great source of potassium, healthy fat, potassium, and antioxidants. And studies have shown that the nut contributes to heart health and weight management. They’re also just really delicious. When blended into butter form, pistachios become sweeter and more earthy, ideal for spreading over toast, drizzling onto dessert, or eating by the spoonful.

To make your own, look to this simple recipe from creator Vegan in Paris.

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This easy recipe allows you to make pistachio butter as needed, whether to store for future spreading or to be consumed on the spot.

Here, the perfect pistachio butter to transform snacktime into treat time.

Easy Pistachio Butter Recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup raw pistachios
2 Tbsp pistachio oil
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp pepper
1/2 alternative cup milk of choice
1/2 cup hot sauce of choice

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees.

2. Spread pistachios evenly onto a reusable baking mat. Bake for 15 minutes.

3. Once cooled, add pistachios and oil to food processor. Blend for 7-8 minutes, until creamy.

4. Enjoy!

Craving more sustainable meals? You can find more of Vegan in Paris’ recipes here.