This homemade almond butter is so thick, creamy and delicious and it is so easy to make! You just need one ingredient, a blender and 20 minutes to make a batch! Naturally vegan, gluten-free, paleo and whole30.
Roast almonds at 350 F for about 10 minutes and chill for 10 minutes.
Place almonds in a food processor (or kitchen blender) and process until creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary. (The almonds will go from flour-like consistency, to thick chunks and to a bigger ball. Continue to process until it turns to a creamy almond butter - about 10 minutes.)
Transfer the creamy almond butter to a mason jar and screw on a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
NOTES
Be patient! It will take about 10 minutes in the food processor for the almonds to turn into a smooth butter spread. The almonds go through several stages before they turn into spreadable almond butter.
Don’t skip roasting the almonds. This really helps to bring out their natural flavors.
Use unsalted nuts, and then season to your own taste.
Don’t add any liquid to the food processor, this can cause the butter to seize as the oils are released.
If you like, you can add a little raw honey or maple syrup to the creamy nut butter mixture for a hint of sweetness. Be sure you add it at the end. You could also add some ground cinnamon, a pinch of salt, or vanilla extract.
Alternatively to a food processor, you can use a Vitamix or a high-speed blender.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Almond Butter
Amount Per Serving (2 tablespoons)
Calories 154Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 189mg5%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1IU0%
Calcium 71mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
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