Homemade Almond Butter

Learn how to make a simple homemade almond butter, plus find out ways to use almond butter for sandwiches, sandwich dressing, baking and so much more.

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Course: condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: almond butter cups

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 10

Blending Time: 10

Total Time: 22

Servings: servings

Calories: 207kcal

Author: Don't Mess With Mama

Equipment

1 Food processor
1 Baking sheet

Ingredients

2 cups almonds
1/4 tsp salt

Optional additions

1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup
1 tsp coconut oil to make it extra creamy

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread almonds on a baking sheet and roast in the oven at for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Skip this step if you're using sprouted and dried almonds.
When done, let them cool for a few minutes.
Place them in a food processor and blend on high for about 10 minutes or until smooth.
Add salt to taste (usually about 1/8 to 1/4 tsp salt) and blend again for a few seconds. Omit the salt for an unsalted almond butter.
For extra flavor, you could add 1vanilla extract, dash of cinnamon, or even raw honey or maple syrup in the food processor for the last minute of mixing.
For a creamy almond butter, add 1-2 tsp of coconut oil while it's mixing in the food processor.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

This recipe makes about 1 cup of almond butter = 16 tablespoons.

One serving = 2 tablespoons.

Nutrition facts do not include optional additions.

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