Description
Learn how to make your own creamy and delicious Homemade Almond Butter with just a few simple ingredients. This recipe yields a flavorful nut butter that is perfect for spreading on toast, adding to smoothies, or using in baking.
Ingredients
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Almond Butter:
- 3 cups raw almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons neutral oil (optional, such as almond or vegetable oil)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roast Almonds: Spread almonds on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes until fragrant.
- Blend Almonds: Transfer warm almonds to a food processor and blend until creamy.
- Add Oil and Sweetener: If desired, add oil and sweetener for desired consistency and taste.
- Store: Transfer almond butter to a jar and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- For flavored almond butter, try adding cinnamon or vanilla extract.
- Roasting the almonds enhances flavor, but you can skip for a raw version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
