One week the price was $19 for a 16 oz jar of almond butter. Two weeks later it was $24. That’s over a 26% hike. Almond Butter: Cheaper, Easy to Make at Home. I hope it sits on the shelf until the expiration date. No point in ranting about how retailers and food suppliers are padding their prices under the guise of inflationary costs because they are.
Make it At Home
First shop around. Chances are your grocery is going to be higher than what you’ll find online, organic or not. You want raw, unsalted whole almonds. Then have control over the ingredients you’re going to use. Avoid using palm oil.
Homemade Almond Butter
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade almond butter.
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 1 blender optional
- 1 immersion blender optional
- 1 16 oz mason jar
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1/4 tsp sea salt optional
- 1-2 tbsp honey optional
- 1-2 tbsp coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned. Let them cool for a few minutes.
- Transfer the almonds to a food processor or high-speed blender. Add the salt (if using) and blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, until the almonds are finely ground.
- Scrape down the sides of the processor or blender, and continue blending for another 2-3 minutes, until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.
- Taste the almond butter and add honey or coconut oil (if using) to taste. Blend for another 30 seconds to combine.
- Transfer the almond butter to a jar with a tight-fitting lid, and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Notes
For making almond butter, there are a few alternatives to coconut oil that you can use: Olive oil: Olive oil is a great option for making almond butter. It has a mild flavor that won’t overpower the almond taste, and it’s high in healthy monounsaturated fats. Use a light-tasting olive oil for the best results. Avocado oil: Avocado oil is another good option for making almond butter. It has a neutral flavor and a high smoke point, making it a great choice for high-heat blending. Grapeseed oil: Grapeseed oil is another neutral-tasting oil that works well for making almond butter. It has a high smoke point and is rich in healthy fats and antioxidants. Almond oil: If you’re looking for an oil with a similar flavor profile to almonds, you can use almond oil instead of coconut oil. It’s high in healthy fats and has a light, nutty flavor that complements the almonds. Sunflower oil: Sunflower oil is a mild-tasting oil that’s also a good option for making almond butter. It’s high in healthy fats and has a high smoke point, making it suitable for high-heat blending. Note that you can also make almond butter without any oil at all, but it may be more difficult to achieve a smooth and creamy texture.
For making almond butter, there are a few alternatives to coconut oil that you can use: Olive oil: Olive oil is a great option for making almond butter. It has a mild flavor that won’t overpower the almond taste, and it’s high in healthy monounsaturated fats. Use a light-tasting olive oil for the best results. Avocado oil: Avocado oil is another good option for making almond butter. It has a neutral flavor and a high smoke point, making it a great choice for high-heat blending. Grapeseed oil: Grapeseed oil is another neutral-tasting oil that works well for making almond butter. It has a high smoke point and is rich in healthy fats and antioxidants. Almond oil: If you’re looking for an oil with a similar flavor profile to almonds, you can use almond oil instead of coconut oil. It’s high in healthy fats and has a light, nutty flavor that complements the almonds. Sunflower oil: Sunflower oil is a mild-tasting oil that’s also a good option for making almond butter. It’s high in healthy fats and has a high smoke point, making it suitable for high-heat blending. Note that you can also make almond butter without any oil at all, but it may be more difficult to achieve a smooth and creamy texture.
