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.