Description
Experience the creamy delight of homemade almond butter—perfect for spreading, dipping, or adding to smoothies. Simple and customizable, it’s a wholesome treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread raw almonds on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes until fragrant.
- Allow almonds to cool slightly, then transfer to a food processor. Blend until they resemble coarse flour.
- Continue blending for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add salt and optional sweetener if desired; blend again until fully incorporated.
- If the mixture is too thick, drizzle in neutral oil while blending until you achieve your preferred consistency.
- Transfer almond butter to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in cinnamon or vanilla extract during blending.
- You can also try different nut ratios by combining almonds with cashews or hazelnuts for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 9.0g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3.4g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Protein: 3.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg