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Almond Butter

This homemade almond butter is so thick, creamy and delicious and it is so easy to make! You just need one ingredient, a blender and 20 minutes to make a batch! Naturally vegan, gluten-free, paleo and whole30.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 154 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups raw almonds

Instructions

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  1. Roast almonds at 350 F for about 10 minutes and chill for 10 minutes.
  2. Place almonds in a food processor (or kitchen blender) and process until creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary. (The almonds will go from flour-like consistency, to thick chunks and to a bigger ball. Continue to process until it turns to a creamy almond butter - about 10 minutes.)
  3. Transfer the creamy almond butter to a mason jar and screw on a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Be patient! It will take about 10 minutes in the food processor for the almonds to turn into a smooth butter spread. The almonds go through several stages before they turn into spreadable almond butter.
  • Don’t skip roasting the almonds. This really helps to bring out their natural flavors.
  • Use unsalted nuts, and then season to your own taste.
  • Don’t add any liquid to the food processor, this can cause the butter to seize as the oils are released.
  • If you like, you can add a little raw honey or maple syrup to the creamy nut butter mixture for a hint of sweetness. Be sure you add it at the end. You could also add some ground cinnamon, a pinch of salt, or vanilla extract.
  • Alternatively to a food processor, you can use a Vitamix or a high-speed blender.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2 tablespoons Calories 154kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 189mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154

% Daily Value*

Serving 2 tablespoons
Calories 154kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 189mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.