Easy Almond Butter (1-ingredient, no oil)
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Easy Almond Butter (1-ingredient, no oil)
Description
The recipe begins by roasting raw almonds in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or in an air fryer at 330°F for 6 minutes. Roasting the almonds brings out deeper flavor and prepares them for blending. After cooling completely, the almonds are transferred to a high-powered blender like a Vitamix and blended on high speed. Using the tamper to press nuts down helps create a creamy texture within 1-2 minutes as the almond oils release.
No oils are added, relying solely on the almonds' natural fats. The result is a smooth and creamy almond butter with a pure almond taste and slight roasted notes. The spread can be stored in an airtight glass container at room temperature once cooled.
The recipe can also be adapted for a food processor, though it usually takes longer blending time and requires occasional scraping. Flavorings such as vanilla, cinnamon, or maple syrup can be added after blending if desired. This method also works well for making mixed nut butter combining cashews, peanuts, pecans, or walnuts using the same process.
Ingredients
- 1 pound almonds about 3.5 cups
Instructions
Roasting Almonds
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Place the almonds on a baking tray and roast for 10-12 minutes.
- Air Fryer: Place the almonds in the air fryer basket and roast at 330 degree fahrenheit for 6 minutes.
- Let the almonds cool completely to room temperature.
Blend in a high power blender
- Transfer the almonds to your Vitamix container.
- Place the lid on your Vitamix. Turn on the blender on high. Use the tamper through the lid as needed to push down on the almonds from the corner. In about 1-2 minutes the creamy almond butter will be ready.
- Transfer to a clean, dry glass air tight container. Don't close the lid until the almond butter is at room temperature.
Notes
- Allow roasted almonds to cool completely at room temperature before blending to avoid condensation in the jar.
- A high-powered blender like Vitamix produces creamy almond butter in about 1-2 minutes; a food processor takes longer and may require scraping sides multiple times.
- Add flavorings such as vanilla, cinnamon, or maple syrup after achieving a smooth consistency for customized taste.
- You can make mixed nut butter by blending almonds with other nuts using this same method.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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