How to Make Almond Butter
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How to Make Almond Butter
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How to Make Almond Butter guides you through toasting raw almonds to bring out their aroma, then blending them in a food processor until smooth. The process starts with a 10-minute toast at 350°F, which tenderizes and intensifies the nut flavor. The almonds undergo continuous processing with periodic scraping to help break down chunks and, if needed, a little avocado oil is added to achieve a spreadable texture.
The resulting almond butter is creamy and smooth, seasoned with sea salt to taste. It can be used on toast, stirred into overnight oats or yogurt, or incorporated into baked goods like banana bread. This homemade version offers control over texture and salt level compared to store-bought varieties.
Ingredients
- 3 cups almond raw
- avocado oil as necessary, or another neutral-tasting oil, such as grapeseed oil
- salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the almonds in an even layer on the baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes, or until fragrant. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Transfer the toasted almonds to a medium food processor. Process until very smooth, stopping every 30 seconds to 1 minute to scape down the sides of the bowl, as necessary, and to give the food processor's motor a break. The mixture will be chunky at first. Then, it'll thicken into a ball, and finally, it will become creamy and smooth. The whole process should take about 15 minutes.
- If the almond butter still isn't coming together after 15 minutes, add avocado oil, 1 teaspoon at a time, to help the mixture blend.
- Season to taste with salt, and serve on toast, overnight oats, oatmeal, yogurt, or banana bread. Find more serving suggestions in the post above.
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