How To Make Homemade Almond Butter
Here's a simple recipe with instructions for making homemade almond butter with raw almonds you toast at home.
Ingredients
- 3 c raw almonds whole or sliced
Optional:
- ⅛ t salt
- 1 T sugar or agave syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a single layer, spread the almonds on a baking sheet and heat through for 8 minutes, then use a spatula to turn them and bake for another 8 minutes until fragrant and lightly toasted.
- Allow the almonds to cool for a few minutes.
- Transfer the nuts to a food processor and pulse until the almonds are finely ground.
- Scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor as needed.
- Continue blending the almonds until they release their oils and become smooth and creamy, which can take anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the power of your blender or food processor.
- Stop the blender or food processor and scrape down the sides as needed.
- If desired, add a pinch of salt, sweetener or any other desired seasonings to taste.
- Blend again until well combined.
- Store the almond butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month, checking for signs of spoilage and rancid smells before consuming.
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