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    Home » Course » Chutneys, Dips & Sauces

    Published: Jun 4, 2012 · Modified: Apr 12, 2023 by Nisha · This post may contain affiliate links · 56 Comments

    Homemade Almond Butter

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    On the days I “do” eat breakfast (I know, bad habit), I religiously eat toast with peanut butter and banana.  almond butter 001
    After my mom handed me a huge packet of raw almonds from Costco, I figured since I won't be munching on nuts all day, I might as well make Almond Butter.almond butter 008
    There is some controversy regarding nutrition between using raw almonds vs. roasting the almonds, some argue the nutrition is lost during the roasting process, quite honestly, I’m not sure which one is better so I just figured I'd be lazy and use raw almonds.almond butter 017
    After 3 tries of making this delicious nut butter, I finally got it right, right in terms of the sweetness and consistency.  almond butter 027
    While making almond butter, you really do need to watch the consistency of the butter especially towards the final stages, else the oil in the almonds separates from the butter and then you’ll be left with a consistency that is not spreadable.almond butter 033
    The best part about my almond butter is I used Turbinado Brown Sugar to sweeten the butter, hence while I was eating spoonfuls of this stuff straight out of the jar, I was biting on sugar crystals.  Almond Butter totally curbs my dessert cravings, but I have to keep reminding myself that just because something is good for me doesn't mean I can go overboard.  almond butter 041
    Let me know how it goes if you decide to make Almond Butter, I promise you it is so much better than the store bought stuff.  Enjoy!almond butter 055


    NUTRITION: Almonds help lower cholesterol and are an excellent source of the antioxidant Vitamin E.  In addition, they lower the rise in blood sugar.


    INGREDIENTS (enough to fill a 8.5 ounce jar and some extra):

    • Almonds – 2 cups (raw, unsalted)
    • Sugar in the Raw Turbinado Brown Sugar  – 2 tbsp
    • Canola Oil – 1 tbsp
    • salt – just a small pinch



    DIRECTIONS (THE ENTIRE PROCESS WILL TAKE BETWEEN 13 TO 15 MINUTES):
    1. Using a food processor, start with 2 cups of raw almonds.  almond butter 056
    2. Blend for a few minutes.  almond butter 059
    3. Keep checking in between to scrape down the sides.
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    4. Eventually the consistency of the butter will be as follows…almond butter 064
    5. Blend some more.almond butter 067
    6. Around the 11th or 12th minute, you should have a dough shaped look of almond butter.almond butter 071
    7. Stay close… blend for another 30 seconds to a minute and eventually you’ll have just the right consistency around the 13th minute, smooth and creamy… just like that.almond butter 237
    8. Add brown sugar, oil, and just a small pinch of salt.almond butter 239
    9. Now PULSE about 5 to 10 times, BE CAREFUL DURING THIS STEP BECAUSE IF YOU PULSE TOO LONG THE CONSISTENCY OF THE ALMOND BUTTER WILL GO FROM THIS (left image – smooth and creamy) TO THIS (right image – a little chunky)…
    almond butter 241sweet 16 123

    10. This is what you should have... smooth and creamy.
    almond butter 241

    11. Add the almond butter to a jar.  Store in a cool area, stays good for about 2 weeks.
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    12. Heaven!almond butter 072


    TELL ME: Have you ever made almond butter at home?  What other goodies do you add to your almond butter?  

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    1. kristina @ love & zest says

      September 07, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      ohhhhmygeee! this looks amazing.

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        September 08, 2016 at 1:28 am

        Thanks. It tastes amazing, I hope you try it. 🙂

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    2. honeywhatscooking says

      January 13, 2013 at 9:32 pm

      @Mary - haha.. Costco just had the best prices on nuts, I can't believe how expensive they are outside. Vitamix is awesome, I need to seriously invest in that. Oh, I can't wait to make walnut butter and pecan butter, the possibilities are endless. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Mary @ Fit and Fed says

      January 13, 2013 at 6:32 pm

      I make almond butter from raw almonds from Costco, too! I use my Vitamix, which pares the time down to a couple of minutes. I also make walnut butter. I don't put in anything but the nuts themselves.

      Reply
    4. honeywhatscooking says

      December 17, 2012 at 2:25 am

      @Nonnie - haha.. believe it or not, this is my dessert substitute when I feel the pounds coming on. I'll have to make a batch after the holidays. 🙂

      Reply
    5. Nonnie says

      December 16, 2012 at 4:38 pm

      Try that spoonful of almond butter with a topping of a few chocolate chips! It has now become my dessert of choice!!

      Reply
    6. honeywhatscooking says

      December 06, 2012 at 5:22 am

      @sandra - there are so many sizes offered by Rocco Quattro, or you can even check Kerr - that's really popular, think you can order online. Crate & Barrel and Sur La Table will have really nice ones. Good luck! 🙂

      Reply
    7. sandra says

      December 05, 2012 at 6:17 am

      I will look for that, although I may need a bigger size as my finished almond butter is usually more than 8 oz I think...but I love the small jar! Thanks so much 🙂

      Reply
    8. sandra says

      December 04, 2012 at 4:16 am

      Hi, what size is your mason jar? I love it, its so cute and i've been making my own almond butter too I add coconut oil, raw sugar and salt...yours looks really good!

      Reply
    9. honeywhatscooking says

      February 02, 2019 at 3:11 am

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
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