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Almond Butter

There’s something so grounding about making your own homemade Almond Butter; all it takes is a little patience! Roasted almonds, a touch of salt, and a strong food processor. This easy almond butter recipe creates a smooth, creamy spread that’s perfect for toast, oatmeal, baking, or spoonfuls straight from the jar. Once you make it yourself, you’ll never go back to store-bought.
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Servings: 2.5 cups
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3½ cups raw almonds
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350d.
  • Spread almonds onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake almonds for 15-20 minutes until they start to brown and become fragrant.
  • Carefully add nuts to a food processor.
  • Turn on the processor and blend for 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and then continue blending. This process should take 7-10 minutes, depending on the strength of your food processor.
  • Add salt and process until the nut butter is very smooth and creamy.
  • Transfer to a mason jar. Keep in the pantry for up to 1 month.

Watch How to Make Almond Butter

Notes

Adding salt isn't mandatory, but it makes this nut butter next-level delicious. Please add the salt.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Almond Butter
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
1159
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
100
g
154
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
25
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
63
g
Sodium
 
467
mg
20
%
Potassium
 
1468
mg
42
%
Carbohydrates
 
43
g
14
%
Fiber
 
25
g
104
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
42
g
84
%
Vitamin A
 
2
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
539
mg
54
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.