How to Make Almond Butter
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(15)
Ingredients
12 servings
- 3 cups raw almonds
- Avocado oil or another neutral-tasting oil, such as grapeseed, as necessary
- Sea salt, to taste
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Transfer the toasted almonds to a medium food processor. Process until very smooth, stopping every 30 seconds to 1 minute to scrape 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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Season to taste with salt, and serve on toast, overnight oats, oatmeal, yogurt, or banana bread. Find more serving suggestions in the post above.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
Adding a pinch of sea salt gives the almond butter a richer, more complex flavor.
If the mixture is still thick and gritty after 15 minutes of processing, add a neutral oil, 1 teaspoon at a time, to help it blend.
