Description
Learn how to make deliciously creamy and smooth almond butter at home with just raw almonds, a bit of oil, and sea salt. This homemade almond butter is perfect for spreading on toast, mixing into overnight oats, yogurt, or even banana bread. This vegan and gluten-free recipe is simple and wholesome, bringing out the nutty flavor of toasted almonds with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Almond Butter
- 3 cups raw almonds
- Avocado oil or another neutral-tasting oil (such as grapeseed), as needed
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Toast Almonds: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the raw almonds evenly on the baking sheet and toast them for 10 minutes or until they become fragrant and lightly browned. Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly to avoid overheating the food processor.
- Process Almonds: Transfer the toasted almonds to a medium food processor. Begin processing the nuts, pulsing to break them down. The almonds will start to get chunky, then clump into a ball, and finally become creamy and smooth. Stop every 30 seconds to 1 minute to scrape down the sides of the bowl and rest the motor. This stage of achieving creamy almond butter takes approximately 15 minutes.
- Add Oil as Needed: If after 15 minutes the almond butter has not fully come together or is still too thick, add avocado oil by the teaspoon to help achieve a smoother consistency. Keep processing until the desired creaminess is reached.
- Season and Serve: Add sea salt to taste and give the almond butter a final quick blend to distribute the salt evenly. Serve your homemade almond butter on toast, mix into overnight oats, oatmeal, yogurt, or use as a spread for banana bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use a food processor with a strong motor to avoid overheating during the long processing time.
- Adding oil is optional and depends on the desired texture; start with a small amount to keep it natural.
- Toast almonds just until fragrant to enhance flavor without burning.
- Store almond butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness for up to 2 weeks.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American