How to Make Raw Almond Butter

Learning how to make thin and creamy almond butter at home is as easy as ever! With a food processor, salt, and some almonds, you can create your very own homemade almond butter that tastes good!

You may also want to check out how to make homemade cashew butter.

Homemade almond butter is naturally thin, creamy, and runny – the perfect texture for when you’re adding almond butter to baking recipes, overnight oats, drizzling over fruit, etc. You won’t ever want store-bought almond butter again because this recipe is so yummy, easy, and cost-effective.

All you need is a food processor (or Vitamix!) to make raw almond butter at home. In only a few minutes, you’ll have delicious nut butter ready to be eaten or stored in a jar until ready to use. I love keeping homemade almond butter around the house because it’s rich in protein and tastes so yummy in smoothies or lunch boxes with apples.

Highlights

• Easy to make: Making almond butter at home is super simple because all you need is a food processor or high-speed blender. Just grab some almonds, place them in the blender, and blend!
• Naturally filling: Raw almond butter is naturally high in Omega-3s, protein, amino acids, fats, and healthy carbs which makes it the perfect snack for whenever you’re trying to eat healthily.
• Great for meal prep: Prepare for the week by making a batch of almond butter to keep at home or work. All you have to do is open the jar to start snacking!
• Cheaper than store-bought: You’ll get your money’s worth by buying almonds in bulk and preparing your almond butter at home, plus you’ll have plenty of leftovers.

What’s Healthier Almond or Peanut Butter?

Both are rich in nutrients, healthy fats, fiber, and protein, but almond butter is slightly more nutritional because it has less sugar than peanut butter. Although peanut butter has a little more sugar than almond butter, it contains more protein.

How to make Almond Butter

You’ll want to make this raw, creamy almond butter again and again. In just very few steps, you’ll have your favorite nut butter ready in no time!

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, spread a thin layer of almonds onto a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Once the oven has fully preheated, place the baking tray with almonds into the oven. Toast the almonds in the oven for ten minutes, stirring halfway. Remove the almonds from the oven and allow them to cool for ten minutes.

Next, place the toasted and cooled almonds into a food processor (or blender.) Lightly pulse the almonds little by little, pause to clean the sides of the food processor, then continue to chop the almonds until they become smooth.

This step takes the longest. The almond butter will eventually get creamier and creamier as you keep blending it. Keep blending until the almond butter starts to become thin and ultra-creamy like below.

Finally, you can add your add-ins like salt or spices. Add one teaspoon of salt, then continue to blend the almond butter.

Once the almond butter has become runny and the salt has been added, it’s ready to be served or stored. Carefully, pour the almond butter into a jar with a tight-fitting lid so it remains fresh until you’re ready to eat it.

Enjoy! Raw almond butter is tasty with crackers, banana slices, other types of fruit, oats, milkshakes, smoothies, etc. There are so many uses for natural almond butter!

Frequently Asked Questions

Notes and Tips

• Even though it may seem like the almond butter will never get creamy, it will get there! Just keep blending in the food processor until it starts to become creamy and thin.
• Toasting the almonds brings out the naturally nutty flavors and makes the almond butter more delicious.
• Store the almond butter leftovers either in the refrigerator or in a cool dry spot at room temperature.

Ways to Use Almond Butter

There are so many tasty ways to enjoy almond butter; it’s the perfect solution for whenever you need a pick-me-up.

• Smoothies
• Overnight oats
• Sandwiches
• Drizzle over fruit
• Sauces
• Protein shakes
• Ice cream
• Fudge

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