It is so easy to make almond butter! You can use either raw almonds or toasted almonds. It just depends on your preference. Raw almonds take longer to process into butter but will yield a lighter flavor. Toasted almonds will turn into butter much quicker and have a stronger smokey flavor.
If you are vegan, paleo or just a clean eater then you’ve probably bought your fair share of almond butter. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also a healthy filling snack with good fats and a bit of protein. However, good quality store-bought almond butter can be expensive! Especially if you want organic or truly raw almonds. I like to get good quality almonds from the farmers market and use those to process into almond butter. It’s fresh, tasty and healthy!
My favorite way to use almond butter it to slather it on apples, celery, paleo bread or any other fruits or baked goods. You can even bake with almond butter or throw it in a smoothie. The possibilities are endless!
Check out my video below on How to Make Almond Butter!
How to make almond butter recipe:
- 2 cups almonds
- If using roasted almonds, spread almonds out on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven at 325° for about 10 minutes.
- If using raw almonds omit step #1. Put almonds into a food processor and blend.
- At first the almonds will turn into a dust-like texture, but continue to mix. Stop and scrape down the sides of the food processor if necessary. I have a cool food processor that I just got that has side scraper things, so you don't have to stop and scrape down the sides (you can check it out here).
- Continue to blend until the oils release and you get a creamy almond-butter texture. This may take up to 5 minutes of blending and stopping to scrape the sides. That's it!
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It takes me 15 minutes approx. to make almond butter this way. Definitely not five!
If you use raw almonds it takes about 5 minutes. Roasted will take 15.
It took me over 15 minutes as well, and I used raw almonds! Maybe your food processor is better 😉
Yes, the time can vary depending on your equipment. My food processor is relatively new, so maybe it’s a little more powerful.
If you soak your almonds first, as recommended to break down the phytic acid, then dry them prior to processing, it takes MUCH longer!
Thanks for the Info HEALTHY REAL FOOD VEGETARIAN 🙂 Doesn’t really matter the exact time as with all recipes you have to take into concideration when making anything 🙂 time of year summer/winter etc 🙂 appliance used some work quicker than others while others don’t get as hot 🙂 quality of ingredients used 🙂 etc etc Im Thankful for showing me how easy it is to make my own nut butter regardless of the time it takes 🙂 Will definately be trying this & experimenting with making other nut butters 🙂 NAMASTE
Sorry it does pay to edit before posting lol 🙂 I meant HEALY 🙂 though by the looks of the recipes I’ve seen so far they would fit into the HEALTHY category 🙂
Thank you Tracy! <3
Exactly what Tracy said! I just mad it with a Ninja processor and it takes a lot of stopping to scrape. I didn’t go as far as creamy because I wanted it to be thicker. I love tbe flavor and am much appreciative for your demo!
Yum!
Hi! I was just wondering – do you know how long this will keep and the best way to store it? Thanks so much! Can’t wait to try it myself.
It’s best to keep it in a jar in the fridge. I’m not sure exactly how long it will keep, but in my experience it will definitely last at least a few months if not more. I’ve never kept it much longer than that in my fridge because I go through it pretty quickly! 😉
About how much butter does 2 cups of almonds make?
It makes about 12-16 oz.
thanks for the recipe! do you know if this would work with seeds instead of nuts?
Would using a Magic Bullet work? Or should I invest in a food processor? I have been wanting to make almond butter and milk. This seems super easy though! Thank you! 🙂
Hi, the recipe sounds fantastic. I would like to add chia seeds, when to you think I should add them in this procedure?
Thank you
Hi sounds great!
what food processor do you have?
Thank you
Took about 30 mins and a used raw almonds. I also put 1 T spoon of
Coconut oil in as well. I’m making Keto brownies with the almond
Butter.
If your food processor is old old has lost some power it can take longer. With my hamilton beach food processor it takes about 5 minutes 🙂
Do you know how many almonds it takes to make about 8 ounces?