Homemade Almond Butter

ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw almonds
• 1–2 tsp ground cinnamon or chai spice or spice of choice
• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup, optional
• ½ tsp vanilla extract, optional
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 1–2 tsp coconut oil or neutral oil, only if needed to blend

instructions

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C.
2. Spread the almonds on a baking tray and roast for 8–10 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden. Let them cool for 5–10 minutes.
3. Add the warm almonds to a food processor and blend. They will go from crumbly, to floury, to clumpy, then eventually smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
4. Once smooth, add cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and maple syrup if using.
5. Blend again until fully combined. If the almond butter thickens too much, add a little oil and blend until creamy.
6. Taste and adjust with more cinnamon, salt, or maple syrup.

notes

• Be patient with the blending, almond butter can take 8–15 minutes depending on your food processor. If you add maple syrup, the texture may thicken slightly, so only add a small amount or balance it with a little oil.