{"id":207072,"date":"2025-04-26T16:17:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T16:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/homemade-almond-butter-just-almonds\/"},"modified":"2025-04-26T16:17:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T16:17:52","slug":"homemade-almond-butter-just-almonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=207072","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Almond Butter (Just Almonds)"},"content":{"rendered":" \r\n
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Learn how easy it is to make homemade almond butter<\/strong> with just 1 ingredient: almonds (and a touch of oil depending on your food processor!). It\u2019s simple, nutritious, and tastes so much better than store bought!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I originally published this tutorial in 2013<\/strong> and have since added new photos and more helpful success tips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have you ever tried making homemade nut butter? It\u2019s wildly simple, and you start with just 2 items: nuts and a reliable food processor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I usually whip up almond butter, and it\u2019s a staple in our house. We go through it quickly because not only is it incredibly flavorful, it\u2019s super versatile. Use it as a dip for apple or pear slices, spread it on toast with jam or honey, blend it into a smoothie, or my favorite: on a spoon with mini chocolate chips on top. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The options most certainly do not stop there. Homemade almond butter is fantastic on top of healthy banana pancakes<\/a>, or used in recipes like flourless almond butter cookies<\/a>, breakfast cookies<\/a>, almond butter sparkle cookies<\/a>, and healthy berry streusel bars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Kinds of Almonds to Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whole almonds are best. I recommend roasted, lightly salted almonds for the optimal flavor. You can use the sliced or slivered varieties, but I find they are a little drier and you need a bit of oil to get things moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m not affiliated with this brand, but I typically use Blue Diamond lightly salted almonds<\/a>. They\u2019re easy to find, blend nicely, and have fantastic flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If using raw almonds, spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet (no need to line it), and toast them in a 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C) oven for 10 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before processing\u2014it\u2019s OK if they\u2019re still a bit warm!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Food Processor to Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dependable, high-quality food processor is a must-have for making homemade almond butter. It\u2019s an essential tool that simplifies countless recipes, including homemade biscuits<\/a> and scones<\/a>, homemade pesto<\/a> and other sauces, crumb crusts like Oreo cookie crust<\/a> and graham cracker crust<\/a>, and treats like rum balls<\/a> and Oreo balls<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A food processor with a 750+ watt motor is best for making almond butter. Here\u2019s what I use and other options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can I Use a Blender to Make Almond Butter?<\/strong>

Yes, but you\u2019ll need a high-powered blender (for example a Vitamix or Blendtec blender). Regular blenders will struggle and may overheat. Additionally, you\u2019ll need to increase the amount of almonds; most blenders need at least 4 cups of food in order to begin blending.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Homemade Almond Butter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You just need 1 ingredient and, if needed to help along your food processor, a teaspoon or 2 of a neutral-tasting oil, such as avocado oil. Or if you don\u2019t mind the flavor, you can use light olive oil or melted coconut oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making homemade almond butter takes around 10\u201315 minutes, depending on your food processor\/blender\u2019s strength. Be patient with it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At first it will look gritty and crumbly, like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then it will get a little chunkier and climb up the sides as it processes. Give it a stir and scrape down the sides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It will begin to clump together as the nuts release their oils:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Continue to blend until smooth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is no additional oil or any other ingredient in there! Just almonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I Add Flavor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One benefit of making your own almond butter is the option to flavor it. After the almond butter has been processed, feel free to add a little cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, and\/or vanilla extract. Or try my recipe for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Salted Maple Almond Butter<\/h2>

For this you need 3 cups (about 400g) whole raw, unsalted almonds. Toss them with 1\/3 cup (80g\/ml) pure maple syrup and 1 Tablespoon melted coconut oil. Spread onto a lined baking sheet and bake at 300\u00b0F (149\u00b0C) for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool for 20 minutes, and then grind them into almond butter using the same instructions as plain almond butter. Once finished, pulse in 1\/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and a sprinkle of sea salt.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Is homemade almond butter cheaper than store-bought? <\/strong>That really depends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some store-bought almond butter is $6\/jar and some is $12\/jar\u2014it depends on the store and the brands\/types they sell. Same goes for buying whole almonds. While you may save a few dollars by making your own almond butter, the real benefit of making almond butter at home is the fresh taste!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Almond Butter Success Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n