Rich and creamy almond butter tastes even better when it’s made from scratch. Almonds and other nuts are powerful sources of plant protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Drizzle almond butter on top of your smoothie bowls for an extra boost of nutrition.
Ingredients
-
4
cup
Almonds
-
1 1/2
cup
Coconut Oil
-
1
tbsp
Honey
– or Maple Syrup
-
1/4
tsp
Sea Salt
– optional
Directions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2
Spread almonds on an oven-safe sheet pan. Roast for 15 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before blending.
3
Add warm roasted almonds and room temperature coconut oil to the pitcher to the pitcher and cover with the pitcher lid.
4
PULSE 3 times for 2 seconds each to break down almonds into uniform small pieces then add the honey and salt.
5
Select MEDIUM and blend for 2 minutes.
Notes
If ingredients aren’t blending evenly, insert the tamper through the hole in the pitcher lid and stir to redistribute the mixture. Stop blending as needed to scrape the almond pieces from the side of your vessel.
The almond butter can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 months.