Description
Homemade almond butter is a creamy and nutritious spread made from just raw almonds, perfect for enhancing your breakfast or snack. With its rich texture and nutty flavor, this simple recipe allows you to enjoy a wholesome treat that’s free from preservatives and added sugars. Spread it on toast, blend it into smoothies, or enjoy it straight from the jar for an instant boost of healthy fats and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread almonds on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes until fragrant.
- Allow the almonds to cool for 5 minutes.
- Transfer roasted almonds to a food processor and blend on high speed until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add salt and sweetener if desired; blend until fully incorporated.
- Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (32g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg