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    How to make Almond Butter

    Published on Aug 19, 2020 · Last updated on Aug 24, 2021 ·

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    Learn how to make almond butter at home using only almonds and a food processor! Get all the health benefits of almond butter, without any of the added sugars and aromas of store-bought nut butter! Flavor variations + recipe ideas included.

    a jar of almond butter with a spoon

    This Homemade Almond Butter is ultra-thick and so uber creamy, and it tastes like warm, freshly roasted almonds. Sounds like something you could enjoy? Come along  - I am pretty sure you will enjoy the ride! But be warned, this stuff is so good, you might not be able to go back to store-bought ever again!

    But that's ok because almond butter is pretty affordable, too.  The cost savings obviously depend largely on the almond butter you usually get. I've seen them for as cheap as seven dollars, so not much saving there. But the good organic brands can cost as much as seventeen dollars per jar and our product will be just as high-quality for way less. That, I can guarantee.

    close-up of a jar of almond butter with a sliver spoon sticking from it

    Knowing how to make almond butter at home is a life skill, you guys, and with my step-by-step photos, it's also a walk in the park. If only all life skills could be so easily acquired.

    As for the ingredients, we have well, almonds - raw and organic, if possible. No added oil required but you can add some seasoning (check further down in the post)! The whole process is similar to making your own peanut butter but when it comes to almond butter you might need a little extra bit patience as they take longer to toast.

    At first, you’ll think you’re failing, that it’ll never get past the crumbly stage but be patient and the almond butter magic will eventually happen!

    homemade almond butter in a small glass jar with some butter running down the side

    How to make Almond Butter:

    picture collage demonstrating how almonds are being toasted for making almond butter at home

    Step 1 & 2 - Start by roasting the almonds if you haven't bought roasted almonds. Preheat the oven to 325F / 160 C. Spread the almonds in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Roast for 10-15 minutes, stirring once or twice to avoid scorching. Remove from the oven and let them cool a bit.

    Step 3 -  Transfer the almonds to the bowl of your food processor fitted with the S-blade.

    almonds being ground in a food processor to make almond butter

    Step 4 -9 - Process the almonds until a creamy butter forms. Scrape the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula regularly.

    The almonds will pass through different stages: crushed, powder, powdery paste, thicker paste, thick paste with a couple of dry bits, and finally creamy paste.

    collage demonstrating the stages of almonds being ground to almond butter

    Patience! It can take up to 15 minutes. Just keep processing until you get a perfect consistency. If your food processor is becoming too hot, take a break and start again when it has cooled down.

    I don’t recommend sealing the almond butter until it’s completely cool so that it doesn’t create steam inside the jar.  This might cause your nut butter to spoil quicker.

    a small jar of homemade almond butter with a spoon sticking in

     

    Homemade Almond Butter Tips

    • Patience is key. It might seem like your almonds will never turn into creamy nut butter, but they always do. Just don’t give up!
    • Roasting is flavor! Roasting the almonds yourself only takes 10 minutes, and it’s absolutely worth it, flavorwise. I recommend you buy raw almonds and roast them in the oven yourself. Warm almonds also blend more easily and offer the maximum fresh almond flavor.
    • I use a food processor to make my almond butter, but you can use a powerful blender like a Vitamix if you’d prefer (a regular blender wouldn't work here)

    Flavor Variations:

    For a maple cinnamon nut butter, I like to blend ½ tsp cinnamon,  ½ tsp vanilla, and  1 tbsp maple syrup into about ½ cup of homemade almond butter to make it taste extra special.

    For a chocolate version, blend 3-4 tsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp vanilla, and 3 tsp maple syrup into ½ cup of nut butter. Honey and sea salt are also great additions. Note that cocoa powder will thicken almond butter a bit. If you find yours has thickened more than you like, you can thin it out with additional syrup.

    You could also go ahead and create a mixed nut butter by adding some raw cashews, walnuts, or pecans to replace some of the almonds. Just roast them all on the sheet pan together.

    overhead shot of a small jar with homemade almond butter with almonds on the side

    How to store homemade almond butter?

    Homemade almond butter will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks. So shorter than store-bought which may keep for months due to preservatives. If you want to store almond butter without a fridge or cooler, choose a cool, dry, dark place.

    a jar of easy homemade almond butter with a spoon

    What to make with almond butter?

    I love this homemade almond butter spread on rice crackers or on whole-grain toast with some sliced bananas and/or berries on top. Or topped with a teaspoon of chia blueberry jam. You can also spread some almond butter on quick breads, like my lemon blueberry bread or my paleo banana bread. Or, blend it into smoothies or swirl it into yogurt for extra protein.

    Need a cool idea for summer? These frozen banana bites - just use almond instead of peanut butter.

    overhead shot of rice wafers topped with almond butter and banana slices

    Then, there's the whole world of desserts!

    My favorite baking recipes using homemade almond butter are:

    • Almond Butter Blondies 
    • Raspberry Almond Butter Bars 

    picture collage of almond butter blondies and bars

     

    a jar of homemade almond butter with a spoon
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    How to make Almond Butter

    Learn how to make almond butter at home using only almonds and a food processor! Get all the health benefits of almond butter, without any of the added sugars and aromas of store-bought nut butter! Flavor variations + recipe ideas included in the post above

    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword almond butter recipe, food processor nut butter, homemade almond butter
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 32 tablespoons - about 2 cups
    Calories 102 kcal
    Author Marie of Not Enough Cinnamon

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups almonds unsalted, ideally raw

    Instructions

    1. Start by roasting the almonds if you haven't bought roasted almonds.

      Preheat oven to 325F / 160 C. Spread almonds in a single layer on a large baking sheet.

      Roast for 10-15 minutes, stirring once or twice to avoid scorching. Remove from the oven and let them cool a bit.

    2. Transfer the almonds to the bowl of your food processor fitted with the S-blade.

    3. Process almonds until a creamy butter forms.

      Scrape the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula regularly.

      The almonds will pass through different stages (see the pictures above in the post): crushed, powder, powdery paste, thicker paste, thick paste with a couple of dry bits, and finally creamy paste.

      It can take up to 15 minutes. Keep processing until you get a perfect consistency. If your processor is becoming too hot, take a break and start again when it has cooled down.

    Recipe Notes

    • Patience is key. It might seem like your almonds will never turn into creamy nut butter, but they always do. Just don’t give up!
    • Roasting is flavor! Roasting the almonds yourself only takes 10 minutes, and it’s absolutely worth it, flavorwise. I recommend you buy raw almonds and roast them in the oven yourself. Warm almonds also blend more easily and offer the maximum fresh almond flavor.
    • I use a food processor to make my almond butter, but you can use a powerful blender like a Vitamix if you’d prefer.
    Nutrition Facts
    How to make Almond Butter
    Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon)
    Calories 102 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Potassium 126mg4%
    Carbohydrates 3g1%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Protein 3g6%
    Calcium 47mg5%
    Iron 0.7mg4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published on November 6, 2013 and republished in August 2020 with a slightly updated recipe, new photos and more tips.

    If you enjoyed this tutorial on how to make almond butter, don’t forget to rate the recipe below and let me know how it went in the comments – I love hearing from you! You can also follow me on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook for more deliciousness and behind-the-scenes!

     

    My favorite recipes using nut butter:

    • Thai Chicken Patties And Spiralized Veggies Bowl With Peanut Sauce
    • Vegan Mango And Avocado Summer Rolls With Peanut Sauce
    • Asian Slaw With Ginger Peanut Dressing 
    • Salted Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
    • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chips Fruit Dip
    • PB & J Overnight Oats
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
    • Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
    • Healthier Peanut Butter And Chocolate Cookies
    • Healthier Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
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    Comments

    1. Susan

      November 07, 2013 at 10:46 am

      I started making my own almond butter when I discovered how expensive it was in the stores - and how unappetizing looking it was. I use raw almonds instead of roasted, and I like the subtle flavor of them. Patience is definitely the key, especially since it takes about 3 times as long to get the almond butter to the right consistency as it does to get peanut butter there. Homemade nut butters are so easy, so healthy, and less expensive than store bought. I would suggest that people wear noise-cancelling headphones when making nut butters because the extended period of loud noise from the food processor can be harmful to your hearing.

      • Rueth

        April 09, 2017 at 11:28 pm

        The most "buttery" one I have ever made was with macadamia nuts...but then again that is the most expensive (

    2. Julia

      November 11, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      I am a big fan of making my own almond butter! It is so fresh!

      • marie

        December 04, 2013 at 4:23 am

        I'm a convert too now!

    3. 40A.

      August 14, 2018 at 11:17 pm

      I got to admit that I have never made almond butter at home as my food processor is huge and I'd basically need a kilo of nuts for it to work properly! But I guess I will give it a shot either way.Maybe with a pinch of cinnamon added ?! I looks too good!

    4. Sue

      August 22, 2020 at 4:15 am

      There is nothing better than homemade nut butters, but almond butter has to be the best of them all, yours looks incredibly creamy!

      • Marie

        August 25, 2020 at 5:39 pm

        Thanks Sue, I love making homemade nut butters too! 🙂

    5. Chef Mireille

      August 22, 2020 at 5:20 am

      Love this all natural almond butter without the added salt and sugar often added to the store bought versions. I love putting it in the batter when I make pancakes. Will definitely try this myself the next time.

      • Marie

        August 25, 2020 at 5:01 pm

        Almond butter pancakes?! I need to try that ASAP! Thanks Mireille 🙂

    6. Alexandra

      August 22, 2020 at 5:38 am

      This is so much better than anything that you could by from the store! So many delicious ways to use it, and it also makes a great gift 🙂

      • Marie

        August 25, 2020 at 5:01 pm

        I never thought of gifting some, but you're right, they'd make a cute gift! Thanks Alexandra 🙂

    7. Genevieve

      August 22, 2020 at 5:48 am

      Homemade almond butter is the way to do life! This recipe looks so good. I love your jars too! Where are they from?

      • Marie

        August 25, 2020 at 5:00 pm

        Thank you Genevieve! They are actually old yogurt pots that I bought in France (just for the jars lol) a while back

    8. Patty at Spoonabilities

      August 22, 2020 at 5:53 am

      I'm drooling over here! I love love love almond butter and have never thought of making it at home! This is so easy! I can't wait to try it.

      • Marie

        August 25, 2020 at 4:57 pm

        You won't look back when you try it at home! So easy and so many flavor options!

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