So I guess I’m a little late the party, but I’m hooked on almond butter, especially now that I’m making it myself. Peanut butter has long been my go-to snack, but recently almond butter has emerged as my healthier alternative. Almond butter, in my opinion,…
What you'll need
Ingredients
Homemade Toasted Almond Butter
2 cups raw almonds
¼-3/4 sea salt, optional
2 teaspoons honey, agave, maple syrup, or to taste
The method
Directions
01
Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat to 350 degrees F.
02
Spread almonds on rimmed cookie sheet and bake until fragrant 5-7 minutes, remove from oven and cool completely.
03
Transfer almonds to the bowl of a food processor and process for 6 – 8 minutes or until the consistency is smooth. Stop the machine a few times to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
04
Sprinkle sea salt and sweetener (if using) over top and process to combine.
05
With a rubber spatula, scrape the almond butter from the work bowl into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.
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Even if you don’t follow a gluten-free diet, this recipe is worth trying and is guaranteed to satisfy. Tender and moist, the muffins have a slightly tropical flavor thanks to coconut sugar and flour.
This is an excellent dinner recipe that’s completely satisfying and requires only one pan! I love home cooking but hate all the kitchen cleanup some dishes require. This hearty comfort food can be thrown together fast and requires just a few simple ingredie…
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Cook Like James
Easy Homemade Toasted Almond Butter
Prep
Cook
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So I guess I’m a little late the party, but I’m hooked on almond butter, especially now that I’m making it myself. Peanut butter has long been my go-to snack, but recently almond butter has emerged as my healthier alternative. Almond butter, in my opinion,…
Ingredients
Homemade Toasted Almond Butter
2 cups raw almonds
¼-3/4 sea salt, optional
2 teaspoons honey, agave, maple syrup, or to taste
Cook Like James · The method
Directions
1
Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat to 350 degrees F.
2
Spread almonds on rimmed cookie sheet and bake until fragrant 5-7 minutes, remove from oven and cool completely.
3
Transfer almonds to the bowl of a food processor and process for 6 – 8 minutes or until the consistency is smooth. Stop the machine a few times to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4
Sprinkle sea salt and sweetener (if using) over top and process to combine.
5
With a rubber spatula, scrape the almond butter from the work bowl into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.
Cook Like James
Easy Homemade Toasted Almond Butter
Prep
Cook
Yield
So I guess I’m a little late the party, but I’m hooked on almond butter, especially now that I’m making it myself. Peanut butter has long been my go-to snack, but recently almond butter has emerged as my healthier alternative. Almond butter, in my opinion,…
Ingredients
Homemade Toasted Almond Butter
2 cups raw almonds
¼-3/4 sea salt, optional
2 teaspoons honey, agave, maple syrup, or to taste
Directions
1
Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat to 350 degrees F.
2
Spread almonds on rimmed cookie sheet and bake until fragrant 5-7 minutes, remove from oven and cool completely.
3
Transfer almonds to the bowl of a food processor and process for 6 – 8 minutes or until the consistency is smooth. Stop the machine a few times to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4
Sprinkle sea salt and sweetener (if using) over top and process to combine.
5
With a rubber spatula, scrape the almond butter from the work bowl into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.
