This Homemade Almond Butter is ultra smooth and creamy. It has one ingredient and is ready in less than 30 minutes.
What is your favorite type of nut butter? I'll admit, mine is Mixed Nut Butter -- I love the depth of flavor.
But almond butter is high on my list, especially this Homemade Almond Butter, which is super smooth and creamy. There is nothing better than nut butter with a perfect consistency and without any additives like sugar or oil.
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Why I love Homemade Almond Butter
- One ingredient - all you need is almonds! And maybe a pinch of salt. No oils or other additives here!
- Dietary needs - almond butter is dairy-free, plant-based, oil-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free
- Saves you money - store-bought almond butter is expensive! It's much cheaper to buy raw almonds (especially if you buy them in bulk) and make your own butter
- Smooth and creamy - I don't know about you, but I hate opening up a store-bought jar of almond butter just to find a crumbly spread that doesn't at all resemble "butter". When you make homemade almond butter you have full control over how creamy you make the butter (sooo that means all the creaminess!!)
Health Benefits of Almonds
Almonds are full of good-for-you nutrients. Almonds contain arguably the best nutrient: fiber. They also have vitamin E, manganese, and magnesium. Almonds can improve cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure levels. Nuts in general are great for weight loss.
Additionally, the skin of almonds contains antioxidants. This is one of the best arguments for making Homemade Almond Butter instead of buying store bought. When you make your own, you can ensure you're using almonds with the skins on so you get all those powerful antioxidants!
Even if you don't care so much about all the 'health stuff' almonds are straight-up delicious. Eat up 🙂
How to make Homemade Almond Butter
Homemade Almond Butter is so easy to make. It's just one ingredient (you guessed it): almonds.
Step 1. Heat the almonds in the oven. This will drastically reduce your processing time. Roasting helps the almonds release their natural oils which will help to create smooth, creamy almond butter in less time.
Step 2. When you can smell the almonds in the oven, it's time to take them out. Pour them straight into your food processor and process until smooth.
The key to super smooth almond butter is allowing a couple extra minutes of processing. Once you see the almonds turn into almond butter it can be tempting to just turn off the food processor and devour your creation. BUT if you wait a couple more minutes until you can hear the almond butter sloshing on the sides of the food processor, you will end up with a much smoother butter.
How to store Homemade Almond Butter
Store your almond butter in an airtight container. I like to use mason jars to store all my nut butters. They work great!
If you plan to use it all within a few months, you can leave it at room temperature. If not, store in the refrigerator to prevent the nut butter from going rancid.
What to make with Homemade Almond Butter
I love nut butters! They are so versatile and I use them in so many recipes. Almond butter has a great neutral flavor so it doesn't subtract from a dish, but adds a depth of flavor from the high fat content. It's perfect! Here are some of my favorite recipes to make using my homemade almond butter:
FAQ
Yes. Although nuts are generally shelf stable, nut butters can go bad after a long enough time. Nut butters like almond butter can easily last 6 months on a shelf, or a year or so in the fridge.
No! I prefer my nut butters at room temperature, so I never refrigerate them. Refrigeration also makes nut butters harder to stir and less creamy. Nuts are fairly shelf stable and can last many months without refrigeration.
If you want to refrigerate, you definitely can though!
Yes! Almonds do not contain gluten, so most almond butters should be gluten free. If you are celiac or extra sensitive, make sure to check that your nut butter wasn't processed on equipment that also handles gluten.
Same for the homemade version. This almond butter only contains almonds, so as long as your almonds have been processed without contacting gluten, the almond butter is totally gluten free.
Recipe Prayer
Lord thank you for the gift of our hands which guide us in making beautiful creations. Let us use our hands to glorify you. Amen.
More homemade nut butters
Making homemade nut butter becomes habit once you get used to it! Soon you'll be making all your nut butters at home:
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Almond Butter (Smooth & Creamy)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups Raw Almonds
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Arrange the almonds on a baking sheet and heat in the oven until you can smell their fragrance. It is okay if the almonds go in the oven while it is heating up.
- Remove the almonds from the oven and place in a food processor. Process until smooth. Scrape down the sides if you need to. For a very creamy butter, continue to process the butter until you can hear the almond butter sloshing on the sides of the bowl. Remove and store in a jar. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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