This delicious organic roasted almond butter is a from-scratch nut butter that's out of this world. Forget Trader Joe's almond butter or other storebought varieties. This is where it's at!
While my husband and I are hardcore peanut butter lovers, I'm a big fan of almond butter. I've been buying it for years, but I recently decided to make my own, and let me tell you, it's delicious and easy too!
Roasted Almond Butter
This was inspired by my hazelnut spread recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing bread recipe.
Why You Will Love this Recipe
- It only uses a handful of ingredients.
- It's super easy to make.
- It's homemade so there are no preservatives or additives.
- It's healthy and delicious!
Top Tip:
Be sure to scrape down the sides of your food processor every so often when processing the almonds to ensure an even grind.
Ingredients
You'll only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this raw almond butter recipe, and they're all readily available at your local grocery store. See the recipe card at the end of the post for amounts.
- Raw almonds
- Salt
- Coconut, almond, or avocado oil, OPTIONAL
- Maple syrup, OPTIONAL
- Vanilla extract, OPTIONAL
Substitutions and Variations
- Raw Almonds - Cashews, pecans, walnuts, peanuts, pistachios, or a combination can be used instead. Every tree nut and seed will work.
- Raw Nuts - Blanched or roasted nuts will work.
- Oil - I prefer this almond butter with oil, but you can leave it out.
- Sweetener - maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar work well. You can also leave the sweetener out altogether.
- Spicy - Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes to add some heat
- Spice - Add half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, or pumpkin pie spice to your creamy butter.
- Crunch - If you prefer a very crunchy texture feel free to use dry roasted nuts instead of raw or blanched.
- Powder - Add peanut butter powder or cocoa powder to alter the flavor.
Instructions
This is an incredibly simple recipe that you'll be able to make with no issues whatsoever. The overview is listed here, but you'll find the complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
1: Toast the almonds.
2: Process until buttery. Stop the food processor and scrape down sides periodically, adding your oil of choice slowly for a creamier butter.
3: Sweeten and/or flavor the butter with any of the optional ingredients and enjoy.
Storage
Refrigerator: Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. Stir before using.
Freezer: Freezing is not recommended.
What to Serve with Almond Butter
Use homemade roasted almond butter in your baking, smoothie bowls, on toast, or bananas. So many options and so little time!!
Tips
- Baking time is key when making this recipe as overcooking could lead to bitter-tasting almond butter and undercooking will result in not creamy almond butter
- If you like a little creamier butter, add some coconut oil or your favorite oil, a little at a time until you reach desired consistency.
- To make almond butter you will need a good food processor or blender.
- Start with raw unsalted almonds and then you roast them in the oven.
- Almonds take some time to break down, for oils to come out and start becoming butter.
- Allow the almond butter to cool completely before placing the lid on and refrigerating.
- You always have the option to make a smaller batch at first to test out the flavor and texture before making larger batch, if time permits.
- It can take up to 15 minutes in a food processor before you get smooth almond butter, so be patient.
- Before adding any other ingredients like coconut oil or maple syrup, let your almond butter cool down completely after processing it in the food processor.
- If you do choose to add a sweetener add a little at a time, blending in between additions and tasting until it's as sweet as you desire.
FAQ
Adding oil can create a creamier texture if desired. a small amount of your favorite oil is all that's needed.
Yes, it is important to cool off the roasted almonds before processing them so they don't heat up and dry out too much.
Roasted almonds are not recommended as they will not blend into a creamy texture. If using roasted almonds, reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes.
Use raw almonds for the best results.
Yes, you can use any type of nut or seed as a substitute for almonds in this recipe.
Nut butters have a high fat content. Refrigerating them increasing the life of the butters.
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Organic Almond Butter
Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.
Organic Almond Butter
Ingredients
- 3 cups raw almonds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil almond or avocado oil, OPTIONAL
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup OPTIONAL
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°. Spread the almonds on a large cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, flipping at 5 minutes.
- Remove and cool for 10 minutes.
- Place the almonds in a food processor with the salt and process on high for 10 - 15 minutes, scraping the sides occasionally.
- The almonds will need time to break down and become butter. It will seem coarse and powdery for a little while until finally it becomes butter. Usually within 15 minutes maximum.
- If you like a little creamier butter, add some coconut oil (or other), a little at a time.
- After it has made a nice creamy butter, you can sweeten or flavor your almond butter with a little maple syrup, honey, vanilla or cinnamon.
- Enjoy!
Notes
To make almond butter you will need a good food processor or a high quality blender.
Why roast the almonds? It gives the almond butter a really great flavor, and warm almonds grind easier and release their oil faster.
Patience is the key. Almonds take some time to break down and for the oils to come out and start making the butter.
Use almond butter in your baking, smoothie bowls, on toast or bananas. So many options!
Allow the almond butter to cool completely before placing the lid on and refrigerating. Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks.
Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
Sandra says
Easy straightforward recipe Thanks for sharing it This almond butter tastes so good and we will definitely make again I’m even considering adding a second nut. Which do you recommend? Thank you in advance. We love this recipe and are excited to try it again
Karin and Ken says
As always you’re most welcome! As for recommending a second nut to include that is difficult because I have enjoyed all of the nut combinations we have tried. Right now I have almond pecan butter in the fridge. Last time we made it with walnuts which is delicious too. Pick your favorite nuts and keep trying until you find your perfect blend. You might end up like us, constantly changing it every time because the nut butter always tastes so good! Hope that helps!! Enjoy your day! Karin
Mila says
Love this easy recipe! This almond butter is so good I added maple syrup and a little vanilla the first time. Next we used almonds and walnuts AMAZING. Next time we’re going to use three nuts and I’m sure we will love it too Thx for sharing ❤️
Karin and Ken says
You’re most welcome! I’m so glad you’re having so much fun enjoying this recipe. Thank you for taking the time to let me know you made my day. All the best. Karin