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Published: Dec 11, 2017 · Modified: May 4, 2020 by Libby Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment · 826 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article.

One-Ingredient Almond Butter

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One-Ingredient Almond Butter, incredibly simple - all you need is almonds and salt.

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I can’t believe I tried almond butter for the first time just last year! It feels like almond butter has been a staple in our kitchen for years now. We were going hiking and bought one of the little packets of almond butter, as I wasn’t ready to commit to a whole jar… We enjoyed it as a hiking snack, and I was blown away. It was so tasty!

Once we got home I knew right away that I just had to make some of my own. I had already made peanut butter and figured it must be a similar process. It was incredibly easy AND the resulting almond butter doesn’t require a pesky plastic container! That’s a win-win for flavor and waste.

Now I use homemade almond butter extensively. I put it in my oatmeal, I use it sauces, on pancakes, and sometimes I just eat it by the spoonful. Yum!

This Almond Butter is incredibly easy, creamy, super tasty, and produces zero waste!

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Ready to make this One-Ingredient Almond Butter

1 - Toast the almonds: You can toast them in the oven (preheated to 350 degrees F) on a lined baking sheet for 5-10 minutes. Or toast them in a skillet on the stovetop for about 3-5 minutes or until they’re golden in color.

Toasting the almonds helps them release their natural oils as you blend them. But be sure to keep a close eye on them! Burnt almonds makes for bitter almond butter.

2 - Blend: Now toss the almonds in your food processor or high-powered blender and blend away! It takes about 20 minutes for the almonds to blend into creamy goodness.

You may have to scrape down the sides of the food processor a couple times. Just be patient and let the food processor work its magic. Keep blending until the almonds become super creamy - it will happen, I promise!

3 - Add sea salt to taste. Enjoy!

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Almond Butter: Tips, Tricks, and Tools

Kitchen tools: you will definitely need a good food processor or high-powered blender

Don’t add any oil: You don’t need to add oil. Added oil will decrease the shelf life of your almond butter.

Variations: Feel free to add honey, cinnamon or other spices to change it up. Keep in mind that adding honey may decrease the shelf life.

Storage: I like to store my almond butter in mason jars. Almond butter will keep for several weeks (or longer!) in the fridge.

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We hope you love this super easy One-Ingredient Almond Butter recipe!

It’s incredibly easy, creamy and great with oatmeal, on toast, with apples, in almond butter truffles or even by the spoonful!

Love this simple snack recipe? Check out our other delicious Snack Recipes like this Tahini Banana Bread (topped with almond butter!) or our Oatmeal Energy Balls (use almond butter instead of peanut butter).

Did you enjoy this One-Ingredient Almond Butter as much as we do?

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One-Ingredient Almond Butter

One-Ingredient Almond Butter, incredibly simple.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Author: The Crooked Carrot

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almonds raw, unsalted
  • sea salt to taste, optional

Instructions

  • Roast (optional): Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place almonds on a lined baking sheet and roast for about 5 minutes. Roasting will allow them to release natural oils a bit better.
  • Blend: Place almonds in a food processor or blender. Blend for 20 minutes. Don't add any oil, 20 minutes is the magic amount of time for the almonds to release their oils and become smooth, delicious almond butter. Add sea salt to taste and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • 8-oz Mason Jars

Notes

LEFTOVERS/STORAGE: It will keep for a couple weeks (or longer!) in the fridge. Store in a glass mason jar.
NUTRITION NOTES: Almonds are loaded with antioxidants, vitamin E, and fiber. They are also high in calories (as with all nuts) so it’s good to keep portion sizes in mind.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: This is great as a substitute for peanut butter. Perfect on toast, in oatmeal, in an almond butter and jam sandwich, on pancakes, or even by the spoonful!

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 0.75g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.8g | Calcium: 52mg
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