DIY Almond Butter

I've always wondered how easy it was to make your own almond butter. As I suspected, it was as easy as food processing a bunch of almonds! With a bit of smooshing of course...

We normally roast our almonds, so this wasn't technically raw, but you could definitely use raw almonds.

I used about 3 cups of almonds which yielded almost one full mason jar of butter.

I used the only blade we own which is an S-shaped blade. When you first begin processing it will be quite loud, however as the nuts are ground smaller it will reduce significantly. At first it will form almond meal, or almond flour. As the oils are released it will start to clump and form larger chunks.

Continue to use a spatula every few minutes along the sides to make sure everything is well combined.

Eventually (5 or 10 minutes later) it will become a smooth butter consistency. HOORAY! At this point you could add in spices like cinnamon, vanilla or cocoa powder and continue to blend for a few more minutes.

Pour into a glass jar and store in the fridge. Use in desserts, on toast or just with a simple banana for a great snack :) Almonds are less acidic than peanuts, which make them an interesting nut and more alkalizing for your body!