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Patience, patience, patience…
The key to making your own nut butter. Trust me, you’re gonna need it!
I had some free time last night, so my little project involved patience, almonds, and a processor. My pantry was in the middle of a crisis. There was knot three jars of nut butter on the shelves!
I don’t normally make my own nut butter because I’m not a very patient person. It’s easier for me to just pick up a jar at the store. However, making your own is a great way to control the quality of ingredients in the finished product. These days, you never know what goes into your food, no matter what they claim on the label. The only way to really know is to…
Make your own!
Homemade Almond Butter
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spread the almonds in a single layer on top.
- Roast the almonds for 10-15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes or so.
- Blend in a high-powered blender or food processor for 10-15 minutes.
- Just keep processing. It will take awhile, but it just takes time.
Do you make your own nut butter?
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I make my own peanut and almond butter! And you’re right–almond butter takes a whole different level of patience, but it’s soooo worth it!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance recently posted..White Jersey Sweet Potatoes
I really don’t know why i don’t make my own almond butter more often….laziness I guess!!
Alexis @ Hummusapien recently posted..THE Sandwich
So glad you posted this! My brother loves almond butter, so I’m going to make some for him as a Christmas present. I’ve been looking for a super simple recipe. Thanks!
Grace @ Eat Sweat Sing recently posted..12-12-12, A NOT WIAW
I don’t usually make my own nut butters…. The noise the food processor makes when it grinds the nuts really grates on my nerves…
Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted... banana almond chocolate chunk cookies .
I need to make my own again sometime. I ruined a food processor making peanut butter before, but I’m pretty sure my heavy duty one can handle it haha.
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope recently posted..December Photo A Day–Day 1
That looks Amazing! I’m thinking it’s time to give this a try..
Dena @ 40 Fit in the Mitt recently posted..Box Service
I have never made my own because I feel like it’s not THAT much of a cost savings…..and becaues I’m kind of lazy. Mostly for money though. lol.
I want to make my own hummus sometime as well.
Laura @ RunningJunkie123 recently posted..Running is NOT always fun.
I could never get it to work in my food processor. I was always afraid that it would kill the motor. I always ended up with almond meal. Though, I now have a Vitamix, I should try it in there.
Lee recently posted..Return to Running
I have never made my own nut butter because I have no patience either…but I might have to try making some almond butter!
Heather @ Run Eat Play recently posted..Random Fact Friday
So true about the patience! I get out a pair of large headphones, a book, and a chair, and I’m good to go;) Yours looks like it came out perfect!
I love making nut butters, I don’t particularly like the added sugars/salt in store bought containers …yours looks glossy and perfect!
The Squishy Monster recently posted..Goodie Giveaway +
That’s a pretty awesome idea. Not exactly sure if my processor can take it…but I’m feeling lucky!
I wish more people made their own nut butters because the stuff most people buy in the grocery store is just repulsive!
GiGi Eats Celebrities recently posted..Jennifer Aniston: The Secret To Her Body… And Mind?
I do make my own almond butter– I’ll add the link. Almonds are so hard that I have to be careful making almond butter even in the Vitamix, but I’ve done it lots of times and I’ve got the routine down. With the Vitamix it only takes a couple of minutes. I also make walnut butter– walnuts are so soft by comparison that it’s a cinch! Plus, when do you ever see walnut butter in the store? You kind of have to make it yourself. It’s good stuff.
Mary @ Fit and Fed recently posted..Homemade Almond Butter