This delicious, creamy spread is such a great alternative to peanut butter, especially if you have peanut allergies in your house (🙋🏼‍♀️). If you’re unfamiliar with how to make almond butter from scratch, you need to give this recipe a whirl. The result is rich, luscious, and silky smooth, brimming with the wholesome, toasty flavor of almonds. You have to be patient with the process, but I promise it’s worth it! I say skip expensive store-bought options when you can make your own! Whether used as a healthy toast topper, dolloped onto protein-packed oatmeal, or savored straight from the spoon, you’re about to fall in love with this homemade almond butter!
How to make almond butter
Before you begin, ensure you have a bag of raw, unsalted almonds (or activated almonds) on hand and that your food processor or blender is in peak working condition. There is no need to soak the almonds beforehand.
Step 1: Roast the almonds
Preheat your oven to 350°F and spread the almonds out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast them for about 10 minutes, or until they’re golden and fragrant. Make sure to stir or shake them around halfway through to ensure even roasting. Let them cool a bit before proceeding to the next step.
Step 2: Start processing the almonds
Add the nuts to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend them for about 10 minutes until you have a smooth paste. You may need to pause occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure all the almonds are evenly processed and to give your blender a break. You can add a sprinkle of sea salt or cinnamon for flavor here if you’d like. From here on out, it’s a breeze (or, should I say almond breeze?)! Continue blending until the almonds fully release their oils and turn into rich, creamy butter.
Step 3: Add the finishing touches
If necessary, add a little oil at a time until the consistency is to your liking. Remember, the secret to perfect almond butter is patience!
Top tips for making almond butter
Food processor: I always use a high-speed food processor or blender for making nut butter. It helps achieve the smoothest consistency in just a few minutes. Any high-quality appliance like a Vitamix, Cuisinart, or Ninja will get the job done! Batch size: I’ve found that not overloading the food processor always yields a smoother texture. Since it only takes about 10 minutes or so, definitely take the time to process your almonds in batches. Rest: Almonds can be a bit tough on the blender, so it’s best to give your appliance a little rest between batches. This really helps prevent it from overheating.
