2 Step Homemade Almond Butter

This homemade almond butter is so simple, healthy, and yummy, you’ll have time and energy to do some 2 steppin’ on the dance floor when you’re finished!

If you are like me, you prefer the fresh, ground, raw, organic, unsalted almond butter. However, unless there is a buy one get one free deal, this variety is often on the pricier side. The good news is: nothing is fresher or better tasting than blending it up in your own kitchen. Plus, you know it’s made with love!

Not only are almonds tasty, they come with a load of health benefits! They are great for your brain, immune system, and heart:

• Brain Power: Almonds contain riboflavin and L-carnitine, which have been shown to increase brain activity, resulting in new neural pathways and a decreased occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease.
• Immune System Strength: Almonds are great sources of alkali materials, which are known to benefit the strength of the immune system and increase the ability to stave off diseases.
• Healthy Heart: The potassium present in almonds helps to regulate blood pressure.

The only essential tool to make your own almond butter is access to a powerful blender or food processor.  Have the essential tool? Then it is as easy as 1, 2, enjoy!

Step 1 – Warm your almonds!

You do not have to roast them if you prefer a raw blend. However,  I always recommend at least popping them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes. This will help expedite the blending process.

Step 2 – Blend your almonds!

Transfer your warm almonds to your blender or food processor. Here is where patience really comes into play. It will take 15-20 minutes for the almonds to blend into a creamy texture. I generally use the medium power setting on my Ninja blender and let the blender rest every 3-5 minutes while using a spatula to scrape down the sides.

Enjoy!

Your patience has paid off and now you are ready to enjoy warm, fresh, blended almond butter!

Tips:

• Have stale almonds? Rather than tossing out, give them new life! You will hardly notice a difference in taste.
• Blender overheating? Unplug it and give it a five minute break, it’s not going anywhere.
• In a rush? Add a tablespoon or two of avocado oil to expedite the process. As you may have guessed, this will produce a creamier butter.

This and other great recipes can be found in the NTI Eats ebooks!

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