Hi, friends! Hope you’re off to a great start to your weekend!
This is all you need {plus salt} to create MAJOR deliciousness!!
Making almond butter is seriously much easier than I ever anticipated. I’m going to be an almond butter making machine.
First things first, add 2 cups of almonds and 1/2 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut to the bowl of the food processor and start grinding on high….that’s the only speed that mine has.
During the grinding process, my food processor got a little warm, but worked like a charm. I’ve had this food processor for about a year and been nothing but happy with it.
About two minutes in, the almond/coconut mixture started to look a bit pasty. I stopped the processor and scrapped down the sides, then started the food processor up again.
About 7 minutes into the grinding process, I added 1 tbsp of pure coconut oil that I melted in the microwave prior to adding to the almond butter.
I processed the almond butter for another two minutes and by that time it was looking pretty creamy. As soon as I took the lid off of the food processor, I could smell the most heavenly coconut smell and couldn’t wait for a taste. It tasted wonderful, but needed a bit of salt and I wanted it to be a little less pasty. I processed in 1/4 tsp of salt, tasted again, and added another 1/4 tsp of salt. Many of you may enjoy your nutbutter with only 1/2 tsp of salt, but I like mine salty and added another 1/4 tsp. I used regular table salt, so if you use sea salt- the amount that you need may vary a bit. I processed for another 5 minutes, stopping only one more time to scrap down the sides.
Yes, I was that girl licking the blade of the food processor….do you really blame me? A little dangerous, but well worth it.
I cannot believe I waited so long to make my own nutbutter and now that I’ve finally dipped my feet in the water; I can’t stop coming up with different flavor combos in my head to try.
My favorite snack just got waaay better!
I sure wish I would have experimented with this earlier because what great Christmas gifts this would make….I’ll be keeping my eye out for little jars for next year!
- 2 cups raw almonds
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- ¾ tsp salt, or desired amount (I used table salt.)
- Add almonds and shredded coconut to the bowl of the food processor.
- Process on high for a couple of minutes and stop processor to scrape down sides as needed.
- Continue to process. Stop after about 7 minutes to scrap down sides and add coconut oil and salt. If you don’t like your nutbutter very salty, I would suggest adding ¼ tsp at a time, processing and then tasting.
- Continue to process for about 5-8 minutes or until your almond butter has reached desired consistency.
Enjoy….I know you will!
Something to think about…..
Have you ever made almond butter? If so what flavor?
See ya!
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I love to make pretty much the same combo and it is amazing!!! Nothing beats homemade! Have a great weekend
Danielle @ clean food creative fitness Workout Clothes to your Door!
I agree! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
I am going out to buy shredded coconut today! This looks heavenly and I know my little one will love it– she already is ann almond butter fan. THANK YOU
Laura@ Fit Running Mama Let’s Talk Breakfast
Let me know how it turns out!!
YUM!! Since starting to make my own almond butter this past summer, I’ve never looked at buying it again! It’s so easy and tastes so fresh! Usually, I stick with plain almond butter, but back in November, I did make a batch where I added some Pumpkin Pie Spice and a touch of vanilla extract. It was awesome for the fall! I’ll have to try it with coconut now!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance Friday’s Five
Believe me, I’ve already started thinking about pumpkin!
How cool! I’ve never made my own almond butter. I have to try this!
Haley @ The Saucy Apple What Alice Forgot
Wow this looks sooo good! I agree with you I like it salty. Thanks for sharing
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The combination of coconut and almonds sounds amazing! I’ve only made my own nut butter once, and the sound of the nuts in the food processor seriously scared me away from eery making it again
I just feel like my FP is going to catch on fire or something. I think I need to get over it, though, because all the possible flavor combos would be amazing.
Amanda @ .running with spoons. . it’s my party… .
I know exactly what you’re talking about, but if you give it about 2-3 mins, it’s not quite so loud.
This looks SO good! Ever since I got my food processor in December I have been playing with the idea of making my own peanut butter. I may have to try making both!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl Roasted Vegetable Pizza on a Cauliflower Pizza Crust
I’ve been thinking about making pb too and maybe a cashew or pecan butter!
That looks so delish!!! I have to give that a try. Could gingerbreadspice be a good taste too with it? I am obsessed currently
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I haven’t made almond butter but I’ve made peanut butter before. I will definitely have to try the coconut almond butter. You could do some variations too! Cocoa coconut almond butter?!
I LOVE making my own almond butter. Sooooo goooood. My favorite has been cinnamon crunch. Never tried using coconut though!!
Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear A Little Delayed
Oh man, I love coconut almond butter. This looks and sounds amazing.
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