Confession - I'm completely addicted to nut butters. Ask me if you could only eat one thing for the rest of my life and I would tell you peanut butter. Peanut butter will always be my favorite nut butter but almond butter comes in a close second. There are so many delicious varieties out there but they tend to get a bit pricey so I figured why not try making my own. Yes, the nuts themselves still aren't cheap but overall, making your own nut butters is a more affordable option. Plus you can try out different flavors and combinations without shelling out almost 10 dollars for a full jar.
The steps really couldn't be easier either. Place chosen nuts in food processor and blend until smooth stirring down the sides throughout. Depending on your food processor, this should take less than 10 minutes. Of course, feel free to blend less or more to reach your desired consistency.
I'd recommend either roasting your nuts beforehand or buying already roasted nuts. Unsalted are also best so you can adjust the saltiness to your liking. Only have salted nuts on hand? That's fine and actually what I used for this particular batch. In this batch, I also added in a bit of honey (about 1T for 1 1/2 cups of nuts) for a little sweetness.
I'd recommend either roasting your nuts beforehand or buying already roasted nuts. Unsalted are also best so you can adjust the saltiness to your liking. Only have salted nuts on hand? That's fine and actually what I used for this particular batch. In this batch, I also added in a bit of honey (about 1T for 1 1/2 cups of nuts) for a little sweetness.
After the first few minutes of processing, a paste will start to form. Just keep on processing! A few more minutes and you'll start to get at the nut butter consistency you're used to. Almost there!
When you've reached a smooth and drippy consistency, you can add in your sweeteners, salt and any other flavorings. Cinnamon, vanilla extract and unsweetened coconut is one variation I've loved with peanut butter. For almond butter, some maple syrup and salt is perfection. But really, the combinations and flavors are endless. That's another great thing about making your own nut butter. You can mix and match and find some great combinations.
Just a note, one you add in honey or maple syrup, the butter will return to a thicker, more paste like consistency. Just process for a few more minutes for it to smooth out again. And here you have it. Simple and delicious!
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