Almond butter
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Raw or roasted almonds blended into creamy almond butter in a high-speed blender, with a little oil if needed.
Ingredients
- 4 cups raw almonds
- Optional: 3-4 tbsp neutral flavored oil (such as avocado oil)
Equipment
- baking sheet
- blender
- airtight jar
Directions
- If you are roasting, heat the oven to 350°F.
- Spread the almonds on a parchment-lined tray and roast for 10-13 minutes.
- Let them cool all the way to room temperature, then put them in the Vitamix container.
- If you are skipping the roasting and using oil, add the oil first, then the nuts.
- Fit the lid, take out the cap, and insert the tamper.
- Blend on high, using the tamper to push the almonds down, especially into the corners. It is ready after one minute.
- Move to an airtight container and refrigerate.
Notes
Keeps several weeks in the fridge, possibly longer. The method is written for a Vitamix with tamper.
Nutrition
Serving: 230g | Calories: 1332kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 115g | Saturated Fat: 8.7g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2.3mg | Potassium: 1686mg | Fiber: 29g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4.6IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 619mg | Iron: 8.5mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 cups. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.