Why buy expensive almond butter from the store when it’s so easy to make at home? All you need are nuts and a food processor! This homemade almond butter recipe is smooth, creamy and delicious. For an even creamier consistency, try using blanched almonds!
Since I now love making homemade almond milk, I decided to invest in bulk almonds to save money. It got me wondering what else I could do with them, and homemade almond butter was the next logical step!
It’s unbelievably easy and incredibly economical. I can’t believe I waited this long to try it. I now also enjoy making homemade cashew butter! Ready to get started?
How to Make Homemade Almond Butter
To make almond butter, all you have to do is place 1-2 cups almonds in a food processor, pulse several times until the nuts are chopped, then puree until the natural oils release and break down the solids to create a smooth butter consistency. This can be done using raw or toasted almonds, and you can optionally add salt as well as oil to help the process along.
For my version, I definitely recommend toasting the nuts and at least adding a small amount of salt. Both of these steps enhance the the nutty fragrance of the almonds, making the final product taste much better.
How to Make Smooth Almond Butter
Homemade almond butter is a bit grainier than what you’d buy at the store. You can use blanched almonds, which have the skins removed, for a smoother consistency. Blanched almonds can be purchased, but they’re more expensive than raw almonds. Another option is to blanch them yourself.
How to Make Raw Almond Butter
Homemade almond butter is no longer considered raw once you toast the almonds. To make raw almond butter, simply place the almonds directly into the food processor (with or without the oil and salt), chop, and puree until smooth.
How Long will Almond Butter Last?
Homemade almond butter will keep in the refrigerator for up to one month.
More Homemade Kitchen Staples
Love this almond butter recipe? You may also like my buttermilk ranch dressing, honey mustard dressing, and homemade buttermilk substitute!
Also, be sure to check out my full archive of DIY recipes and pantry staples.
Almond Butter
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds (use blanched almonds for a smoother consistency)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- optional: 1-2 tablespoons peanut oil (any neutral flavored oil will work)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place then almonds on a sheet pan in a single layer, and roast until golden brown and fragrant, shaking the pan periodically for even roasting. This can take anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Pulse the almonds with the salt in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Slowly add the oil while the machine is on, and continue to puree until smooth. This will take several minutes. Scrape down the sides periodically.
- The food processor will heat up the almond butter, so it may need to chill before it's a spreadable consistency.
Notes
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
Nutrition
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Awesome! I will have to try this!
The first image looks gorgeous! Have you tried peeling the almonds? Peeled you can roast them even darker in the oven which also develops chocolate like aromas. Adding the roasted ground almonds to toffee caramel is also a nice combination – you might even use the dry leftovers from the almond milk making for that purpose.
We’ve always got almond butter in the fridge, but I still can’t make it as I need to get a better food processor. Perhaps santa will be generous this year!
Thanks for visiting my blog so that I could discover yours! I made this recipe & it was bang on! It was so good! I will never buy them anymore because I will save a lot of money that way!!
thanks again!! ;)
HI, amazing site full of fresh, delicous recipes! I used to make my own paste with various nuts too. I was surprised how easy it was. I grind nuts to make nut flour, too. It’s very economical, you’re absolutely right!
mmm.. looks yummy..
Add me to the folks in awe of the dripping almond butter action shot! I make my own almond butter too, but just with raw almonds. It’s thicker than yours and wouldn’t run off a spoon like that. While I like the way mine turns out fine, I will have to try it with toasted almonds sometime just to see if it’s different. I’ve been imitating the raw almond butter from Trader Joe’s, so I just went with one ingredient, the raw almonds. I use a Vitamix. It works fine for blending up almond butter.
I purposefully thinned it our a bit for the shot. The almond butter I typically make it much thicker like the TJ brands. I’ve made it with raw almonds as well and both ways are good.
This is the most creamy and wonderful almond butter!
Wow, so darn easy to make!!! Homemade is always best.
I just love how simple you make this process seem and WAY better than the store bought sugar loaded spreads!
There’s just something so magical about making homemade nut butters. This almond butter looks heavenly!