How to Make Almond Butter
Learn how to make almond butter with just 1 ingredient and a few minutes! The best homemade almond butter—creamy, simple and delicious.
Have you ever tried making homemade almond butter? Years and years ago, I wouldn’t have even dreamed of trying. But then, I started baking a lot, a lot and realized that store-bought almond butter is freaking expensive!
I mean, do you ever really get used to paying for (or gawking at, then turning your shopping cart sharply away from) a 16 oz. jar of almond butter that’s $16.99?!? Like, have you also seen the ones that go for $22.99 and upward?
Like, is there gold in that almond butter? Or am I just paying for the sexy packaging? Lol.
So today, we’re gonna learn how to make almond butter with just 1 ingredient and all the flavor. You ready? Let’s make homemade almond butter!
How to Make Almond Butter
Step 1: add almonds to a food processor
Step 1: Add roasted almonds to the canister of the food processor. Here is the food processor that I use to make homemade almond butter.
Step 2: blend almonds until crumbly
Step 2: Blend the almonds until crumbly. This is how the almonds will look part of the way through making almond butter. The almonds are crumbly and dry.
Step 3: almonds release oil, starts to moisten
Step 3: Keep blending. At this stage, you’ll see that the almonds have begun to release oil—and are thus starting to create a paste. Keep going, you’re on your way to making homemade almond butter! Make sure to scrape down the sides of the processor.
Step 4: almonds turn into a thick dough
Step 4: Here, you’ll start to see that much of the oil from the almonds have infiltrated (so to speak) the almond meal (dry almond bits). They’re starting to combine to make this sticky almond butter “dough.” Keep blending!
Step 5: Coarse, slightly crunchy almond butter
Step 5: You’re almost there. You can see that the almond butter “dough” has turned into a coarse, liquidy almond butter. You can stop here if you like your homemade almond butter with bits of almonds in it. Keep going to make creamy almond butter.
Step 6: homemade almond butter is made!
Step 6: Now your homemade almond butter is ready! Wasn’t that easy? Natural, homemade almond butter isn’t going to be perfectly smooth (I mean, even almond butter manufacturers can’t get it super smooth), but it’ll be yummy and ready to use in recipes!
Almond Butter Recipes: 3 Ingredient Easy Oatmeal Cups with Almond Butter · Almond Butter No Bake Cookies · Paleo Almond Butter Cups · Almond Butter Keto Fat Bombs
Q & A for the best homemade almond butter
Can I use raw almonds in this homemade almond butter?
Yes! I prefer using roasted almonds in this easy homemade almond butter recipe… but if you’d like to make raw almond butter, use raw almonds.
Should I use salted almonds or unsalted almonds in this almond butter?
I use unsalted almonds to avoid the added salt. You can use salted almonds if you prefer homemade salted almond butter.
Where can I learn how to make homemade peanut butter? Or homemade cashew butter?
Here is my favorite step-by-step tutorial on how to make homemade peanut butter. Learn how to make homemade cashew butter recipe here.
Why is this homemade almond butter so liquidy?
Natural, healthy homemade almond butter is liquidy—that’s the way it should be! Most almond butter manufacturers add thickeners like sugar, or remove oil to thicken their almond butter. None of that here!
Do I need to add more ingredients into this easy homemade almond butter recipe?
Not at all! Keep this easy homemade almond butter recipe as is.
How to Store Homemade Almond Butter
Room Temperature
Store your easy homemade almond butter in an airtight container at room temperature. Just make sure your almond butter is stored out of direct sunlight and it’s cool—for 2-3 months.
Refrigerator
To store in the refrigerator: some folks prefer storing their homemade almond butter in the fridge—doing so will extend the life of your homemade almond butter to 3-6 months.
Unbelievably easy and delicious—the easiest homemade almond butter.
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How’d you like making your very own homemade almond butter? Let me know in the comments below! You know I seriously love hearing your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to stop by, whip up a few healthy treats with me in the kitchen, and enjoying it all. I can’t wait to hear what you think! ‘Til then…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Delicious Almond Butter Recipes For Your Homemade Almond Butter
- 4 Ingredient Almond Butter Paleo Ice Cream
- No Bake Paleo Chocolate Almond Butter Bars
- Healthy Almond Butter Chocolate Balls
- 4 Ingredient Keto Fat Bombs
- No Bake Almond Butter Paleo Energy Balls
How to Make Almond Butter
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: about 1 1/4 cups 1x
Description
How to Make Almond Butter: learn how to make almond butter with just 1 ingredient and a few minutes! The best homemade almond butter—creamy, simple and delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted, roasted almonds
Instructions
See photo tutorial in post for helpful visuals, tips & details.
- Add almonds to a food processor or blender. Blend until coarse.
- Scrape down the sides of the processor as needed.
- Blend until mostly smooth, making sure to scrape the bottom of the processor or blender. If you’re not sure if it’s ready, check the post for visuals. Blend longer if smoother almond butter is desired; however, some graininess is normal. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Recipes For Your Homemade Almond Butter
Notes
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container, in a cool, dark environment, at room temperature for 2-3 months. Store in the refrigerator for 3-6 months.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
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Hi X what is a good food processor to get for almond butter that’s not to expensive.
Thank you Vyv X
Hi Vyv! Here’s my preferred food processor. I’ve been using it for years, and it’s still making nut butter like a champ. 🙂
I was looking for this recipe for a long time and finally got the perfect and so nicely described recipe here in your blog. All the steps really helped me and I am looking forward for more of such delicious recipes in coming days also.
That’s so great to hear! Thanks Ripon. Can’t wait to see what you try next!
Soooooo yummy! I added a sprinkle of sweet ground cinnamon at the end and have it one last wizz, so simple and so creamy! Yum thanks for the recipe!
Ooh that sounds delish! So happy you’re enjoying it Fay! 😊
I’ll never go back to store brought again! Everyone at my house loved it!
Yay! I’m truly so pleased it was a hit for you all. 😊
I’ve never tried to make almond butter at home but it seems so easy with your recommendations!
It’s really much easier than you’d think. And great for saving some money, too!
This was such a great recipe and very delicious! Perfect for my hubby’s and teen’s lunches! So scrumptious and very yummy! I love making butter like this!
Aww that’s wonderful! Isn’t it just so much fun to make?