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How to Make Almond Butter

Published: Jun 17, 2021 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 53 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Learn how to make almond butter with just 1 ingredient and a few minutes! The best homemade almond butter—creamy, simple and delicious. 

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. #AlmondButter #Homemade #Recipe | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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!

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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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How to Make Almond Butter


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: about 1 1/4 cups 1x
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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

Scale
  • 2 cups unsalted, roasted almonds

Instructions

See photo tutorial in post for helpful visuals, tips & details.

  1. Add almonds to a food processor or blender. Blend until coarse.
  2. Scrape down the sides of the processor as needed.
  3. 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

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Equipment

Dry Roasted Unsalted Almonds 2lbs

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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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  1. Ripon hassan says

    November 6, 2021 at 1:37 pm

    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.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 12, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      That’s so great to hear! Thanks Ripon. Can’t wait to see what you try next!

      Reply
  2. Fay Hughes says

    August 11, 2021 at 11:16 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      August 16, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      Ooh that sounds delish! So happy you’re enjoying it Fay! 😊

      Reply
  3. Sandra says

    June 22, 2021 at 8:39 am

    I’ll never go back to store brought again! Everyone at my house loved it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 24, 2021 at 2:09 pm

      Yay! I’m truly so pleased it was a hit for you all. 😊

      Reply
  4. Catalina says

    June 18, 2021 at 3:15 pm

    I’ve never tried to make almond butter at home but it seems so easy with your recommendations!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 24, 2021 at 2:09 pm

      It’s really much easier than you’d think. And great for saving some money, too!

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    June 18, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 24, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      Aww that’s wonderful! Isn’t it just so much fun to make?

      Reply
  6. Toni says

    June 18, 2021 at 7:50 am

    Thank you so much for this easy to follow tutorial! It turned out so good!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 19, 2021 at 2:22 pm

      Yay! 😊 So happy you found it helpful Toni!

      Reply
  7. Vikki says

    June 17, 2021 at 11:16 pm

    So easy and creamy, my favorite almond butter recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 19, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      That’s awesome! 😊😊

      Reply
  8. Claire says

    June 17, 2021 at 7:41 pm

    My family loves nut butters! Such a good thing to know that you have this recipe that we can definitely try at home. Thanks for this!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 19, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      Yes! It’s so easy to make your own. Glad you’re all enjoying it!

      Reply
  9. Amanda says

    June 17, 2021 at 3:18 pm

    Oh my gosh thank you so much for sharing this!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 17, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      You’re so welcome Amanda! 😊

      Reply
  10. Lisa says

    October 8, 2020 at 10:28 pm

    Great recipe! Thank you for such detail.

    Can this be preserved like we do jams, tomatoes, etc? With a hot water bath? I am just looking for ways to make this last longer or how stores have a longer expiration date. My husband came home with 30 pounds of peanuts so I need to act fast! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 12, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      You’re so welcome Lisa! I haven’t tried preserving methods with this recipe, but leaving it in the refrigerator will help extend the freshness a bit. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  11. Nicole says

    December 21, 2019 at 12:50 pm

    Have you ever tried making pumpkin seed butter? I tried once in vitamix and it failed, I also like to soak all nuts/seeds due to anti nutrients and high oxalates… not sure it helps much with the ladder. Jut curious if you’ve tried anything other than almonds/cahsews 🙂 I may try cashew in place of almond…

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 23, 2019 at 10:58 am

      Hi Nicole! I haven’t tried making pumpkin seed butter before, but it sounds like it would be quite the experiment! I’ll have to keep that in mind for future recipe testing. 😉

      Reply
  12. Mo says

    November 21, 2019 at 7:55 am

    Hi there,
    Would also like to know how long you roast your almonds for and what temp?
    thx!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 23, 2019 at 9:43 am

      Hi Mo! I typically use almonds that are already toasted instead of roasting them myself. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  13. Laverne says

    September 11, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    What oven temperature is needed to roast almonds, and for how long? This looks so good. And does it matter what kind of almonds, raw or organic?

    Reply
  14. Valerie says

    August 10, 2019 at 10:32 pm

    Mine is ground but pretty stiff and not spreadable. Do I need to process more?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      August 13, 2019 at 1:42 pm

      Hi Valerie. Yep, it sounds like you’re going to need to keep grinding it. It can take longer depending on the processor, nuts, etc. When it looks like the last photo in the step-by-step section, then you’re good to go! Hope this helps. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Catalina says

    May 29, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    I only can immagine the flavor of this butter! A must try recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 31, 2019 at 10:04 am

      Oh yes, the flavor is out of this world! .

      Reply
    • R says

      June 5, 2019 at 7:21 pm

      For how long you need to blend it ?

      Reply
      • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

        June 6, 2019 at 11:27 am

        Hi there! It should be around 10 minutes or so. 🙂

        Reply
  16. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    May 28, 2019 at 8:24 am

    YUM!!! I can’t wait to try this!! I looks SO good!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 28, 2019 at 10:00 am

      Yeah! It’s amazing and I know you’ll love it Katerina!

      Reply
  17. Chrissie Baker says

    May 28, 2019 at 4:01 am

    This almond butter looks so Creamy and yum.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 28, 2019 at 10:00 am

      Oh it’s soo wonderfully creamy! .

      Reply
  18. Melanie Bauer says

    May 27, 2019 at 9:45 pm

    Looks spectacular! Love how easy to make and it’s insanely delicious, definitely way better than store bought!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 28, 2019 at 9:59 am

      Thanks Melanie!

      Reply
  19. Sara Welch says

    May 27, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    What a great recipe to be able to have on hand! Will be great on my morning toast; yum!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 28, 2019 at 9:59 am

      Woohoo! . I know, homemade nut butter is always wonderful to have around!

      Reply
  20. Beth Pierce says

    May 27, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    This turned out perfectly smooth and sweet at the same time! Great on bananas and my kids peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 28, 2019 at 9:58 am

      Oh that’s amazing Beth! I’m thrilled to hear that the kids enjoyed it!

      Reply
  21. Toni says

    May 27, 2019 at 9:40 am

    This was so good! Homemade butter is really the best!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 27, 2019 at 7:51 pm

      Oh yeah! You know it Toni! .

      Reply
  22. Ashley @ Sweetpea Lifestyle says

    May 27, 2019 at 9:23 am

    YUMMMMM!!!!!! I just got a blender that will actually blend things, and make nut butter like this!!!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 27, 2019 at 7:52 pm

      How awesome! Can’t wait to hear how your homemade nut butter turns out!

      Reply
  23. Rosa says

    May 27, 2019 at 9:18 am

    I often make my own nut butters in my Vitamix and it’s a bit of a pain to remove, so I’m loving that I can do this in a food processor instead! Amazing, thank you!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 27, 2019 at 11:24 am

      Yeah, cleaning out a blender can be a real pain sometimes. Hope you have a better time with a food processor! .

      Reply
  24. Ivana says

    May 27, 2019 at 9:02 am

    Yes it really is this easy. So much better than store-bought. The store-bought stuff also uses the lower quality almonds.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 27, 2019 at 11:23 am

      Oh yes, homemade is definitely the way to go!

      Reply
  25. Danielle Wolter says

    May 27, 2019 at 8:50 am

    i’ve got all these almonds in my pantry and this is the perfect thing to do with them! i have the day off today so i may just make some almond butter 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 27, 2019 at 11:22 am

      Woohoo! It’s so easy Danielle, I think you’ll really enjoy it! 🙂

      Reply
    • Kathy Promma says

      March 28, 2020 at 9:52 pm

      Great recipe. Thanks! Never knew I could make it at home.

      When should I add honey if I want that in there? Also my food processor got hot. Will that affect the texture and stop it from getting creamy?

      ★★★★★

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      • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

        March 30, 2020 at 12:37 pm

        Thanks Kathy! It’s so much fun making your own. I’d try adding the honey once the almond butter is creamy and smooth. You might want to add some melted coconut oil in to offset the thickness of the honey. As for the food processor, I’d recommend blending, then stopping to give your processor a break, then blending again. It’s best to avoid overheating it. Hope this helps! 🙂

        Reply

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