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September 19, 2017

DIY Almond Butter – One Ingredient Only

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DIY Almond Butter only requires one ingredient! Homemade almond butter is quick and easy to make. Make a jar and store it in the refrigerator as a healthy nut butter for breakfast. 

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I shared a jar of homemade almond butter with a friend the other day. She took a spoonful of it, and as the homemade almond butter started doing its magic on the roof of her mouth, she stared at me wide-eyed trying to get a question out.

How do you make your own almond butter?

She finally sputtered. I told her exactly what I’m going to tell you here.

You put almonds in a food processor and process until you have homemade almond butter. It’s really that easy to make DIY Almond Butter.

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Almond butter is made with just one ingredient

Did you know that Almond Butter can be made with just one ingredient? All you need are some almonds. The almonds will release enough oil to give you a spreadable almond butter.

What kind of Almonds do you need for DIY Almond Butter?

I prefer to use salted roasted almonds when I make DIY Almond Butter, but you can use any type of almonds. All types of almonds will work for almond butter. It’s just a matter of preference and taste.

Salted roasted almonds give the almond butter more flavor than unsalted raw almonds. If you have a brand of salted roasted almonds you like, by all means, use that. The flavor of your almond butter is dependent on the almonds that you use.

DIY Almond Butter Process

If you want to use raw almonds or unroasted almonds for almond butter, you can.

Or you can roast your own almonds to use in homemade almond butter. Usually spreading the almonds out on a roasting tray and putting the tray in the oven for about 10 minutes at 350°F / 180°C will do the trick. Allow the almonds to cool before making almond butter.

DIY Almond Butter is really flexible, but you may find that need to make it with several different brands and types of almonds before you settle on one that you really love.

How long does it take to make Almond Butter?

How long it takes to make DIY Almond Butter will depend on your food processor. It takes mine several minutes. Every so often, I stop the food processor to scrape the sides down, then continue processing.

If your food processor does not have a powerful motor, you may need to rest it partway through, to make sure you don’t burn out the motor.

Take a look at this series of photos, and it will show you the transformation that your almonds will go through. Don’t stop too early, otherwise you won’t have a smooth spreadable DIY Almond Butter.

DIY Almond Butter Process

DIY Almond Butter Process

DIY Almond Butter Process

DIY Almond Butter Process

How much Almond Butter can I make?

I make almond butter one jar at a time, so it’s always fresh. Two cups of almonds (280 grams) gives me one jar of DIY Almond Butter.

You can make more or less, depending on the size of your food processor.

How do you store DIY Almond Butter?

I store all homemade nut butters in the refrigerator. When you are done making the DIY Almond Butter, give it a good stir to make sure the oils are distributed, transfer it into a container, cover the container, and put it in the refrigerator.

DIY Almond Butter can store for a few weeks, but I try to use it within 2 weeks.

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Why make DIY Almond Butter?

If I haven’t already convinced you to make DIY Almond Butter, here are a few good reasons why this recipe should be on your to make list.

DIY Almond Butter cost less than buying a jar of almond butter at the store and can be done with little effort. If you make a lot of almond butter, you can buy almonds in bulk to save even more money.

Besides saving money, DIY Almond Butter is great because you can decide exactly what goes into your almond butter. You can decide if you want salted or unsalted almonds, and roasted or unroasted almonds. You also know that nothing else is added.

It’s also easy to make different flavored DIY Almond Butters. Some quick ideas are: brown sugar, honey, cinnamon and vanilla. And of course, don’t miss this Honey Espresso Almond Butter.


Now that you have your DIY Almond Butter, what can you do with it? Spread it on toast for breakfast, or make this Croissant Bread Pudding with Almond Butter Drizzle!

Croissant Bread Pudding with Almond Butter Drizzle

Croissant Bread Pudding with Almond Butter Drizzle

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DIY Almond Butter - One Ingredient Only

5 from 5 votes
Print Recipe
Serves: 24 tablespoons
Cook: 8 mins
Total: 8 mins
DIY Almond Butter only requires one ingredient! Homemade almond butter is quick and easy to make. Make a jar and store it in the refrigerator as a healthy nut butter for breakfast. 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups salted roasted almonds
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place the almonds in a food processor. Process until the almonds have released their oils and you have a smooth almond butter, about 5-10 minutes, depending on your food processor. 
    During the process, you may need to stop the food processor and scrape down the sides of the container a few times. 
    During the process, you may also want to stop your food processor and allow it to rest, to avoid burning out the motor. 
  • Transfer almond butter into a container. Cover and refrigerate. 
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Spreads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Almond Butter
Special Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Author: The Worktop
Cal : 68kcal
Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
Tried this recipe?If you loved making this recipe I would appreciate it so much if you would give this recipe a star review! I’d love to see it too – snap a picture of your finished dish and share it with me on Instagram using #theworktop and tagging me @theworktop.

 

DIY Almond Butter - One ingredient homemade almond butter that is easy to make! Spread this almond butter on toast for a delicious and healthy breakfast. Vegan, paleo, and keto. Recipe from www.theworktop.com. || #almondbutter #diyalmondbutter #healthybreakfast

By Tina Jui
Last updated: December 12, 2018
Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Collections, Cooking Style, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Jams and Condiments, Kid Friendly, Lifestyle, No Cook, No Egg, Quick and Easy Breakfasts, Seasonal, Spring Breakfast Recipes, Vegan, VegetarianTags: kid friendly, Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes, no cook recipes, nut butters, nuts, Vegan Breakfast Recipes, Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes

About Tina Jui

A breakfast lover and food blogger. Tina develops everyday breakfast recipes on The Worktop, and writes about all things related to breakfast and brunch. Originally from California, she now lives in London. Read more about Tina Jui or drop an email to say hi.

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Comments

  1. michael hudson says

    September 7, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    be nice to know how many almonds make how much butter so i could use the butter in another recipe

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      September 7, 2018 at 12:40 pm

      Hi Michael – if you make the recipes by weight, it will be the same. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  2. Silvia Maghilov says

    September 21, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    5 stars
    That almond butter is honestly soooo good! I tasted it!
    Tina, I just had 3kg of almonds delivered. I found them on sale in Morrisons in 500g bags. I will make 500g each time. It will last me a while!! I can’t wait to make it, I am so excited!
    Not long ago I bought a 1kg almond butter and I literally paid double to what I paid for the raw almonds!

    Reply
  3. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    September 20, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    Well making nut butters can’t be easier. The machine does all the work. No need to pay the high prices at the store when you can do this at home.

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      September 20, 2017 at 11:22 pm

      It’s so true! These days kitchen gadgets save so much time and money. I couldn’t live without half the gadgets in my kitchen, and I’m sure they have saved me so much money overall.

      Reply
  4. Katie says

    September 20, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    Okay. You’ve convinced me – I’m finally going to take the plunge and try making my own almond butter. This looks so easy and inexpensive I can’t wait!

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      September 20, 2017 at 11:21 pm

      Definitely take the plunge! Making almond butter couldn’t be any easier. I really hope you enjoy.

      Reply
  5. Felesha Bell says

    September 20, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    5 stars
    Such a pure recipe!!! I love almond butter!!

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      September 20, 2017 at 11:20 pm

      I hope you get to make your own jar of it soon!

      Reply
  6. Angela says

    September 20, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    Oh wow, its really that simple?? I need to make this!

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      September 20, 2017 at 11:20 pm

      Haha yes it is! One ingredient only :)

      Reply
  7. Lizzie says

    September 20, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    5 stars
    Woa, honey espresso almond butter sounds amazing. I love nut butters, but they’re so expensive! I’ll definitely remember your method. Did you know nuts are a source of Iron?

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      September 20, 2017 at 11:19 pm

      Thanks for sharing the tip about the iron. My toddler loves almond butter, so that’s great! I’ll be sharing the Espresso Almond Butter soon :)

      Reply

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