MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP · VEGAN, GF, DF
If you own a food processor, you can make almond butter. But the fun doesn’t end there! I love adding different flavors, such as cinnamon or maple syrup, and textures, such as chia seeds, or a superfood boost, such as lucuma powder or hemp seeds. If your food processor is weak, you may need to do this in stages so you don’t burn out the motor. And remember: have patience. Even if it seems as though it is not turning into nut butter, it will!
2 cups almonds, either raw, soaked and dehydrated, or roasted
Optional add-ins: a pinch of sea salt, a spoonful of pure maple syrup or raw honey (omit for vegan), ground flaxseeds, chia seeds, or a spoonful of raw cacao powder
1. Place the almonds and your desired add-ins in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process, scraping down the sides occasionally, until desired consistency is achieved. This can take up to 15 minutes, although roasted almonds take a little less time than raw. Keep in a covered glass container in the refrigerator for many months.