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Almond Butter
You can used skinless (blanched) almonds, the only difference will be in the color of the almond butter and its texture (skin on will have much more of a fiber content).
Original recipe: glutenfreeclub.com
- Yield:
- 8 servings
- Prep:
- 480 min
- Cook:
- 10 min
- Total:
- 490 min
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Ingredients
- 2 cups whole raw almonds
- 4 cups of warm water +1 Tbsp salt - if making Raw Almond butter (not toasting nuts)
- 1/2 tsp salt*
- 2 Tbsp honey (optional for added sweetness)
Instructions
- To make raw almond butter (not toasting the nuts) - You must first soak the nuts to remove their acids/enzymes that can cause digestive upset: Place nuts in a large bowl and cover with the water. Stir in the 1 Tbsp salt to dissolve. Loosely cover and let sit at room temperature overnight. Drain, rinse and pat dry nuts. Proceed to step 3.
- For toasted almond butter (the most flavorful) - Place nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 375˚F for 8-12 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned, shake pan halfway through. Cool for 10-15 minutes, you want the nuts still warm when you process them.
- Place warm/dried nuts and 1/2 tsp of salt (if using) in a food processor and process on high until mixture turns smooth and creamy, about 8-12 minutes (less if using a Vitamix blender). Scrape down sides as needed. If desired you can sweeten with some honey, to taste.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 months.