This Vitamix Almond Butter recipe is going to blow your mind! Best of all, it is ready in under 30 minutes.
This recipe uses one simple ingredient! Raw almonds are transformed into an incredible and spreadable almond butter!
Simple, healthy, and you control the ingredients used, so no added sugar, fillers, etc.
🍞 Why This Recipe Is Amazing
- Simple to make
- Just need raw almonds
- No added sugar
- Quick to make
- Better than store bought almond butter
🥘 Ingredients
Raw almonds are all you need to make homemade nut butter!
🍽️ Instructions
Step One: Begin by roasting the almonds. I prefer to do this on a baking sheet that has been prepared with parchment paper or a non-stick mat.
Roasting adds a bit of a toasted flavor and complements the mild nutty flavor extremely well. Roast them for around seven minutes on each side, stirring or turning halfway through the cooking time.
⚠️ Don’t walk away from this, as they can burn fast and easily.
Step Two: Once roasted and cooled, pour them into the Vitamix and blend until smooth!
You can roast them one day and store them in an airtight container until you are ready to blend.
TIP: Store the jar upside down in the refrigerator so that the oil that is rising to the top is really settling to the bottom. Grab the jar from the refrigerator and tip it over to open the lid. No excess oil!
🥄 How To Use
The best thing about almond butter is that it can be used in 1:1 ratio in almost any recipe you would use peanut butter.
This includes spreading on bread for a sandwich, mixing into a smoothie for breakfast, or adding to your favorite cookie recipe.
While it doesn’t have as strong a flavor as peanut butter, it is still delicious!
Use it in this Cranberry Peanut Butter Granola Recipe for an easy and delicious option as a snack or breakfast.
Another favorite is to add into oatmeal to replace peanut butter in this Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe.
It is just as yummy, but no worries about a peanut allergy! For lunch, you could use it in my Freezer PB&J Sandwiches!
‼️ Substitutions for Vitamix
If you don’t own a Vitamix yet, there are still a couple of options for you to make this at home.
- Try making it in a food processor using our instructions here. We use a Cuisinart 12 cup like this one that has 1000 watts. The baby version of this won’t have the power to blend up the nuts and will burn up the motor.
- You can also use Blendtec or a Ninja as they have the power to blend the nuts to a consistency needed to make butter.
📌 Expert Tips
- Raw almonds are what you need to reach for in this nut butter recipe.
- If you want a bit more sweetness consider adding in a little honey or agave nectar.
- Store your jar upside down so the oil stays at the bottom of the jar.
- Great to make and gift to loved ones.
👩🍳 Recipe FAQs
For this recipe, I recommend storing it in the refrigerator and use within three months.
While almonds themselves are typically shelf-stable for a significant period of time, once roasted and blended, the oils in them can easily turn rancid. To be on the safe side, pour it into an airtight container, and plan to use it within a few months.
It just takes a few minutes to blend another batch, so there is no need to make a large amount at once.
Almond butter is great to add to your diet for natural antioxidants and to help aid in lowering your cholesterol.
It is loaded with protein, magnesium, and potassium which aid in healthy heart function and overall good health.
Yes! It is a great addition to your diet. Being simple to make and full of nutrients your body needs, a spoon of this is an excellent choice for a fast and healthy fat and protein option.
As with any food, moderation is the key to good health. A tablespoon is great. A cup full…not so much. Use common sense and add to your diet as needed, but don’t overdo it!
Serve your nut butter with toast, dip in fruit, waffles, pancakes, stir in soups, etc. There is no wrong way to mix up this butter. It is even a great add-in to a smoothie!
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Homemade Almond Butter in a Vitamix
Equipment
- Sheet Pan
- High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almonds raw
Instructions
- Roast at 350 degrees for 7 minutes, turn and and additional 7 minutes.
- Add roasted and cooled almonds to the high speed blender.
- Pulse for one to one and a half minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Scoop the Almond Butter into small jars and store in the refigerator.
Notes
Shelf Life: While almonds themselves are typically shelf-stable for a significant period of time, once roasted and blended, the oils in them can easily turn rancid. To be on the safe side, pour it into an airtight container, and plan to use it within a few months (storing it in the refrigerator and not the pantry shelf.)
It just takes a few minutes to blend another batch, so there is no need to make a large amount at once.
Nutrition
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