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How To Make Almond Butter - So Easy!

Published: Dated: July 14, 2013 Modified: Last Modified: March 21, 2025 Christine Galvani 8 Comments This post may contain affiliate links ·

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How to make almond butter in a few simple steps!  And, you can use it right away for all your favorite recipes.

The favored choice for recipes spread on an apple slice or eaten off a spoon.

One of my favorite recipes to make with this freshly made nut butter is these Sweet Potato Brownies.

How to make almond butter - 24 carrot kitchen

This recipe came about by necessity.

Several months ago, while shopping in Trader Joe's, I noticed the shelf where the pre-made almond butter jars were kept was decidedly empty.  I overheard an employee telling a customer that there was a shortage of supply of almond butter.   So, I immediately walked to the area where the nuts were kept and picked up a few bags of almonds, one roasted and one raw.

Yes, I know, I could have simply gone to another store and found another pre-made, ready to go, almond butter, but, I was short on time.  Since I love creating and testing recipes, I considered this a new challenge.  Plus, another store, more parking...you know how it goes.  In the end, my challenge yielded me a new and fav recipe for my collection.  Score!

How To Make Almond Butter?

Place almonds in a food processor until the end result is a creamy nut butter texture.

With my strong food processor, my raw almond only takes 10 minutes!  And results in the creamiest, most delicious almond butter ever!

How To Make Raw Almond Butter?

Although raw whole almonds seem hard and dry, they whip up to creamy delicious almond butter.  Roasted almonds work equally well and you can choose.

Directions:

Simply put all the almonds in the bag into your food processor.

Easy Homemade Almond Butter - nuts in food processor -24 Carrot Kitchen

Then turn on the processor and let it blend.  It will initially start to look like crumbs as you blend the nuts.

Almonds ground up in food processor -24 Carrot Kitchen

But then, eventually, after a certain number of minutes,  the mixture will start to resemble almond butter.  You will decide the consistency that is best for you.  This is where I stopped:

Almond butter smooth in food processor. - 24 Carrot Kitchen

Variations To Try:

  1. Honey Almond Butter - add one tablespoon of raw organic honey and a pinch of sea salt.
  2. Chocolate Almond Butter - add one tablespoon raw organic cacao powder, one tablespoon maple syrup, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt.
  3. Cinnamon Almond Butter - add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, one teaspoon maple syrup and pinch sea salt.
  4. Chai Spice Almond Butter - add 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger, pinch ground cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves, one tablespoon of raw organic honey, and pinch sea salt.
  5. Vegan Caramel Sauce - recipe on site.

Freshly made almond butter in jar - 24 Carrot Kitchen

Looking for other amazing salmon recipes? Check these out!

  • Paleo Double Chocolate Chip Muffins
  • Almond butter cookies.
  • Paleo Nut Butter Fudge
  • Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Cashew Nut Butter

★ Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below!

5 from 4 votes
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How To Make Almond Butter - Easy!
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
13 mins
 

This is a quick and easy recipe how to make almond butter!

Course: Almond Butter, ingredient, Nut Butter, Snack
Cuisine: American, Snack
Servings: 14
Calories: 117 kcal
Author: Christine Galvani
Ingredients
  • 2 cups raw whole almonds
  • pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
  1. Place raw almonds in a food processor.

  2. Turn the processor on and let the almonds blend for several minutes until reaches the desired consistency of almond butter.  Takes about 10 minutes for creamy almond butter.

  3. Pinch of salt if desired.
Recipe Notes

Optional:  add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract for additional flavor!

Nutrition Facts
How To Make Almond Butter - Easy!
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Potassium 144mg4%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 4g8%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Recipe and post updated January 2018

 

 

 

 

 

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About Christine Galvani

Foodie recipe creator of delicious grain, gluten, and dairy-free recipes for 5+ years. Nature lover, adventure seeker, wife, mom, dog mom. I love to create clean eating, real food recipes that everyone loves.

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Comments

  1. Betty says

    January 23, 2018 at 4:27 pm

    5 stars
    It's certainly more work than buying it, but you are rewarded with a more flavorful product.

    Reply
    • Christine says

      January 25, 2018 at 8:32 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. AB says

    February 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    Obviously, it's a lot simpler to just buy it, but the effort is well worth it!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      February 25, 2017 at 8:17 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    July 15, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    5 stars
    Oh I love making almond butter and I think Trader Joes almonds are so good!!

    Reply
    • admin says

      July 18, 2013 at 3:31 pm

      Hi Alicia,

      I agree!

      Reply
  4. gladys hayes says

    July 14, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    Hi,
    Does it need to be put in fridge?
    thanks
    gladys

    Reply
    • admin says

      July 14, 2013 at 7:08 pm

      Hi Gladys,

      This is an excellent question. I store mine in an airtight container in the fridge and it seems to last several weeks. I hope you enjoy it if you make it!

      Christine

      Reply

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