How to Make Almond Butter (in 1 Minute!) - Almond Butter Recipe | Downshiftology (2024)

FAQs

Why won't my almonds turn into almond butter? ›

Tips: If you're making almond butter without oil (just roasting) and it seems dry and flaky and not turning into butter, there's likely two reasons: 1) the almonds needed to roast just a little bit longer (see temperature note above), 2) the brand of almonds.

Roasting them for just 10 minutes before blending allows the natural oils within the almonds to release toward the skin, which really helps in the blending process. So if you don't want to roast them, you will need to add some oil, about 2 or so tablespoons to help it become creamy.

If you have a jar of almond butter that contains 24 almonds and you use 2 tablespoons of it, you can estimate that each tablespoon would contain around 12 almonds (24 almonds / 2 tablespoons = 12 almonds per tablespoon).

Homemade almond butter is more affordable, too.

Just compare the price of one pound of raw almonds to the price of your favorite almond butter. The cost savings depend largely on the almond butter. I've bought jars of almond butter at Trader Joe's for seven dollars, so there's not much savings opportunity there.

The main reason it's so frustrating to stir separated nut butter is because the jar is too damn small, and that's especially true if you have a lot of oil at the top and extra dry nut butter at the bottom.

If the almond butter smells rancid or has a sour or fermented aroma, it is likely spoiled. A change in taste, such as a bitter or unpleasant flavor, can also be a sign of spoilage.

With 200 calories, nearly 19 grams of fat, and almost 5 grams of protein, almond butter can help you bridge the gap between meals when you're hungry. It contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats as well as vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, magnesium, and calcium.

Store the jar upside down

This is a long-term solution that prevents the layer of dry, crumbly butter from ever forming, because by the time you get to the end of the jar it will have been flipped enough time for the oil to continually redistribute and keep the nut butter hydrated and smooth throughout.

Homemade raw almond butter will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks, and store-bought may keep for months. A cooler with block ice or reusable freezer packs can also substitute for refrigeration. To store almond butter without a fridge or cooler, choose a cool, dry, dark place.

Is almond butter ok to eat daily? ›

Even though almonds are great for your health, eating too many of them can cause problems for your body. It may even take you away from your health goal instead of towards it. Even for almond butter, recommended serving is about 2 tbsp which is more than enough to be used as a dessert topping, on toast, or even shakes.

For a quick answer, both nut butters do have similar nutritional value. Almond butter is slightly healthier than peanut butter because it has more vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Both nut butters are roughly equal in calories and sugar, but peanut butter has a little more protein than almond butter.

The easiest way to prevent your almond butter from going bad and extend its shelf-life—by as much as twice as long—is to pop it in the fridge. Keeping your almond butter in the fridge is especially important if you tend to purchase nut butters without preservatives or if you like to make your own nut butter.

Reduced Anti-Nutrient Impact: Soaking almonds mitigates the impact of anti-nutrients like tannins and phytic acid found in the almond skin. These compounds, when present in excessive amounts, can interfere with the absorption of essential minerals. Soaking acts as a preventive measure against this interference.

Stir in some neutral oil

If you're down to the bottom of a jar and the nut butter is dry and crumbly (you didn't store it upside down, huh?), a surefire way to give it life is by adding some oil. Just put in a few drops of a neutral oil (like canola or peanut) and stir to get it all incorporated.

Depending on the cultivar you chose, you may need to select another one for your yard, so that pollinators, like bees, can do their jobs and transfer pollen from one to the other. If you don't have the right combination, you will get no nuts on an almond tree.

The softer they are the more easily they break down in the blender, which means better milk. If you did not plan ahead, then at least soak the nuts for 2 to 3 hours before blending. Drain soaking liquid and discard, then place nuts in blender and fill with filtered water to the 4 cup line.