Raw almond butter recipe
2 cups almonds
2 tablespoons of honey
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
Directions
1. Place the almonds only (do not add the honey or salt) into your food processer.
2. Food process your almonds. Keep scraping the sides. At first, the almonds will just be all powdery and you'll think you need to add liquids. But do NOT add any liquids. Just keep processing them and scraping the sides. Seriously, keep processing and scraping the sides for approximately ten minutes. (Yes, that's right, 10 minutes!!)
You'll see that your almonds will eventually turn kind of doughy. Keep processing them... They'll turn buttery if you process long enough.
After approximately ten minutes of food processing (could be a bit longer or a bit less depending on the strength of your food processor), your raw almond butter recipe is basically ready. Please wear ear protection, by the way! This is a long and loud process.
3. Once you've got the consistency you like, add the honey and salt and mix by hand.
Enjoy your raw almond butter recipe!
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
Raw almond butter recipes are something of a myth in the raw food world. Why won't they blend well? What's the deal with all these bad raw almond butter recipes?
But I've got a raw almond butter recipe that does the trick.
Make this raw almond butter recipe in your food processor, not your blender, not your VitaMix and not your BlendTec. (Trust me.)
This raw almond butter recipe is simple and delicious. I love it spread on apples or raw crackers. Keep it in the fridge. It tastes best when it is served at room-temperature.
This is a great replacement for peanut butter. And much healthier, too!
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Comments
Netty
Sep 09, 2010
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Thank you for the recipe. I will try it. It is very easy to make.
The Rawtarian
Sep 25, 2010
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Netty, have you tried it yet? I've heard some people say that they have difficulty with their food processor overheating, but I haven't had any trouble myself, even though my food processor is cheaper.
Sue
Sep 27, 2010
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hmmm how did you handle the almonds - if at all - before grinding them to butter?
Did you soak, dehydrate or peel them?
The Rawtarian
Oct 02, 2010
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Important note:
Sometimes a recipe calls for soaking/rinsing the seeds or nuts immediately before using. This is important for two reasons: remove enzyme inhibitors and funky tastes. Also, soaking may be necessary in order to soften the nuts.
However, in the case of these almonds though, I do not do anything to the almonds beforehand. I definitely don't peel them. You could certainly soak them and rinse them to remove the enzyme inhibitors, but then I'd make sure they were dry. To be honest, I don't bother doing this with almonds for some reason. I just take dry almonds and throw them in my food processor.
Sarah
Dec 25, 2010
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You mentioned that yours is a cheaper food processor and doesn't overheat. I've got a very inexpensive Hamilton Beach. Will I have to stop and start it every few minutes?
Also, what dry almonds are you buying? Something equivalent to Diamond Whole Almonds? Also, is it healthiest to buy raw organic ones? Does it wind up more expensive to make it at home if you choose to use the latter? In some stores you can grind it there fresh - again, I've never paid attention to which almonds they were using.
The Rawtarian
Jan 02, 2012
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If you feel that the unit is overheating then you should turn it off to give it a break. Perhaps after 5 minutes
tandi
Jan 25, 2011
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I made some of this last night after a trip to the store brought on a slew of pleas from the babies to make almond butter in their commercial grade machines. I declined as the price and texture both displease me. But this! This is wonderful! I may never but peanut butter again. The speadability of ine wasnt great but I got impatient for the final product and cut out aybe too soon. But the kids wanted to eat it like cookie dough it was so good. We all agree that nothing beats this fresh and warm from the processor. Thanks. Now I'm on to the raw chocolate cookies. Then flax crackers. Thanks for all your recipes and pracitcal advice. Anything to make living raw easier. Especially with two kids!
The Rawtarian
Jan 02, 2012
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My pleasure Tandi! :)
Your babes sound cute.
Becky
Jan 26, 2011
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I totally melted the center post of my food processor making almond butter.
:(
Got a new FP, but am hesitant to use it for this. So far I'm not super impressed with the S blade.
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2011
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Lol OMG I am so sorry!! :(
Hopefully your next one can handle it.. Start slow!!!
Lily
Mar 03, 2011
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I worry too about my FP-trying to make my own coconut butter it has overheated. I may attempt this as I'm dying to make my own at this point-if it burns up then maybe I can convince the hubby to buy a new one I've had my eye on LOL. I mean how sad would it be to not have one at all!!
The Rawtarian
Apr 11, 2011
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It would be tragic to not have a FP. I cannot live w/o my FP and my Vitamix.
Well, I mean, I *could* live, but I would be grumpy. :) Lol
Annie
Jun 24, 2011
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I just had my first attempt at making almond butter and used this recipe. I have a cheap black & decker food processor and it came out wonderful! It did take me about 14-15 minutes to get the right consistency. Thank you for posting this recipe. :)
The Rawtarian
Jul 08, 2011
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I am glad that it worked out for you, especially with your inexpensive food processor. I hope you were wearing ear protection :)
Janie
Jun 30, 2011
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I just made this today. It. Was. Delicious.Thank you for the recipe!
The Rawtarian
Jul 08, 2011
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You're welcome!
LeAnna
Jul 10, 2011
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Looking forward to making this today. I already make my own peanut butter, but this will be a great alternative! Thanks for posting.
The Rawtarian
Jul 10, 2011
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You are welcome, Leanna! Let us know how it turns out. Enjoy your Sunday!
Sarah
Aug 02, 2011
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Ive attempted to make almond butter a few times with various recipes and it never came out properly. I always resorted to adding oil and it never tasted quiet right. I followed yours and for once it came out just perfect! FINALLY. It took about 20 mins of nearly non stop processing/scraping and I removed the FP pusher to let some of the hot air out. Thanks so much~
The Rawtarian
Aug 03, 2011
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Lol, good, I was reading this and was worried that you were going to say, "And your recipe was the worst of them all!!" Lol
Glad it worked out for you :)
Michell
Aug 04, 2011
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I will be trying this recipe this weekend! Thank you!
The Rawtarian
Aug 04, 2011
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Hope it turns out well for you :)
Carrol
Aug 11, 2011
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I made some today, used agave syrup and cocoa and sea salt to try for chocolate. I think it needs vanilla, but it is edible. After reading this, I think I gave up too soon and stopped at the doughy stage- tastes a little like marzipan. Anyway, my Cuisinart got pretty hot, and steam was coming out of the mix, but it lived.
The Rawtarian
Aug 12, 2011
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As long as it's still living, lol :)
Jamie Grbic
Oct 05, 2011
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Oh Laura-Jane...this is amazing! I have made this several times now and each time I have processed a little longer...oh does it get creamy!!! I also make my own raw jam with cherry's, raspberries, red grapes, and a little yumberry. I love being able to change those old childhood comfort foods into a healthy (and very delicious) alternative.
The Rawtarian
Oct 07, 2011
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Mmm, Jamie, how do you make your own raw jam??? Recipe please!
Ronda
Oct 27, 2011
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Wow! It was like magic! It went through the exact stages you said it would! I know! Go figure! Absolutely delicious and soooo creamy! As usual, a fabulous recipe! Thanks ever so much!
The Rawtarian
Oct 29, 2011
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It is crazy, isn't it! Glad it worked out well for you Ronda :)
Sachin
Nov 22, 2011
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I dont have a food processor. Can i ground the almonds in a grinder instead of a food processor? The grinder is 600 Watts. Thanks.
The Rawtarian
Nov 22, 2011
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Nope, sorry, not going to work :(
Karina
Jan 02, 2012
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I make almond (and hazelnut) butter in my 20-yr-old FP. it does start to heat up, but when it does I stop it and let it rest for a minute or two, then I blend again. I keep blending and stopping (and scraping) until it's ready.
The Rawtarian
Jan 02, 2012
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Patience is a virtue, isn't it Karina? :)
Renee
Jan 04, 2012
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I love your new website - it is so pretty
The Rawtarian
Jan 19, 2012
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Thank you!
Karina
Jan 06, 2012
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I make almond (and hazelnut) butter in my 20-yr-old FP. it does start to heat up, but when it does I stop it and let it rest for a minute or two, then I blend again. I keep blending and stopping (and scraping) until it’s ready.
SO WORTH IT!
jimbo
Jan 15, 2012
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Hi, This works great! How long will this last in the frig? mmmmm, delicious!
Thank you!
Jim
The Rawtarian
Jan 19, 2012
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5 days or so
PJ
Jan 18, 2012
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Can you use something other than honey it is out of my price range.
The Rawtarian
Jan 19, 2012
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Honey is out of your price range? You should find a local source!
You can omit the honey if you like
PJ
Jan 18, 2012
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How about clarified butter?
The Rawtarian
Jan 19, 2012
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Would not be considered raw vegan PJ
Theresa
Jan 19, 2012
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By running the FP continuously, the almonds are cooked and no longer raw. If the butter is warm or you are seeing steam, it is no longer raw. For maximum benefit, don't rush the process;)
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