Recipe Directions
- 1. Place the almonds only (do not add the honey or salt) into your food processer.
- 2. Food process your almonds for five minutes, stopping every 1 minute to scrape down the sides. (Almonds will just be all powdery and you'll think you need to add liquids. But do NOT add any liquids.)
- 3. Continue processing almondsfor an additional 15 minutes.(Yes, that's right, 20 minutes total!!) Almonds will eventually turn dough-like, then whipped, and then finally, they'll turn buttery and identical to store bought almond butter if you process them long enough! (Scroll down to "Thoughts" for a minute-by-minute play by play!)
- 3. After approximately 20minutes of food processing (could be a bit longer or a bit less depending on the strength of your food processor), your almond butter is ready.
- 4. Transfer creamy, spreadable almond butter to a jar or bowl. Then, optionally, add the honey and salt immediately and then stir by hand.
- 5. Enjoy immediately. Store leftovers in fridge.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian 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.
Note: Do NOT soak your almonds in advance. (Use dry, unsalted, unsoaked, unroasted almonds.)
This is a great replacement for peanut butter. And much healthier, too!
Please wear ear protection, by the way! This is a long and loud process.
Note: Note all food processors are up to this task. There is a small chance that your food processor's engine will burn out during this process, particularly if you have a cheap one. Consider letting the motor pause for a few 20 second intervals during this process to let your food processor cool down a little.
Note re: photograph: The almond butter in this photograph is a bit too chunky! Keep processing until you get the texture of store bought spreadable wet butter. I need to update this photo but I haven't gotten around to it yet!
Laura-Jane's Notes using her Cuisinart Classic Food Processor:
- First 5 minutes: Need to scrape the sides every minute or so to ensure the mixture is evenly distributed. (Important.)
- 5 minutes: Sticky, beginning to ball together.
- 6 minutes: Formed a big ball. (Might need to stop briefly and bust up the ball.)
- 8 minutes: Doesn't need any more interference from here on. Now, little sticky crumbs.
- 10 minutes: Big hot sticky dough ball!
- 11 minutes: Starting to look whipped!
- 12 minutes: Getting wet.
- 14 minutes: Getting smooth and creamy!
- 16 minutes: Similar to above.
- 17 minutes: More spreadable, almost store bought.
- 18 minutes: As spreadable as store bought!
- 20 minutes: Yep - it's perfect! Same texture as store bought but a little lighter in color.
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Calories, Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
- This recipe is a good source of Protein, and Riboflavin.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Dietary Fiber, and Iron.
Amounts per 35 g (1 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 206 | 8 % |
| Protein | 7 g | 13 % |
| Fat | 18 g | 23 % |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g | 2 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 12 % |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 9 % |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 10 % |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
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Comments and Reviews
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Ronda
Oct 27, 2011
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
It is crazy, isn't it! Glad it worked out well for you Ronda :)
Jamie Grbic
Oct 05, 2011
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
Mmm, Jamie, how do you make your own raw jam??? Recipe please!
Carrol
Aug 11, 2011
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
As long as it's still living, lol :)
Michell
Aug 04, 2011
I will be trying this recipe this weekend! Thank you!
The Rawtarian
Aug 04, 2011
Hope it turns out well for you :)
Sarah
Aug 03, 2011
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
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 :)
LeAnna
Jul 10, 2011
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
You are welcome, Leanna! Let us know how it turns out. Enjoy your Sunday!
Janie
Jun 30, 2011
I just made this today. It. Was. Delicious.Thank you for the recipe!
The Rawtarian
Jul 08, 2011
You're welcome!
Annie
Jun 24, 2011
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
I am glad that it worked out for you, especially with your inexpensive food processor. I hope you were wearing ear protection :)
Lily
Mar 03, 2011
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!!
Tamber
Mar 28, 2013
LOL Ooops baby look, I burned up my Food Processor trying to make you some coconut butter, mmmmm Yeah, i think that will work ***Winx***
Signed Me
T
The Rawtarian
Mar 30, 2013
lol Tamber
The Rawtarian
Apr 11, 2011
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
Becky
Jan 26, 2011
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.
Almond Butter Girl
Jun 04, 2012
You may want to start with a smaller amount of almonds. I have found that putting too many almonds in the food processor puts a real toll on the machine.
The Rawtarian
Jan 27, 2011
Lol OMG I am so sorry!! :(
Hopefully your next one can handle it.. Start slow!!!
julie
Jan 15, 2013
how long does the almond butter last once u place it in the frig?
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
Hi Julie, it lasts for 4 days
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