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    Home » Recipe Index » Prep Ahead Meals

    Honey Almond Butter

    May 13, 2020 Updated January 26, 2021 By Rebecca Appetizers, Prep Ahead Meals, Recipe Index, Snacks

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    Save your money by making your very own homemade honey almond butter. This 3 ingredient roasted almond butter is better than store bought, and way easier to make than you'd ever think. You can use it to make this granola (swap for peanut butter)

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    [This recipe was originally posted in May 2017. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

    How will this honey almond butter make your life easier?

    If you're anything like me and run out of nut butter before you run out of nuts, this is a great general recipe to use up those leftover nuts and save some money on nut butter. It's a win-win.

    Use it instead of peanut butter in these peanut butter recipes like these small batch peanut butter cookies, PB yogurt dip, and peanut butter overnight oats.

    What makes this almond butter so good?

    • Roasted almonds
    • Canola oil
    • Kosher salt
    • Honey

    How do I make honey almond butter?

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    Start by adding 3 c roasted almonds, 1 teaspoon salt, 1-2 teaspoon honey, and 2 t canola oil to a high powered blender or food processor. Mix until smooth and has the consistency of nut butter. You may need to stop and stir the almonds so they can continue to blend together.

    Expert Tip: Use at least 2 cups of nuts, if you don't use many, it'll be hard to blend.

    Expert Tip: Adjust honey and salt to your preference

    honey almond butter in a blender jar next to a bowl of honey

    Transfer to glass jar and refrigerate until use.

    Expert Tips

    • Use at least 2 cups of nuts, if you don't use many, it'll be hard to blend.
    • Stir with paddle or rubber spatula if it stops mixing.
    • Adjust honey and salt to your preference

    FAQ

    How do you make almond butter from scratch?

    All you need is a high powered blender or food processor. Add roasted almonds, oil, salt, and honey to the bowl and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until use.

    How long does homemade almond butter last?

    Refrigerated almond butter should last about two weeks. It may last longer, if you're not sure, sniff it. Your food will start to smell bad before it would make you sick, usually. This is a great way to help you reduce food waste.

    What can you use in place of almond butter?

    You can swap out most nut butters. Almond butter and peanut butter are closest in flavor, I think. Sure it'll taste a bit different, but they're close enough! Plus you'll save money and reduce food waste by swapping ingredients.

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    How can I use this almond butter?

    Top your toast in the morning, make a honey almond butter & jelly sandwich, add to smoothies or make cookies with it. Almond butter, and really all nut butters are great and versatile!

    Did you make this honey almond butter? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

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    5 from 4 votes

    Honey Almond Butter

    Save your money by making your very own homemade honey almond butter. This 4 ingredient roasted almond butter is better than store bought.
    Course Appetizer, Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 2 cups
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • High powered blender
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups
    • rubber spatula

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups roasted almonds
    • 2 teaspoons canola oil
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt + more per preference
    • 1-2 teaspoons honey

    Instructions

    • Add 3 c roasted almonds, 1 teaspoon salt, 1-2 teaspoon honey, and 2 t canola oil to high powered blender or food processor. Mix until smooth and has the consistency of nut butter. You may need to stop and stir the almonds so it can continue to blend together. 
    • Refrigerate until use.

    Notes

    • Use at least 2 cups of nuts, if you don't use many, it'll be hard to blend.
    • Stir with paddle or rubber spatula if it stops mixing.
    • Adjust honey and salt to your preference

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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Kelli McGrane says

      May 24, 2017 at 5:44 pm

      I've been wanting to jump ship and get into private practice, but the idea of not having a steady stream of income has kept me from going for it. So envious of you for taking the plunge! Also this almond butter looks so simple and delicious - I'll be giving it a shot soon as store-bought almond butter is getting a bit pricey.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 24, 2017 at 7:20 pm

        well I haven't totally, I still work part time, but I'm hopefully jumping right in in the fall! eek. hope you find a balance that works for you! and yes, it's so expensive at the store

        Reply
    2. Lauren Harris-Pincus says

      May 30, 2017 at 5:00 pm

      I have the nut butter attachment to my Blendtec, I really need to use it!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 05, 2017 at 9:20 am

        yes! it's so easy! Do you use that attachment for anything other than nut butters? I need to check that out, stirring it is a bit of a chore

        Reply
    3. Anne|Craving Something Healthy says

      May 30, 2017 at 11:46 pm

      I totally feel your pain about the rice paper wrappers. I think I've had the same package for 2 years and it never gets used up. I've been seeing many DIY nut butters lately so I've got to get on board with it! Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 05, 2017 at 9:18 am

        yes! absolutely! and those dang rice paper wrappers

        Reply
    4. Diane Boyd says

      June 01, 2017 at 9:37 am

      Love that you included mistakes; this is so genuine and I have full confidence it would be wonderful.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 05, 2017 at 9:17 am

        oh yes, and I hate reading about those in comments vs in recipes 😉 thanks Diane!

        Reply
    5. Kelly Jones says

      July 25, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      Still haven't done almond butter, but my cuisinart food processor impresses when I make PB and cashew butter!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        July 26, 2017 at 12:57 pm

        ohhhh do it! it's so good!

        Reply
    6. hannah says

      April 26, 2020 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      you made this look so easy that I made almond butter for the first time. It was delish, and saved me a lot of money

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 26, 2020 at 10:29 am

        best news!

        Reply
    7. Kushigalu says

      May 13, 2020 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      Wow! Big fan of almonds and love them in any form. This is must try !

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 17, 2020 at 8:35 pm

        woot!

        Reply
    8. Gail Montero says

      May 13, 2020 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      I love almond butter and adding some honey to it makes it sweet enough without being too much! So tasty!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 14, 2020 at 7:10 pm

        totally! it's so good

        Reply
    9. Carrie Robinson says

      May 13, 2020 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      I have never tried to make my own almond butter before! 🙂 Looks perfect.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 14, 2020 at 7:10 pm

        try it! it's so easy!

        Reply
    10. Jen says

      May 13, 2020 at 10:36 am

      All this time at home had me wondering how I could get nut butters - since the grocery stores have that section closed. Well you are right my friend - almond butter is better than store bought! Happy to have this in my recipe book now.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 14, 2020 at 7:10 pm

        this is the way!!!

        Reply
    11. Kelli says

      May 13, 2020 at 11:15 am

      Love the honey in this homemade almond butter!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 14, 2020 at 7:09 pm

        it's such a great addition!

        Reply

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