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    Home » Recipe Index » Prep Ahead Meals

    Honey Almond Butter (2 cups)

    May 13, 2020 Updated April 11, 2024 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD 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.

    almond butter in a glass jar on table with honey and the lid behind it

    [This honey almond butter 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]

    Table of contents

    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Storage Tips
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • How to use almond butter

    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.

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the honey almond butter recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick visual + description of what's in this recipe.

    • Roasted almonds
    • Canola oil
    • Kosher salt
    • Honey

    Instructions

    Scroll down to the honey almond butter recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.

    ingredients for honey almond butter in a blender jar

    1. Add roasted almonds, salt, honey, and 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.

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

    Transfer honey almond butter to glass jar and refrigerate until use.

    Storage Tips

    Refrigerate honey almond butter in an airtight container after it's made. It should last in the fridge for a couple weeks. Especially if it's in the back, where it's colder.

    Substitutions/Tips

    • Use at least 2 cups of nuts, if you don't use many, it'll be hard to blend.
    • Stir honey almond butter 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 (smoother) or food processor (bit more chunky). 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. Plus you'll save money and reduce food waste by swapping ingredients.

    honey almond butter in a glass jar with a spatula in it

    How to use 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!

    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.

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

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    Honey Almond Butter (2 cups)

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

    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 Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian who has been cooking for one for over 10 years. 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. alana says

      February 28, 2024 at 8:57 am

      Hi Rebecca, how are you?
      Why does my almond paste have a sticky texture on my tongue when I add honey? I've tried several ways and this texture remains.

      tks!!!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD says

        February 28, 2024 at 11:05 am

        Hi Alana, great question. It's been a while since I made this last, so I can't remember how the texture was for me. I've got a couple questions- do you remember how much of the almonds you added, and how much honey? Did you try it before or after refrigerating it? Did refrigerating the almond butter help at all (refrigerating it would change the texture, but does it help with the stickiness for you?) You could substitute part or all of the honey for a neutral oil for the creaminess it adds, but without stickiness. If you like the flavor of the honey, you could drizzle it over when eating, that could solve the sticky problem for you. I'm happy to help problem solve for this, it may be a personal preference, but I'm sure there's a way to make this recipe work for your preference!

        Reply
    2. 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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