How To Make Almond Butter At Home
by Tarla Dalal
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homemade almond butter is totally awesome, a tantalising treat with a very unique flavour and interesting mouth-feel! Learn how to make almond butter recipe | homemade Indian style almond butter | chunky almond butter |
When you think almonds, you expect a nutty flavour, but this homemade almond butter gives you a better flavour than you bargain for, because the nuts are roasted before blending. A dash of coconut oil further improves the flavour of this butter, apart from boosting its health benefits.
homemade Indian style almond butter is a great source of Protein, while coconut gives you healthy fatty acids of medium chain triglycerides. It is always better to make your almond butter at home as store-bought almond butter contains loads of sugar and hydrogenated vegetable fats, which are not good for you. And to think you get all this goodness at probably half the price of the unhealthy market butter!
Store your almond butter in a glass jar with a lid and it should stay good for 25 days in the fridge. You can also store the almond butter in a jar at room temperature and it stays good for 15 days. But note that if you put the butter in the fridge, then you must store it there always. When you are hungry, treat yourself to 1 tbsp of almond butter. It is a wise snack even for weight-watchers as it has the correct fats to keep you full for a longer time.
Tips to make almond butter: 1. Instead of coconut oil you can add olive oil. 2. Cool the almonds completely after roasting otherwise while blending the mixer jar may get hot. 3. Instead of sea salt you can add normal salt.
Enjoy almond butter recipe | homemade Indian style almond butter | chunky almond butter | with detailed step by step photos.
How To Make Almond Butter At Home recipe - How to make How To Make Almond Butter At Home
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Blending time: 20 minutes Total Time:
Makes 1.25 cups
For Almond Butter
2 1/4 cups almonds (badam)
1 tbsp organic coconut oil
1/4 tsp sea salt (khada namak)
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- To make {span class="bold1"}almond butter recipe{/span}, dry roast almonds in a broad non-stick pan for 5 minutes on a medium flame, while stirring occasionally.
- Remove in a plate and allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, keep aside ¼ cup of roasted almonds and coarsely crush them in a mortar pestle.
- Transfer the remaining roasted almonds in a big mixer.
- Blend for 5 to 7 minutes until it become thick paste.
- Add the coconut oil and sea salt and blend again for 3 to 4 minutes or till smooth.
- Remove in a deep bowl and add the coarsely crushed roasted almonds and mix well.
- Serve {span class="bold1"}homemade almond butter{/span} or store in an airtight container and use as required.
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making almond butter.
how to make almond butter
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To make almond butter recipe, add 2¼ cups almonds (badam) in a broad non-stick pan.
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Dry roast for 5 minutes on a medium flame, while stirring occasionally.
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Remove in a plate and allow it to cool completely.
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Once cooled, keep aside ¼ cup of roasted almonds.
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Coarsely crush them in a mortar pestle.
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Transfer the remaining roasted almonds in a big mixer.
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Blend it continuously for 5 to 7 minutes until it become thick paste.
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Add 1 tbsp coconut oil.
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Add ¼ tsp sea salt.
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Blend again for 3 to 4 minutes or till smooth.
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Remove in a deep bowl.
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Add the coarsely crushed roasted almonds.
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Mix well.
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Serve homemade almond butter or store in an airtight container and use as required.
tips to make almond butter
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Instead of coconut oil you can add olive oil.
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Cool the almonds completely after roasting otherwise while blending the mixer jar may get hot.
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Instead of sea salt you can add normal salt. Though the taste with sea salt is far better.
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Indian homemade almond butter is rich in Vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus and protein.
1. Vitamin E : Vitamin E balances cholesterol levels, repairs damaged skin and keeps hair shiny. 23% of RDA.
2. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 14% of RDA.
3. Phosphorus : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 11% of RDA.
4. Protein : Protein is required for the managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. Have protein rich Indian foods like paneer, curd, Greek yoghurt, tofu, almonds, sprouts, chana, rajma, chick peas, quinoa, buckwheat ). 5% of RDA.
- You can increase the quantity of crushed roasted almonds for extra crunch and mouthfeel.
| Energy | 95 cal |
| Protein | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 8.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 7.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 5.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 30.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 49.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 64.9 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 113.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
Can we use olive oil instead of coconut oil
Hello can I use coconut water to mix in with my almond butter ?
Ma’am can we make the almond butter, a spicy version ... adding oregano, chilli flakes
Hi, I loved the recipe...it''s very easy. And healthy...my question is can we add chocolate or Coco powder ?so that kids will also love it .. how to sweeten it if Coco powder added?
Can we replace coconut oil with something else. My family does not like the flavour of coconut
Hi. Loved this! I would like to know what is the shelf life of this? Hoping for your response. Thanks!
Tried this recipe for Almond butter which was easy and delicious........ keep wanting a bite. Try this with Apple slices really yummm!
Veryyyy tasty!!!
Hi. I''m a endurance athlete. Almond butter gives excellent slow release of energy , consumed first thing in the morning or anytime in the day when hungry. Drastically reduces sugar craving. -! And super simple to make. Love it.