Nutritional Facts
Servings
14
% Daily Value *
Amount Per Serving
Calories
130
Total Fat
10.4g (16%)
Saturated Fat
2.7g (14%)
Sodium
44.9mg (2%)
Net Carbohydrates
1.6g (1%)
Sugars
1.1g
Protein
4.4g (9%)
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may need to be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs
Ingredients
280g almonds
2 tbsp MCT oil
¼ tsp salt
TAGS
Nut Butter, Almond Butter
Description
The price of almond butter in the shops makes me cringe. It's so expensive! Even the store brand jars are at least $8 a jar, it's just crazy. When I costed out how much it would be to make my own I couldn't believe it. Under $4! That's more than a 50% saving plus I know exactly what is going it it.
You could easily do this recipe with 100% almonds and nothing else if that is your preference. I like my almond butter to be spreadable which is why I add the MCT oil.
Why MCT oil and not olive oil? MCT oil is a highly concentrated source of medium-chain triglycerides, which are fats that are metabolised differently to the fats (long-chain triglycerides) found in other foods. MCTs go straight to the liver where they can be used as instant energy or turned into ketones. Perfect for keto!
I flavour my almond butter with a little salt. You are welcome to leave this out, or replace it with something else. Cinnamon, vanilla or even a hint of sweetener would all be just as good.
These instructions are for a Thermomix however a regular blender will do.
Instructions
Conventional Method
Preheat oven to 180°.
Spread almonds on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer almonds a blender and blend until the mix is a fine crumb.
Scrape down the sides and add the remaining ingredients. Blend for a further 5 mins or until the mix turns into a paste.
Store in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.
Thermomix Method
Preheat oven to 180°.
Spread almonds on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer almonds to the Thermomix bowl and blend for 1 min/sp9.
Scrape down the sides and add the remaining ingredients. Blend for a further 5 min/sp5.
Store in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.
Almond Butter
Free Your Meals recipe to try at home
Prep Time (Mins)
10
Servings
14
Cook Time (Mins)
10
Calories
130