Almond Butter

by Registered Dietitian, Andrea Holwegner | Jun 12, 2013

Created by the Almond Board of California

What you need:

1 cup (250 mL) whole natural almonds, roasted*
1/8 tsp. (0.5 mL) salt
3 tbsp. (45 mL) almond or vegetable oil

How you prepare:

In a food processor with metal blade in place, grind almonds and salt until fine. While running, slowly add oil in a steady stream until mixture is spreadable.

* To roast almonds, spread in an ungreased baking pan. Place in a 350ºF oven and bake 7 to 10 minutes or until almonds are fragrant; stir once or twice to assure even browning. Note that almonds will continue to roast slightly after removing from oven.

Nutritional Analysis (per serving):

Calories: 130	Fibre: 2.3 g
Fat: 11.8 g	Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sat Fat: 1.0g	Sodium: 0 mg
Mono Fat: 7.6 g	Calcium: 48 mg
Poly Fat: 2.7 g	Magnesium: 53 mg
Protein: 4.0 g	Potassium: 139 mg
Carb: 3.8 g	Vitamin E: 5.8 mg

* total alpha-tocopherol equivalents

Recipe used with permission from the Almond Board of California. Visit www.almondboard.com for more great recipes.

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