almond butter!

Lately I've been trying to work more healthy fats into or diets, and call me crazy, but I can only cram so many raw nuts into my mouth. 

But I can spread dreamy almond butter on aannnnyyyyything (which also can be a bit unfortunate). 

toast

apples

bananas

mix it in to oatmeal, granola, smoothies....really, it goes with anything.

Here's how to do it:

1. Take almonds (easy enough), any amount you want (stock up at the bulk bins). 

I used 2 cups this time.

2. Roast almonds. Spread out on a pan, and roast at 350° for 10-15 minutes, until a bit darker brown and extra crunchy and have a nice "roasty" flavor. Yes, I'm sure roasty is a word.

3. Place them in to the food processor. Turn on food processor. 

let it go. 

and go. 

and go. 

add a pinch of salt. 

keep going. 

you may have to scrape down the sides every now and then.

going going going. 

Just when you think it's ready--it will be a paste-ish consistency, rolling around in your processor like a ball, let it go a few minutes more. The oils will continue to come out and make it even smoother. 

I have heard of people who swear that it never got smooth enough--but both with this and when I've made peanut butter, I've never had a problem. 

But if, you just can't seem to get it smooth enough, and are still processing after about 15 minutes, add about a tablespoon of coconut oil, just to smooth it out. 

But this came out perfectly all on it's own--you just have to be patient.

4. Taste. 

5. Spoon in to a jar. 

6. Taste.

7. Have little hands make a label for you. 

8. Taste and/or refrigerate 

enjoy!