Yummy Almond Butter With 3 Variations

My sis and me made Sharon's wonderful Easy Homemade Almond Butter and liked it so much that we were inspired to come up with our own variations. We created a cocoa vanilla one, a vanilla and a cinnamon one. They are so yummy and taste kinda like candy only healthier. If you have a sweet tooth feel free to add in a ts or so of your favourite sweetener. The basic almond butter is different from Sharons in that is uses a little less oil and salt and a different method of preparation.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 small bowl almond butter

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups  almonds (skin on)
• 1⁄16 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons  oil (a neutral one like sunflower or salad)

• For Vanilla Cocoa Almond Butter

• 1⁄2 teaspoon cocoa powder (unsweetened, good quality)
• 3⁄8 teaspoon  ground vanilla bean

• For Vanilla Almond Butter

• 3⁄8 teaspoon  ground vanilla bean

• For Cinnamon Almond Butter

• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Meanwhile place almonds in a food processor and chop finely.
3. Place almond pieces in the skillet and dry toast for about 5 minutes. The almonds should smell roasty and have a slightly golden brown colour.
4. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
5. Place almonds, oil and salt in a food processor and process into a thick paste. You can also use an immersion blender for this.
6. If you like your almond butter less thick, just add a little more oil or water until you reach the desired consistency.
7. Now add in the flavourings of your choice. Mix them in well with a spoon.
8. Enjoy!