Healthy, Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Almond Butter – aka Christmas in a jar!

Golden delicious almonds are lightly toasted then blended with a splash of vanilla, a sprinkling of cinnamon, a cheeky pinch of salt and a handful of sweet, chewy, caramel-infused, raisins!

It’s subtly sweet, deliciously creamy, perfectly spiced and simply divine!

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of devouring the deliciousness that is a date stuffed with almond butter then you have a pretty good idea of what this little jar of golden goodness tastes like.

Amazing, right!?

Well, brace yourself baby because a splash of vanilla, a sprinkling of cinnamon and a cheeky pinch of sea salt take that winning combination to a whhoooollllleeeeee new level!

Honestly . . . saying it’s delicious doesn’t even comes close to doing it the justice it deserves!

This, right here, is a little jar of heaven right here on earth!

It really is edible awesomeness personified ,  one taste and I know you are going to just love, love, love it as much as I do!

Which, FYI – is A LOT

Made with no refined flours or sugars using just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and comes together in a matter of minutes!

So simple, but oh so delicious! It really is all kinds of incredible!

If you’re looking for a fun and festive gift idea, for friends, family, or even just your fine self this Christmas, or you know, just because it’s Wednesday! Then this my friend is EXACTLY what you need!

I mean would you just look at it . . .

Cozy, warm and deliciously comforting . . . that velvety smooth, deliciously creamy, lightly salted almond butter with that heart and belly warming hum of cinnamon infused with flecks of soft and chewy, caramelized raisins . . .

Vegan Gluten Free Dairy free Grain free Sugar free Paleo Keto   DEEEEEEELISH

3 ingredients, 10 minutes in the making . . .

Don’t you just want to dive head first into the jar and eat your way out!

All natural, quick and easy, velvety smooth, subtly sweet, perfectly spiced, seriously addicting, cinnamon raisin almond butter . . .

Make it. Eat it. Love, love, love it.

 

Healthy, Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Almond Butter
{Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Refined Sugar Free – Vegan – Keto  & Paleo Friendly}
Makes approx 1 1/2 heaping cups of all natural, quick and easy, creamy, dreamy, subtly sweet, perfectly spiced, healthy, homemade cinnamon raisin almond butter

Ingredients –

2 cup of raw almonds

1 Tablespoon of vanilla bean extract

1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

2-4 Tablespoons of raisins – more or less to taste

1/2 teaspoon of salt flakes

Optional add-ins ;
1-2 scoops of Vital proteins unflavored collagen peptides optional for an extra boost of protein and gut healing goodness

Method –

1 – Optional but highly recommended – Preheat your oven to 175’C (350’F)

2 – Line a large baking sheet with baking/parchment paper (or a non stick silpat mat) and pour on your almonds, making sure they are spread evenly – aka not crowded.

3 – Roast your almonds for 5-10 minutes, until lightly toasted and deliciously golden.

4 – Pour your roasted almonds into the bowl of your food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy (or your desired consistency). Initially the almonds wil grind down into a powder, give it a minute or two and the oils will extract and it will become deliciously, thick, rich and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

5 – Once you have blended to your desired consistency, add your vanilla, cinnamon and salt then process until well combined.

Now – in regards to the raisins, you can either add them here too and blend them right into the almond butter or partially blend them so you still have some bigger pieces to chew on, or you can keep them whole and just stir them through as they are. I blended mine right into the batter but you do you baby!

6 – Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly – add a little extra salt or more vanilla or cinnamon if you feel the need and, if you prefer a thinner/more runny consistency feel free to add a drizzle of coconut oil to thin it out.

7 – Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It should keep well for up to 2 weeks – if it lasts that long! (← seriously, good luck with that )

Enjoy xoxo

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow nut butter addict? What’s your fave flavor? Or brand? Or recipe? And your fave way to eat it?! Straight up by the spoonful, with fruit, on toast, on chocolate?! Tell me . . . details please

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your creamy, dreamy almond butter (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Turmeric and Ginger Spiced Almond Butter

Just when I thought my nut butter obsession couldn’t get any bigger this happens . . .

You guys . . .

This right here is like the superhero, golden child of the almond butter world!

Not only is it insanely, and I mean I N S A N E L Y, delicious (think subtly sweet, velvety smooth, deliciously buttery and perfectly spiced with a gentle heart and belly warming hum of cinnamon and ginger) but, it’s also packs a serious and I mean S E R I O U S, nutritional punch thanks to the addition of our tantalizing, super food ingredient, turmeric.

I know, I know what you’re thinking . . . turmeric in almond butter  . . . Em, is that really necessary?!

I say, YES!!!!

Ok maybe it’s not totally necessary but, I guarantee that it is all kinds of delicious, seriously nutritious – one taste and you will be fully on board.

Trust me.

Have I ever steered you wrong?!

I wouldn’t do such a thing. Only the best of the best for my sweet, internet BFF (that’s you )

I honestly believe that this turmeric and ginger spiced, almond butter that we’re making today really is the best of the best.

I hate to toot my own horn but I really think I may have out done myself with this latest nut butter creation . . . it’s definitely next level! An absolute game changer. (toot, toot)

Plus, did you know that turmeric is rich in antioxidants, it’s a natural anti-inflammatory, it’s great for digestion and heart health, will help stabilize blood sugar, lower your risk of diabetes, improve brain function and boost your immunity! 

Just in case you need an excuses to eat more nut butter . . . all in the name of good health, I got you covered

For those of you who are concerned that this super hero, super spread may have a weird/funky, taste I assure you the turmeric goes completely undetected.

Apart from the coloring . . .

I’ll admit, it does have an “interesting” glow about it but, personally I kinda dig the 80’s, retro, neon, golden hue. Don’t you?!

Regardless of how you feel about it’s appearance, one taste and you will be head over heels in love with this all natural, anti-inflammatory, super-charged, super-hero, super-spread I just know it!

The addition of cinnamon and ginger adds a magical touch of perfectly spiced sweetness that marries so beautifully with our buttery almonds. It kinds of tastes like Christmas in a cup which is all kinds of awesome if you ask me.

I don’t know what it is, but there is something incredibly comforting about that combination of spices that warms me to the depths of my soul.

Would you just look at those pretty little flecks of vanilla bean and cinnamon

Ahhhh I just love it so much!!!

Honestly, I don’t know what else to say apart from please, please, puh-lease can you stop what you’re doing and go make it already?!

As always our healthy, homemade almond butter is made with no refined flours or sugars, using just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already.

No weird additives or unpronounceable ingredients – just almonds, vanilla, a sprinkling of heart warming spices and cheeky pinch of salt is all you need!

And, once you’ve roasted those golden delicious, nutrient rich almonds you’re divine little jar of edible awesomeness comes together in a matter of minutes!

Oh and FYI – this pretty little jar of turmeric and ginger spiced almond butter also happens to be naturally vegan, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, keto, paleo friendly and 100 % whole30 compliant but, most importantly, it’s seriously delicious and you need it in your life, ASAP!

All natural, thick and creamy, subtly sweet, perfectly spiced, healthy, homemade, gloriously golden, turmeric and ginger spiced almond butter . . .

One taste of this super-charged, super-food, super-spread and life as you know it will be changed forever!

Make it. Eat it. Love, love, love it.

Turmeric and Ginger Spiced Almond Butter
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

Makes approx 1 3/4 cups All natural, quick and easy, creamy, dreamy, velvety smooth, subtly sweet, perfectly spiced, gloriously golden, healthy, homemade, turmeric and ginger spiced almond butter

Ingredients –

2  cup of raw almonds

1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract or 10-12 drops of Vanilla Cream Stevia – I use Sweet Leaf Stevia

1 teaspoon of ground turmeric

1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon of ginger

1/2 teaspoon of salt flakes

1/8 teaspoon of ground black pepper – this is important as the chemical compound in the black pepper is what helps and enables the body to absorb all of those incredible nutrients in the turmeric! You can’t taste the pepper, promise.

1 scoop of vital proteins collagen peptides – optional

Method –

1 – Preheat your oven to 175’C (350’F)

2 – Line a large baking sheet with baking/parchment paper (or a non stick silpat mat) then add your almonds making sure they are spread evenly – aka not crowded.

3 – Roast your nuts for 7-10 minutes, until gloriously golden, deliciously fragrant and lightly toasted.

4 – Pour your golden, delicious roasted almonds into the bowl of your food processor or blender, add salt and process until smooth and creamy (or your desired consistency). Initially the almonds would grind down into a powder, give it a minute or two and the oils will extract and it will become deliciously, thick, rich and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

5 – Once you have blended to your desired consistency add the vanilla and remainig spices and process until well combined.

Note – If you prefer a thinner/runnier nut butters feel free to add a drizzle of coconut oil (1 tablespoon at a time) to reach desired consistency.

7 – Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It should keep well for up to 2 weeks – but I highly doubt it will last that long! (← seriously, good luck with that )

Enjoy xoxo

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow nut butter addict? What’s your fave flavor? Or brand? Or recipe? And your fave way to eat it?! Straight up by the spoonful, with fruit, on toast, on chocolate?! Tell me . . . details please

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your turmeric and ginger spiced almond butter (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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The post Turmeric and Ginger Spiced Almond Butter {Vegan, Gluten Free, Sugar Free & Paleo Friendly} first appeared on Better with Cake.

If you’re looking for some deliciously simple, secretly healthy, homemade treats to make for your dear ol’ Dad this Father’s day weekend (or even just for your fine self because, yum! #treatyoself )  then look no further my friend.

I’ve put together a list of 20 of my most popular, healthy, homemade treats, an array of goodies to cater for all tastes, that are super simple to put together (so little hands can get involved) and would make a wonderful gift that I’m sure the special men in your life would thoroughly enjoy, I know mine do

1 – Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bites

2 – Lemon Berry Bliss Bites

3 – Salted Maple Pecan Almond Butter

4 – Apple and Cranberry {Grain Free} Granola

5 – Sweet and Spicy Savory Snack Mix

6 – Chocolate Orange Bliss Bites

7 – Chocolate Tahini Fudge Bites

8 – Chocolate Coated Roasted Almonds

9 – Healthy, No-Bake Lamington {Chocolate & Coconut} Bliss Bites

10 – Black Forest Granola

11 – Dark Chocolate Strawberry Coconut Butter Cups

12 – Quick and Easy Candied Walnuts

13 – 3 Ingredients Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Almond Butter Cups

14 – Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Power Bites

15 – Summer Berry Snack Mix

16 – Caramel Chai Spiced Bliss Bites

17 – Deliciously Simple, Healthy, Homemade Chocolate Coated, Salted Caramels

18 – DIY – Dark Chocolate Roasted Almond Bark

19 – Dark Chocolate Cranberry Fruit and Nut Clusters

20 – Dark Chocolate Double Stuffed Dates

So much deliciousness where to begin?

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Please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your deliciously simple, secretly healthy, homemade treats (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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The post 20 Deliciously Simple, Secretly Healthy Homemade Treats for Father’s Day first appeared on Better with Cake.

I mean it is my birthday month after all which gives me just the excuse I needed (as if I really need one?!) to make a brand new, insanely delicious, seriously indulgent, yet secretly healthy, nut butter obsession to share with you.

And ummmmmm this right here . . .

This little jar of heaven aka – chocolate pistachio almond butter . . .

It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

It’s decadent and rich, subtly sweet, velvety smooth, seriously creamy, deliciously indulgent and simply divine.

Something about the subtle, slightly savory, flavor profile of those pretty little oven roasted pistachio’s combined with our buttery almonds, a sweet splash of vanilla, the decadent, richness of our cacao and that cheeky pinch of salt . . .

I mean, I thought the original, salted pistachio almond butter we made was all kinds of awesome (which it really, REALLY is!) but, this chocolate version is next level!

I think we can all agree that a touch of chocolate just makes everything better, am I right?!

Oh you know I am!

And this right here, this chocolate pistachio almond butter we’re making . . . is in a world of it’s own!

It’s thick and creamy, deliciously buttery, subtly sweet, seriously chocolatey, lightly salted and well, like you,  all kinds of incredible!

Honestly, I don’t know what else to tell you . . .

Ahhhhh I’m just so excited for you to try it because I know you are going to just love, love, love it!

It’s chocolate and nut butter, two of my greatest loves combined, what’s not to love?!

Just look at it?!

Heaven in a jar I tell you!!

No words needed!

As always our healthy, homemade almond butter is made with no refined flours or sugars, using just a handful of real food ingredients that I bet you have on hand already.

No weird preservatives, additives, fillers, hidden sugars or unpronounceable ingredients here people –  just almonds, pistachios, vanilla, cacao, a cheeky pinch of salt and a little bit of love is all you need!

5 ingredients, 10 minutes in the making = deliciously winning on soooo many levels!

Oh and FYI – this little jar of awesomeness also happens to be naturally vegan, gluten free, sugar free, dairy free, keto and paleo friendly  but, most importantly, it’s I N S A N E L Y delicious and you need it in your life, ASAP!

I don’t know about you but I can’t think of a better way to spend my birthday (or any day for that matter) than by diving head first into this jar of deliciousness and eating my way out.

Who am I kidding, birthday or not that sounds like an absolute dream!

All natural, quick and easy, velvety smooth, creamy, dreamy, decadent and rich, subtly sweet, deliciously indulgent, lightly salted, seriously chocolatey, healthy, homemade chocolate pistachio almond butter . . .

Make it. Eat it. Love, love, love it.

Chocolate Pistachio Almond Butter
{Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Keto & Paleo Friendly}

Makes approx 2 1/2 cups all natural, quick and easy, deliciously indulgent, seriously chocolatey creamy, dreamy, velvety smooth, lightly salted, healthy, homemade, chocolate pistachio almond butter

Ingredients –

2  cup of raw almonds

1  cup of pistachios, shelled

2 Tablespoons of cacao

1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract or 10-12 drops of Vanilla Cream Stevia – I use Sweet Leaf Stevia

1/2 (heaping) teaspoon of salt flakes

Method –

1 – Preheat your oven to 175’C (350’F)

2 – Line a large baking sheet with baking/parchment paper (or a non stick silpat mat) then add your almonds and pistachios, making sure they are spread evenly – aka not crowded.

3 – Roast your nuts for 7-10 minutes, until gloriously golden, deliciously fragrant and lightly toasted.

4 – Pour your golden, delicious roasted nuts into the bowl of your food processor or blender, add salt and process until smooth and creamy (or your desired consistency). Initially the almonds would grind down into a powder, give it a minute or two and the oils will extract and it will become deliciously, thick, rich and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

5 – Add cacao and vanilla and process to combine then have a cheeky taste (or two) and adjust as needed.

Note – If you prefer a thinner consistency feel free to add a drizzle of coconut oil to thin it out.

6 – Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It should keep well for up to 2 weeks – but I highly doubt it will last that long! (← seriously, good luck with that )

Enjoy xoxo

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow nut butter addict? What’s your fave flavor? Or brand? Or recipe? And your fave way to eat it?! Straight up by the spoonful, with fruit, on toast, on chocolate?! Tell me . . . details please

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your chocolate pistachio almond butter (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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The post Healthy, Homemade Chocolate Pistachio Almond Butter {Sugar Free – Gluten Free – Keto – Paleo} first appeared on Better with Cake.

Well, I’m pretty sure that homemade nut butter is mine.

You guys, I am so sorry for skipping out on you last week! I had my first (and hopefully last) ever real, deal migraine.

The migraine itself lasted a solid 2 days and let me tell you it knocked me off my feet!

And that post migraine hangover . . . that bad boy lingered on for a full week which, as you can imagine, was all kinds of awesome. Said no one, ever!

Ugh – so not cool, not cool at all!

You know what is all kinds of awesome and seriously cool?!

Apart from you, of course

Homemade nut butter!!!

And that’s exactly what we are going to make today.

Except we’re not just making any ol’ nut butter , no siree’ – not for my super awesome, crazy cool sweet invisible internet BFF’s  . . . you only get the best of the best!

And that’s exactly what we have here . . .

The best of the best for the best of the best.

Now, allow me to introduce you to my latest obsession . . .

Healthy, homemade roasted pistachio almond butter!!!!

Golden delicious, nutrient rich almonds and some pretty little pistachios are oven roasted and blended with a generous pinch of salt to bring you a creamy, dreamy. deliciously buttery, lightly salted nut butter that is so insanely delicious that life as you know it will be changed forever!

Ladies and gentlemen I am here to tell you that there is a brand new, seriously awesome, incredibly cool nut butter on the block and it’s about to rock your world!!!

3 ingredients, 10 minutes in the making and you guys . . . I can’t even!

I mean, roasted almonds on their own = awesome

Pretty little pistachios  (seriously how cute are they with their vibrant, green and purple exterior?!) = also, all kinds of awesome

So when those two, tasty little, worlds collide what you get is absolute, edible, awesomeness personified.

Ahhh you guys, I am so beyond excited about this delicious new collaboration. One taste and I know you are going to just love, love, love it as much as I do!

It’s thick and creamy, deliciously buttery, perfectly salted and simply divine!

What’s not to love?!

Would you just look at it?!

As always our healthy, homemade almond butter is made with no refined flours or sugars, using just a handful of real food ingredients that I bet you have on hand already.

No weird additives or unpronounceable ingredients – just almonds, pistachios, a cheeky pinch of salt and a whole lotta love is all you need!

And, once you’ve roasted those golden delicious, nutrient rich almonds and pretty little pistachios you’re divine little jar of edible awesomeness comes together in a matter of minutes!

So much to love I tell you, and love it you will!

Oh and FYI – this pretty little jar of salted, roasted pistachio almond butter also happens to be naturally vegan, gluten free, dairy free, paleo friendly and whole30 compliant but, most importantly, it’s seriously delicious and you need it in your life like, yesterday!

All natural, thick and creamy, deliciously dreamy, lightly salted, healthy, homemade, roasted pistachio almond butter . . .

Seriously, stop what you’re doing – this needs to happen NOW!

Make it. Eat it. Love, love, love it.

Roasted Pistachio Almond Butter
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

Makes approx 2 1/2 cups All natural, quick and easy, creamy, dreamy, velvety smooth, lightly salted, healthy, homemade, roasted pistachio almond butter

Ingredients –

2  cup of raw almonds

1  cup of pistachios, shelled

1/2 (heaping) teaspoon of salt flakes

Method –

1 – Preheat your oven to 175’C (350’F)

2 – Line a large baking sheet with baking/parchment paper (or a non stick silpat mat) then add your almonds and pistachios, making sure they are spread evenly – aka not crowded.

3 – Roast your nuts for 7-10 minutes, until gloriously golden, deliciously fragrant and lightly toasted.

4 – Pour your golden, delicious roasted nuts into the bowl of your food processor or blender, add salt and process until smooth and creamy (or your desired consistency). Initially the almonds would grind down into a powder, give it a minute or two and the oils will extract and it will become deliciously, thick, rich and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

5 – Once you have blended to your desired consistency have a cheeky taste test (or two) and adjust seasoning as needed.

Note – If you prefer a thinner consistency feel free to add a drizzle of coconut oil to thin it out.

7 – Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It should keep well for up to 2 weeks – but I highly doubt it will last that long! (← seriously, good luck with that )

Enjoy xoxo

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow nut butter addict? What’s your fave flavor? Or brand? Or recipe? And your fave way to eat it?! Straight up by the spoonful, with fruit, on toast, on chocolate?! Tell me . . . details please

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your roasted pistachio almond butter (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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The post Healthy, Homemade Salted Roasted Pistachio Almond Butter first appeared on Better with Cake.

1 – I have been trying to write this post for close to a week now and every time I go to get started something comes up to pull me away ( #momlife ) so I’m afraid if I don’t just get in and just get it done that may happen again

2 – I don’t really have anything fun or exciting to tell you other than the fact that I made this bonkers delicious, healthy, homemade mocha chai spiced almond butter and you need it in your life like, yesterday!

So . . .

Deliciously simple, decadent, rich, healthy, homemade mocha chia spiced almond butter . . .

You guys . . .

So much deliciousness your pretty little head may just explode!!!!

Gloriously golden, nutrient rich almonds are oven roasted then blended with a splash of vanilla, a cheeky pinch of salt, a combination of chai inspired spices (think cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and cloves) , a sprinkling of cacao and a gentle hum espresso.

I know I say it about all the nut butters that we make but you guys . . . this mocha chai spiced almond butter is so insanely delicious that one taste and life as you know it will be changed forever!

The subtle sweetness of vanilla combined with those creamy, dreamy, buttery almonds, that  heart warming hum of chai inspired spices, the decadent, richness of the cacao and that gentle hum of espresso . . .

You guys . . . I can’t even . . .

It’s decadent and rich, subtly sweet, deliciously indulgent, seriously chocolaty and simply divine!

For the coffee haters out there;

1 – Tell me again why we’re friends?! Just kidding, kinda, you know I love you

2 – Please don’t be put of by the fact that this almond butter has espresso in it. I personally don’t think it has a strong coffee flavor (although you could certainly ramp things up if you wanted) the coffee seems to just enhance the richness of the chocolate more than anything.

Trust me, that leetle touch of espresso brings an element of depth and richness to this little jar of heaven that takes our latest batch of healthy, homemade almond butter to a whole new level!

Seriously, just trust me on this, I would never steer you wrong.

As always our healthy, homemade mocha chai spiced almond butter is made with no refined flours or sugars, using just a handful of real food ingredients that I bet you have on hand already.

And, once you’ve roasted those golden delicious, nutrient rich almonds you’re divine little jar of perfectly spiced, espresso infused, deliciously indulgent, healthy, homemade almond butter comes together in a matter of minutes!

It also happens to be vegan, gluten free dairy free and paleo friendly but, most importantly, it’s insanely (and I mean I-N-S-A-N-E-L-Y) delicious and you need it in your life asap!

Once you have your little jar of creamy, dreamy, perfectly spiced, espresso infused, chai spiced almond butter ready and waiting in your hot little hand, go ahead and use it as you would, business as usual – dive head first into the jar and eat your way out . . .

or you be a little more refined and get yourself a spoon . . .

do what you feel, no judgement here

And I’m not saying that you have to but, I you know I strongly, STRONGLY insist suggest that you do . . . grab yourself a big ol’ block chunk of your fave dark chocolate then add a heaping spoonful of your deliciously indulgent, perfectly spiced, espresso infused, creamy, dreamy, mocha chai inspired almond butter . . .

And lose yourself in the deliciousness that you just created.

All natural, quick and easy, thick and creamy, subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty, decadent, rich, deliciously indulgent, espresso infused, perfectly spiced, healthy, homemade mocha chai spiced, almond butter . . .

Seriously, stop what you’re doing, this needs to happen, now!

Make it. Eat it. Love, love, love it.

Healthy, Homemade Mocha Chai Spiced Almond Butter
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

Makes approx 1 1/2 heaping cups of all natural, quick and easy, creamy, dreamy, decadent, rich, delicious, nutritious, perfectly spiced, espresso infused, healthy, homemade chocolate, chai spiced almond butter

Ingredients –

2 cup of raw almonds

1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract (or 8-10 drops of vanilla cream stevia – I like to use Sweet Leaf Stevia )

1 Tablespoon cacao

1 teaspoon of instant espresso

1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon of cloves

1/4 teaspoon of cardamom

1/2 teaspoon of salt flakes

Method –

1 – Preheat your oven to 175’C (350’F)

2 – Line a large baking sheet with baking/parchment paper (or a non stick silpat mat) and pour on your almonds, making sure they are spread evenly – aka not crowded.

3 – Roast your almonds for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted and deliciously golden.

4 – Pour your roasted almonds into the bowl of your food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy (or your desired consistency). Initially the almonds wil grind down into a powder, give it a minute or two and the oils will extract and it will become deliciously, thick, rich and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

5 – Once you have blended to your desired consistency, add your vanilla, cacao, espresso, salt and spices then process until well combined.

6 – Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly – add a little extra salt or more vanilla/cinnamon/spices if you feel the need and, if you prefer a thinner/more runny consistency feel free to add a drizzle of coconut oil to thin it out.

7 – Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It should keep well for up to 2 weeks – if it lasts that long! (← seriously, good luck with that )

Enjoy xoxo

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow nut butter addict? What’s your fave flavor? Or brand? Or recipe? And your fave way to eat it?! Straight up by the spoonful, with fruit, on toast, on chocolate?! Tell me . . . details please

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your mocha chai spiced almond butter (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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The post Mocha Chai Spiced Almond Butter {Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly} first appeared on Better with Cake.

2 things . . .

1⃣ – How is it March already?!

Seriously?!

March?!

2017, slow down!

2⃣ – How is it March already and I am only just sharing a new almond butter recipe with you?!

Seriously!?

How did I let this happen?!

Honestly, I don’t even know who I am anymore?!

I feel like I’ve let you down . . .

But . . . you guys . . . I can make it up to you because today I come bearing what I firmly believe to be my greatest batch of almond butter yet.

I know I say that about them all but I really, REALLY mean it this time!

For those of you who follow along on Facebook and Instagram will know that I have recently discovered a new snack obsession in the insanely delicious RX Bar ‘s with the maple sea salt flavor being my current fave.

Seriously so good!

Have you tried them?

Do you love them?

What’s your favorite flava flave?!

Sorry, distracted!

Where was I . . .

Nut butter, right . . .

So, here we are with our very first nut butter recipe of 2017 where one delicious obsession inspires another . . .

Are you ready . . .

Say hello to my latest love . . .

Deliciously simple, healthy, homemade, salted maple pecan almond butter!!!!

Deliciously buttery pecans and almonds are oven roasted then blended with a splash of vanilla, a drizzle of maple syrup and a cheeky little pinch of salt to bring you your very own subtly sweet, lightly salted, gloriously golden, velvety smooth, creamy jar of heaven.

You guys . . .

I can’t even!

I don’t even know how it’s possible that something so simple can taste SO good!

But it is and it does.

Believe me, I checked, not once, not twice but several times over.

So many times in fact that I had to re-make the recipe just so I could take some photos for you!

Talk about taking one for the team

The things I do for you

Anyways, I checked, and checked and checked again and yep – it really is absolute awesomeness personified!

I don’t know what it is but this batch latest batch of almond butter is certainly different from all the ones we’ve made in the past.

It’s smoother, creamier, richer, more indulgent and decadent yet somehow at the same time manages to feel lighter?! I don’t know how it’s even possible but it really is even more awesome than those that have come before it!

Even if I do say so myself.

As far as nut butters go this salted maple pecan almond butter is definitely next level!

Maybe it’s the different oils in the pecans, I honestly don’t know but, whatever the reason I’m sure not complaining!

This maple pecan almond butter really is divine!

It’s deliciously buttery, subtly sweet, lightly salted, velvety smooth and I am head over heels in love!

I mean would you just look at it?!

That color!!!!!!!

That texture!!!!

Those flecks of vanilla!!!!

So much deliciousness in one pretty little jar!

As always our healthy, homemade almond butter is made with no refined flours or sugars, using just a handful of real food ingredients that I bet you have on hand already.

Once you’ve roasted those golden delicious, pecans and almonds you’re divine little jar of heaven comes together in under 10 minutes!

Oh and I should probably mention that not only does our salted maple pecan almond butter taste like an absolute dream but, it also happens to be vegan, gluten free and paleo friendly !

It really is simply divine and you need it in your life like, yesterday!

4 ingredients, 10 minutes in the making – stop what you’re doing, this needs to happen now!

Once you have your jar of subtly sweet, velvety smooth, creamy, dreamy, maple pecan almond butter ready and waiting in your hot little hand, go ahead and use it as you would, business as usual – dive head first into the jar and eat your way out . . .

or you be a little more refined and get yourself a spoon . . . do what you feel, no judgement here

And, I’m not saying that you have to but, I you know I strongly, STRONGLY insist suggest that you do . . . grab yourself a big ol’ block chunk of your fave dark chocolate, schmear it with a heaping spoonful of your freshly blended maple pecan almond butter sprinkle it with an extra cheeky pinch of salt . . .

And lose yourself in the deliciousness that you just created.

All natural, quick and easy, subtly sweet, velvety smooth, creamy, dreamy, lightly salted, healthy, homemade, maple pecan almond butter;

I can’t even – just do it already!

Make it, eat it, love, love, love it!

Salted Maple Pecan Almond Butter {Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

Makes approx 2 1/2 cups All natural, quick and easy, subtly sweet, velvety smooth, creamy, dreamy, lightly salted, healthy, homemade, maple pecan almond butter

Ingredients –

1 1/2  cup of raw almonds

1 1/4  cup of raw pecans

1 Tablespoon of vanilla bean extract (or 8-10 drops of vanilla cream stevia – I like to use Sweet Leaf Stevia )

1 Tablespoon of Maple Syrup

1/2 heaping teaspoon of salt flakes

Method –

1 – Preheat your oven to 175’C (350’F)

2 – Line a large baking sheet with baking/parchment paper (or a non stick silpat mat) and pour on your almonds and pecans, making sure they are spread evenly – aka not crowded.

3 – Roast your nuts for 7-10 minutes, until fragrant, lightly toasted and gloriously golden.

4 – Pour your golden, delicious roasted nuts into the bowl of your food processor or blender, add salt and process until smooth and creamy (or your desired consistency). Initially the almonds would grind down into a powder, give it a minute or two and the oils will extract and it will become deliciously, thick, rich and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

5 – Once you have blended to your desired consistency, add your vanilla and maple syrup and process again just to combine.

Sometimes the natural sugars in the maple syrup can cause the nuts to solidify slight and they may look like they have siezed but do not panic, just keep blending and they will come good (aka creamy, dreamy and silky smooth), promise.

6 – Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly – add a little extra salt or more vanilla or maple syrup if you feel the need and, if you prefer a thinner consistency feel free to add a drizzle of coconut oil to thin it out.

7 – Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It should keep well for up to 2 weeks – if it lasts that long! (← seriously, good luck with that )

Enjoy xoxo

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow nut butter addict? What’s your fave flavor? Or brand? Or recipe? And your fave way to eat it?! Straight up by the spoonful, with fruit, on toast, on chocolate?! Tell me . . . details please

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your almond butter (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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The post Salted Maple Pecan Almond Butter {Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly} first appeared on Better with Cake.

Last week I asked you guys if, when it came to gingerbread you preferred traditional or chocolate and, to my surprise, it was a pretty even split!

I myself am a total fence sitter on this one.

It really depends on what mood I’m in.

I do love the traditional version but, I’m also a sucker for all things chocolate.

I mean who isn’t?

So, because the divide was even I figured I should go ahead and make a chocolate version of our healthy, homemade gingerbread almond butter because;

1 – We can’t have anyone feeling left out now can we?!

2 –  I’ll take any chance I can get to try out a new nut butter recipe.

I mean, girl never have to many options now can she?!

Plus, it’s Christmas  – we shouldn’t have to choose

3 – You know how they say people have their own individual love languages?!

Well, I’m pretty sure that mine is homemade nut butter.

So, as a deliciously simple, yet insanely delicious, humble token of my love and appreciation for you . . . because, I really do love you (← I really, truly do! Seriously! Thank you so much for being here  ) I made you something a little bit special that I think you’re really going to enjoy . . .

Healthy, Homemade Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Almond Butter

You guys . . . if you thought the original version of our gingerbread almond butter was delicious (and believe me it is!) then just wait until you try the chocolate version!

The addition of cacao brings an element of decadent, indulgence to this latest batch of almond butter that is so insanely delicious it may just blow your mind!

I mean, I think we all agree that a touch of chocolate really does everything better, and this dark chocolate gingerbread almond butter is no exception!

It’s everything you love about chocolate gingerbread all served up in a pretty little jar.

Nutrient rich, deliciously buttery almonds are oven roasted then blended with a splash of vanilla, maple syrup, a touch of cacao, a pinch of salt and a combination of  traditional, gingerbread spices.

Oh so simple I know but you guys . . . so, SO delicious!

I mean would you just look at it?!

It’s decadent, rich, deliciously buttery, subtly sweet, perfectly spiced and simply divine.

As always our healthy, homemade almond butter is made with no refined flours or sugars, using just a handful of real food ingredients that I bet you have on hand already.

Once you’ve roasted those golden delicious, nutrient rich almonds you’re divine little jar or perfectly spiced almond butter comes together in under 10 minutes!

It also happens to be vegan, gluten free and paleo friendly but, most importantly, it’s insanely (and I mean I-N-S-A-N-E-L-Y) delicious and and I can not wait for you to taste it for yourself!

Once you have your jar of creamy, dreamy, deliciously indulgent, perfectly spiced, gingerbread inspired almond butter ready and waiting in your hot little hand, go ahead and use it as you would, business as usual – dive head first into the jar and eat your way out . . .

or you be a little more refined and get yourself a spoon . . . do what you feel, no judgement here

And I’m not saying that you have to but, I you know I strongly, STRONGLY insist suggest that you do . . . grab yourself a big ol’ block chunk of your fave dark chocolate then add a generous spoonful of your dark and delicious, perfectly spiced, gingerbread almond butter . . .

And lose yourself in the deliciousness that you just created.

All natural, quick and easy, decadent, rich, subtly sweet, perfectly spiced, deliciously indulgent, seriously chocolatey, healthy, homemade, dark chocolate gingerbread almond butter;

PS – if you decided you wanted to go ahead and throw a spoonful of espresso into the mix, I wouldn’t be mad about it #justsayin

Make it. Eat it. Love, love, love it.

 

Healthy, Homemade
Dark Chocolate Gingerbread
Almond Butter
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

Makes approx 1 1/2 heaping cups of all natural, quick and easy, thick and creamy, deliciously dreamy, subtly sweet, perfectly spiced, healthy, homemade, gingerbread almond butter.

Ingredients –

2 cup of raw almonds

1 Tablespoon of vanilla bean extract

1 Tablespoon of maple syrup

1 Tablespoon of Cacao

1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon of ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon of all spice

1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon of cloves

1/8 teaspoon of cardamom

1/2 teaspoon of salt flakes

Method –

1 – Preheat your oven to 175’C (350’F)

2 – Line a large baking sheet with baking/parchment paper (or a non stick silpat mat) and pour on your almonds, making sure they are spread evenly – aka not crowded.

3 – Roast your almonds for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted and deliciously golden.

4 – Pour your roasted almonds into the bowl of your food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy (or your desired consistency). Initially the almonds will grind down into a powder, give it a minute or two and the oils will extract and it will become deliciously, thick, rich and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

5 – Once you have blended to your desired consistency, add your vanilla, maple syrup, cacao, spices and salt then process until well combined.

6 – Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly – add a little extra salt or more vanilla, maple syrup or spices if you feel the need and, if you prefer a thinner/more runny consistency feel free to add a drizzle of coconut oil to thin it out.

7 – Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It should keep well for up to 2 weeks – if it lasts that long! (← seriously, good luck with that )

Enjoy xoxo

_________________________________________

Question of the day –

Are you a fellow nut butter addict? What’s your fave flavor? Or brand? Or recipe? And your fave way to eat it?! Straight up by the spoonful, with fruit, on toast, on chocolate?! Tell me . . . details please

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your almond butter (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

__________________________________________

The post Healthy, Homemade Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Almond Butter {Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly} first appeared on Better with Cake.

So seeings as it’s Christmas I thought we should have ourselves some gingerbread.

But . . .

I didn’t want to make cookies.

Or muffins, or cupcakes or quick breads or donuts or any kind of baked goods at all to be honest.

And I already made gingerbread bliss bites as well as a double chocolate gingerbread chia pudding last year . . .

What I really wanted to make was a deliciously simple, fun and festive jar of gingerbread inspired almond butter because well, almond butter = life!

Ummmm

You guys . . .

Gingerbread almond butter = best idea ever!

Get your gingerbread fix without having to mess with making, rolling, chilling and cutting cookie dough , not to mention saving yourself a week of heartache because you can no longer taste anything you consume because you’ve burnt off all your taste buds because you have no patience at all when it comes to waiting for cookies to cool before you inhale devour sample them . . .  not that I would know anything about that  ,  sign me up! #winning

Seriously!

I know, that you know, how much I love my homemade nut butters but you guys. . .

This gingerbread almond butter is next level!

It tastes exactly like gingerbread!

So much so I considered calling this cookie butter instead of almond butter but I thought that might be a little confusing.  All the recipes I’ve seen for cookie butter are made by grinding up real deal cookies and, although this almond butter was 100% inspired by gingerbread cookies and tastes like it’s made from real deal gingerbread cookies, not a single cookie was involved in it’s creation.

Deliciously golden, nutrient rich almonds are oven roasted then blended with a splash of vanilla, a drizzle of maple syrup, a pinch of salt and a combination of your traditional, gingerbread inspired spices – think ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice, cloves and cardamom – and the end result is so insanely delicious that it may just blow your pretty little mind!

Seriously you guys, this almond butter is so good it’s kind of ridiculous!

One taste and you will think all of your Christmases have come at once.

And if you ask me, they kind of have.

There is just something about that combination of gingerbread inspired spices with that deep, rich, caramelized sweetness from the maple syrup that just warms me to the depths of my soul.

Ahhh it’s just so good, I can not wait for you to try it!

As always our healthy, homemade almond butter is made with no refined flours or sugars, using just a handful of real food ingredients that I bet you have on hand already.

Once you’ve roasted those golden delicious, nutrient rich almonds you’re divine little jar or perfectly spiced almond butter comes together in under 10 minutes!

It also happens to be vegan, gluten free and paleo friendly but, most importantly, it’s insanely (and I mean I-N-S-A-N-E-L-Y) delicious and you need it in your life, asap!

I’m talking drop what you’re doing, this needs to happen, now!

Here’s how you do it –

Start off by giving our golden, delicious, nutrient rich almonds a quick little roast in the oven – toasting our nuts before we blend our butter helps to give it a more decadent and rich depth of flavor – please don’t skip this step. Yes it’s an extra 5-10 minutes but, trust me – it’s absolutely, 100% worth it!

Now, once our almonds are nicely toasted, and your house smells like heaven, all you have to do is toss those golden nuggets of delicious into your food processor or blender and you’re pretty much done!

Initially your nuts will get all chunky, then after a minute or two they will break down into a fine looking flour, then the real magic happens, the heat and friction from all that blending will extract the natural oils from our almonds and in a matter of minutes,

You will witness one of the most beautiful transformations of all time as your almonds are whipped into a creamy, dreamy golden, delicious nut butter right before your pretty little eyes . . .

Once that’s done we simply add our vanilla, maple syrup, spices and a cheeky pinch of salt –

give it one final blendy mcblend and voila’ – there you have it;

Healthy, homemade, gingerbread almond butter for the win!

Once you have your little pot of creamy, dreamy, perfectly spiced, gingerbread inspired almond butter ready and waiting in your hot little hand, go ahead and use it as you would, business as usual – dive head first into the jar and eat your way out . . .

or you be a little more refined and get yourself a spoon . . . do what you feel, no judgement here

And I’m not saying that you have to but, I you know I strongly, STRONGLY insist suggest that you do . . . grab yourself a big ol’ block chunk of your fave dark chocolate then add a generous spoonful of your creamy, dreamy, subtly sweet, perfectly spiced, gingerbread almond butter . . .

And lose yourself in the deliciousness that you just created.

All natural, quick and easy, thick and creamy, deliciously dreamy, subtly sweet, perfectly spiced, fun and festive, healthy, homemade, gingerbread almond butter;

Make it. Eat it. Love, love, love it.

  Healthy, Homemade
Gingerbread Almond Butter
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}

Makes approx 1 1/2 heaping cups of all natural, quick and easy, thick and creamy, deliciously dreamy, subtly sweet, perfectly spiced, healthy, homemade, gingerbread almond butter.

Ingredients –

2 cup of raw almonds

1 Tablespoon of vanilla bean extract

1 Tablespoon of maple syrup

1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon of ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon of all spice

1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon of cloves

1/8 teaspoon of cardamom

1/2 teaspoon of salt flakes

Method –

1 – Preheat your oven to 175’C (350’F)

2 – Line a large baking sheet with baking/parchment paper (or a non stick silpat mat) and pour on your almonds, making sure they are spread evenly – aka not crowded.

3 – Roast your almonds for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted and deliciously golden.

4 – Pour your roasted almonds into the bowl of your food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy (or your desired consistency). Initially the almonds will grind down into a powder, give it a minute or two and the oils will extract and it will become deliciously, thick, rich and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

5 – Once you have blended to your desired consistency, add your vanilla, maple syrup, spices and salt then process until well combined.

6 – Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly – add a little extra salt or more vanilla, maple syrup or spices if you feel the need and, if you prefer a thinner/more runny consistency feel free to add a drizzle of coconut oil to thin it out.

7 – Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It should keep well for up to 2 weeks – if it lasts that long! (← seriously, good luck with that )

Enjoy xoxo

_________________________________________

Question of the day –

Are you a fellow nut butter addict? What’s your fave flavor? Or brand? Or recipe? And your fave way to eat it?! Straight up by the spoonful, with fruit, on toast, on chocolate?! Tell me . . . details please

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your almond butter (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

__________________________________________

The post Healthy, Homemade Gingerbread Almond Butter {Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly} first appeared on Better with Cake.

I got nothing . . .

Well that’s not entirely true . . .

You see, it seems I have gone and got myself a new nut butter obsession . . .

You guys . . .

I’d like to introduce you to my latest love . . .

Chocolate coconut almond butter

Golden, delicious, nutrient rich almonds are oven roasted then blended with a splash of vanilla, a drizzle of coconut extract, a sprinkling of cacao and a cheeky pinch of salt.

Nothing fancy or complicated but oh. my. word. Talk about divine!

I honestly didn’t think my love of nut butter could get much deeper, but this . . .

This chocolate coconut almond butter is the stuff dreams are made of.

I think I may have outdone myself this time.

This chocolate coconut almond butter is heaven on a spoon I tell you.

I seriously can not wait for you to try it because I know you are going to love, love, love it!

As always our homemade nut butter is super quick and easy to prepare made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already.

It’s all natural made with no refined flours or sugars so it also happens to be vegan, dairy free, gluten free and Paleo friendly

But, most importantly, it’s insanely, and I mean I-N-S-A-N-E-L-Y, delicious and you need it in your life, asap!

I’m talking stop what you’re doing, cancel the days plans and make this almond butter already!

It’s thick and creamy, decadent, rich, subtly sweet and seriously chocolaty with a gentle hum of coconut. One taste and you’ll see, it’s pure, delicious, edible perfection.

Seriously, stop what you’re doing, this needs to happen now.

Ready?!

OK good;

Here’s how we do it –

Start off by giving our golden, delicious, nutrient rich almonds a quick little roast in the oven – toasting our nuts before we blend our butter helps to give it a more decadent and rich depth of flavor – please don’t skip this step. Yes it’s an extra 5-10 minutes but, trust me – it’s absolutely, 100% worth it!

Now, once our almonds are nicely toasted, and your house smells like heaven, all you have to do is toss those golden nuggets of delicious into your food processor or blender and you’re pretty much done!

Initially your nuts will get all chunky, then after a minute or two they will break down into a fine looking flour, then the real magic happens, the heat and friction from all that blending will extract the natural oils from our almonds and in a matter of minutes,

You will witness one of the most beautiful transformations of all time as your almonds are whipped into a creamy, dreamy golden, delicious nut butter right before your pretty little eyes . . .

Once that’s done we simply add our vanilla and coconut extracts along with the cacao and a cheeky pinch of salt – give it one final blendy mcblend and voila’ – done!

Decadent, rich, deliciously creamy, seriously chocolaty almond butter with a divine hint of coconut.

Heaven in a jar I tell you!

Once you have your little pot of deliciousness go ahead and use it as you would, business as usual – dive head first into the jar and eat your way out . . . or you be a little more refined and get yourself a spoon . . .

do what you feel, no judgement here

And I’m not saying that you have to but, I strongly suggest that you do . . . grab yourself a big ol’ block chunk of your fave dark chocolate then add a generous spoonful of your creamy, dreamy, decadent and rich, coconut infused, dark and delicious, oven roasted almond butter . . .

Sprinkle on a couple of sweet and crispy coconut flakes and lose yourself in the deliciousness that you just created.

All natural, quick and easy, decadent, rich, thick and creamy, subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty healthy, homemade almond butter with a gentle hum of coconut.

Make it. Eat it. Love, love, love it.

Chocolate Coconut Almond Butter {Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo Friendly}
Makes approx 1 1/2 heaping cups of all natural, creamy, dreamy, subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty, coconut infused,  healthy homemade almond butter

Ingredients –

2 cup of raw almonds

1 Tablespoon of cacao

1 Tablespoon of vanilla bean extract

1 teaspoon of coconut extract

1/2 teaspoon of salt flakes

Method –

1 – Preheat your oven to 175’C (350’F)

2 – Line a large baking sheet with baking/parchment paper (or a non stick silpat mat) and pour on your almonds, making sure they are spread evenly – aka not crowded.

3 – Roast your almonds for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted and deliciously golden.

4 – Pour your roasted almonds into the bowl of your food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy (or your desired consistency). Initially the almonds wil grind down into a powder, give it a minute or two and the oils will extract and it will become deliciously, thick, rich and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

5 – Once you have blended to your desired consistency, add your salt, cacao, vanilla and coconut extract and process until well combined.

6 – Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly – add a little extra salt or more vanilla/cacao or coconut extract if you feel the need and, if you prefer a thinner/more runny consistency feel free to add a drizzle of coconut oil to thin it out.

7 – Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It should keep well for up to 2 weeks – if it lasts that long! (← seriously, good luck with that )

Enjoy xoxo

_________________________________________

Question of the day –

Are you a fellow nut butter addict? What’s your fave flavor? Or brand? Or recipe? And your fave way to eat it?! Straight up by the spoonful, with fruit, on toast, on chocolate?! Tell me . . . details please

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your chocolate coconut almond butter (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

__________________________________________

The post Chocolate Coconut Almond Butter {Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo Friendly} first appeared on Better with Cake.