So I have been wanting to make my own peanut butter for some time now! When I got my food processor for my birthday I knew I could finally put it to the test. I am a HUGE fan of peanut butter! I love the creamy texture and the smoothness when you put it on something warm how it melts in your mouth like chocolate!
I came across this recipe from one of my favorite blogs. It happens to be Almond butter (but even better!) To add some more nutrients the ingredients called for shelled hemp seeds, chia seeds, and pure maple syrup. If you have ever had PURE maple syrup you know less is more. Even though it can cost a fortune I would rather spend my money on something real than a bunch of sugar and preservatives for shelf life.
So here is the recipe, and it is super easy too!
1 cup of raw (unsalted) almonds
2 tbsp of hemp seeds
2 tbsp of chia seeds
3 tbsp of pure maple syrup
*This only makes about 1/2 cup so if you would like more double the recipe
1.) Mix together all of the ingredients and stir until they are all combined.
2.) Spread onto a cooking sheet (I covered mine in wax paper for less clean up) and cook for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Stir half way through
The smell of these almonds cooking in the pure maple syrup was so amazing! When I took them out I nippled on a few and they would be such a great snack!
After they cool for a few minutes put them into a food processor.
Process for a full 10 minutes scraping the sides if necessary.
So creamy and rich!!!!
I added this almond butter to my chocolate chip oatmeal pancakes and it was my new favorite breakfast meal!
Spread it over your favorite fruit for a nice snack!
This was such an easy recipe where you can enjoy it for days! I cannot wait to make it again!
Enjoy!
