Ingredients:

  • 3 cups raw or roasted almonds
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional for creaminess)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
  • ½ cup chopped almonds (toasted)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) if roasting raw almonds.
  2. Spread almonds on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden (optional for flavor).
  3. Transfer almonds to a food processor and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. Add coconut oil, sea salt, and honey or maple syrup, if using, and blend until well combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped toasted almonds to achieve the desired crunchy texture.
  6. Taste and adjust salt or sweetness as necessary.
  7. Transfer the almond butter to a glass jar, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.