You really can’t go wrong with almond butter. Â You really can’t.
It’s so delicious. Â Almondy. Â Smooth yet gritty. Â Stick-to-the-roof-of-your-mouth thick.
And coconutty, in this case.
Gosh, I want a(nother) spoonful.
For this recipe, sweetened coconut flakes are toasted and processed ’till smooth with a bunch of toasted almonds and a little bit of salt, and it’s a beautiful thing.
Coconut Almond Butter
- 3 C almonds
- 1/3 C packed sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 t salt
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and roast the almonds on an ungreased baking sheet for 5-6 minutes, or until toasty and crunchy. Â Set aside to cool and toast the coconut on the same sheet for a minute or two until golden brown.
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth! Â Though this sounds easy, it’ll take about 10-15 minutes (don’t despair!), and a bunch of times opening the lid and scraping down the sides.
Totally worth it, though.
I topped the jar with some leftover toasted coconut for a pretty picture, but when I ate the spoonful I loved the crunchy texture it added. Â I would definitely mix in some toasted coconut right into the jar next time I make this–maybe an extra 1/4 C or so would be amazing.
Nothing wrong with a little extra coconut flavor, you know?
This almond butter could have been a bit smoother if I let it process another minute or two, but frankly, I got bored of waiting. Â You could also add a spoonful of coconut oil if you want it to be drippier.
For pictures of the process or other almond butter ideas, see the following:
Classic (Slightly Salted) Almond Butter
and my personal favorite,
I haven’t been good about taking pictures of things other than food lately, but I’ll try to get back on the Henry photography bandwagon since I know ya’ll love the little devil so much.
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