I have an addiction to peanut butter, I eat it daily, if I could, I would live off of it, there is nothing like the smooth, creamy, peanutty texture of a fresh opened jar of peanut butter SO I have had a hard time branching out to other nut butters, I gave plain almond butter a try and all I thought was "yuck". I didn't care that it was "better" for me, it just wasn't as good as my true love. So I got to experimenting with the almond butter after making a chocolate variation I didn't like that much either and decided that a Vanilla Cinnamon almond butter might just be what would please my picky palate. Well, I was right, in all its thick, gritty, sweet and cinnamony texture a new favorite of mine was born!
2 cups of almonds
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil (Olive Oil can work as well)
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1/2 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract (most brands are naturally gluten free but always check!)
1. Put almond into food processor and grind until a creamy consistency forms (this is after the big "ball" is swirling around the food processor) BE PATIENT IT TAKES A WHILE :]
2. Add the coconut oil, cinnamon, and vanilla to the mixture
3. Pulse until desired consistency
4. Place in a air tight container, if you plan on eating it within two weeks, you can keep it at room temperature, I always do this because I eat it that fast OR put it in the fridge for longer shelf life
2 cups of almonds
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil (Olive Oil can work as well)
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1/2 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract (most brands are naturally gluten free but always check!)
1. Put almond into food processor and grind until a creamy consistency forms (this is after the big "ball" is swirling around the food processor) BE PATIENT IT TAKES A WHILE :]
2. Add the coconut oil, cinnamon, and vanilla to the mixture
3. Pulse until desired consistency
4. Place in a air tight container, if you plan on eating it within two weeks, you can keep it at room temperature, I always do this because I eat it that fast OR put it in the fridge for longer shelf life
Almost as good as peanut butter! I have already crafted up two creations with my new spread, "apple pie" and "oatmeal cookie" protein shake! Check out those recipes as well, but here it is on some Udi's as a late night snack, YUM YUM!
