Vanilla Protein Almond Butter
The ultimate money saving hack for those like me with a nut butter obsession.
As much as I love a good one-ingredient organic nut or seed butter from the store, I love the $10+ that I save from making my own homemade version much more. Plus, you really can’t beat a high protein version that tastes like cookie dough…
I’m not going to lie, this process is definitely on the lengthier side for the impatient folks out there. Homemade nut butters take awhile in the food processor, but they’re seriously so easy to make and so worth the wait. All you have to do is dump your ingredients in the processor, then continue to remind yourself that patience is a virtue as you wait until it’s smooth. Eventually, you’ll end up with a delicious jar of budget-friendly & nutrient-dense heaven. If you’re looking for a creamier consistency than this, just keep on processing till you get there!
Almonds are already a decent source of plant based protein, but I wanted to make an even higher version which is why I added the powder. It makes for a thicker texture with an amazing vanilla flavor that can be enjoyed as a spread, in a smoothie, or my favorite - by the spoonful(s).
Here’s how to do it…
RECIPE:
Ingredients:
2 cups raw almonds
1-2 scoops Ancient Nutrition vanilla plant protein (code tasteswithgrayce20)'
2 tsp melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
Himalayan pink salt
Directions:
Roast almonds in the oven at 350 for 10 minutes, remove and let cool completely.
Add almonds to a large food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy. This part is tedious and takes about 10-15 minutes, but TRUST the process. You’ll need to continue scraping the sides until it’s smooth enough to process on its own.
Add in remaining ingredients and continue to pulse until smooth. This will take another 15ish minutes because the protein powder adds more thickness. Keep pulsing until it reaches desired consistency & creaminess.