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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Side Dishes Β» Homemade Dark Chocolate Almond Butter

    ★★★★★ from 2 reviews

    Homemade Dark Chocolate Almond Butter

    Published Jun 18, 2013 Β· Modified Mar 13, 2022 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 50 Comments

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    So yeah, I freaking adore almond butter.

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    My uncle always told me that when I was really little, I would always shout out "I love it, I love it, I love it!" before I finished opening up my birthday presents. I wouldn't even know what it was yet, but I knew it was an exciting box wrapped with even more exciting wrapping paper. Even if it was a bright orange sock wrapped with string, I knew I'd love it. A present is a present, right?

    Now I'm all grown up and though I don't still shout those words when opening presents, I often think them when I'm eating almond butter. Lately I've been going crazy for it smeared on my all time favorite cinnamon raisin toast. Or just normal toast with cinnamon and sliced bananas. I love it in Greek yogurt with 100% fruit strawberry jelly. I love it in snickerdoodle smoothies.

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    But this is no shocker. I mean I wrote a whole post about my almond butter obsession. So you can imagine my utter dismay when I went to Trader Joe's multiple times to find nothing but empty shelves of my beloved raw creamy almond butter. After another unsuccessful attempt to restock my raw almond butter supply at Whole Foods, I ran home and googled "almond butter shortage." I was dying to know what was keeping me from my almond butter. I'm sure lots of you are wondering the same thing, too! I mean a life without almond butter is like a life without clothing, food and shelter. I need it to survive!

    WHO ATE ALL THE ALMOND BUTTER??!?

    It turns out that a nationwide shortage of honeybees is what's causing the global almond shortage. Click here to read the article. I thought this part was pretty funny: "It looks like we’ve promoted almonds to the point where we need to start promoting bees,” said Mike Mason, a member of the board of directors for the Almond Board of California, a trade group.

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    Anyway, what's a girl to do when there's no almond butter to be found? Whip out the food processor and make your own!

    It's super easy. I bought a bag full of raw almonds in the bulk bins at Whole Foods. If you prefer the roasted kind, you could always buy roasted almonds. Dump them in the food processor and blend them for about 15 minutes, scraping down the sides every couple minutes. It takes quite a while and you may be scared that your food processor is going to blow up, but I promise it won't. I don't like to add any salt, sugar or oil because I like the pure raw flavor, but I had a ridiculous amount of super dark chocolate, so I melted a couple squares of that toward the end and tossed it in in the last couple minutes. If you like it sweeter, add a tablespoon of pure maple syrup and a pinch of salt.

    Just remember: you'll think it's done, but it's not. The longer it blends, the smoother it'll get as the almond release their oils. Blend baby, blend!

    Homemade Dark Chocolate Almond Butter

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    Homemade Dark Chocolate Almond Butter

    ★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Total Time: 15 mins
    • Yield: ¾ cup 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 ½ cups raw almonds
    • 2-3 oz quality dark chocolate
    • pure maple syrup, to taste (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Blend almonds in a food processor for about 10 to 15 minutes, scraping down the sides every couple of minutes.
    2. When almond butter looks smooth and creamy, pause and melt the chocolate in the microwave in thirty-second intervals. Once melted, add to food processor. Blend for a minute more or until it's all mixed in.
    3. Sweeten with pure maple syrup (about a tablespoon) to taste, if you'd like.
    4. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator.

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    Here are a few more delicious looking homemade almond butter recipes!

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    • Java Almond Butter

     

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Gloria Diaz says

      July 21, 2018 at 10:55 am

      Nice post, things explained in details. Thank You.

      Reply
    2. Gloria Diaz says

      July 21, 2018 at 10:55 am

      Nice post, things explained in details. Thank You.

      Reply
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    7. Aberardelli says

      August 22, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      I too cannot find almond butter so I will be using your recipe. How long will it last in refrigerator? can I just not add anything? Maybe a bit of olive oil? Thanks, arlene

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 22, 2013 at 10:24 pm

        It will last a loooong time in the fridge. Mine has been in there for a few months. You can add whatever you want! A bit of oil will be fine or some pure maple syrup or salt would all be fine πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. Aberardelli says

      August 22, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      I too cannot find almond butter so I will be using your recipe. How long will it last in refrigerator? can I just not add anything? Maybe a bit of olive oil? Thanks, arlene

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 22, 2013 at 10:24 pm

        It will last a loooong time in the fridge. Mine has been in there for a few months. You can add whatever you want! A bit of oil will be fine or some pure maple syrup or salt would all be fine πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Brieanna says

      June 21, 2013 at 7:10 am

      All I can say is YUM! Almonds are fantastic and any way you can incorporate them and dark chocolate is a definite win : ) Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 24, 2013 at 10:30 pm

        Glad you agree, Brienna! Whenever I can add some dark chocolate, you better believe I'm gonna!

        Reply
    10. Brieanna says

      June 21, 2013 at 7:10 am

      All I can say is YUM! Almonds are fantastic and any way you can incorporate them and dark chocolate is a definite win : ) Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 24, 2013 at 10:30 pm

        Glad you agree, Brienna! Whenever I can add some dark chocolate, you better believe I'm gonna!

        Reply
    11. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

      June 20, 2013 at 6:57 pm

      Yikes, I had no idea there was an almond butter shortage! I do love making my own, though, and adding dark chocolate sounds even better. πŸ˜€

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 24, 2013 at 10:30 pm

        Ironically I found a jar of raw almond butter at Trader Joe's the day after I post this. OF COURSE.

        Reply
    12. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

      June 20, 2013 at 6:57 pm

      Yikes, I had no idea there was an almond butter shortage! I do love making my own, though, and adding dark chocolate sounds even better. πŸ˜€

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 24, 2013 at 10:30 pm

        Ironically I found a jar of raw almond butter at Trader Joe's the day after I post this. OF COURSE.

        Reply
    13. Khushboo Thadani says

      June 20, 2013 at 12:56 am

      I freaking love chocolate-coated almonds...but chocolate whizzed with almonds and then slathered on bread?? SIGN ME UP!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 24, 2013 at 10:30 pm

        OMG chocolate coated almonds with sea salt....I die.

        Reply
    14. Khushboo Thadani says

      June 20, 2013 at 12:56 am

      I freaking love chocolate-coated almonds...but chocolate whizzed with almonds and then slathered on bread?? SIGN ME UP!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 24, 2013 at 10:30 pm

        OMG chocolate coated almonds with sea salt....I die.

        Reply
    15. honeywhatscooking says

      June 19, 2013 at 9:25 pm

      the homemade version always tastes so much better... i love almond butter, never added chocolate to it.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 19, 2013 at 10:03 pm

        Try adding dark chocolate! It's SO good for dessert on toast with extra chocolate chips.

        Reply
    16. honeywhatscooking says

      June 19, 2013 at 9:25 pm

      the homemade version always tastes so much better... i love almond butter, never added chocolate to it.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 19, 2013 at 10:03 pm

        Try adding dark chocolate! It's SO good for dessert on toast with extra chocolate chips.

        Reply
    17. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

      June 19, 2013 at 7:36 pm

      Swoon...

      Totally making this!

      Reply
    18. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

      June 19, 2013 at 7:36 pm

      Swoon...

      Totally making this!

      Reply
    19. Julia says

      June 19, 2013 at 10:22 am

      It is hiiiigh time I make almond butter! I love it too and have only tried store-bought. I love your dark chocolate rendition and am definitely going to to be making this! I can replace my bad habit of spoon-feeding myself peanut butter with homemade almond butter. No shame in that!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 19, 2013 at 10:05 pm

        I was all about the store bought until I was forced to make my own!! No shame in spoon feeding this deliciousness, either!

        Reply
    20. Julia says

      June 19, 2013 at 10:22 am

      It is hiiiigh time I make almond butter! I love it too and have only tried store-bought. I love your dark chocolate rendition and am definitely going to to be making this! I can replace my bad habit of spoon-feeding myself peanut butter with homemade almond butter. No shame in that!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 19, 2013 at 10:05 pm

        I was all about the store bought until I was forced to make my own!! No shame in spoon feeding this deliciousness, either!

        Reply
    21. Erin @ Sugar Magnolia says

      June 19, 2013 at 10:03 am

      I need a food processor so bad. I want to make this yummm

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 19, 2013 at 10:05 pm

        I got my mini cuisinart for $40 at Macy's. So worth it..I use it all the time!

        Reply
    22. Erin @ Sugar Magnolia says

      June 19, 2013 at 10:03 am

      I need a food processor so bad. I want to make this yummm

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 19, 2013 at 10:05 pm

        I got my mini cuisinart for $40 at Macy's. So worth it..I use it all the time!

        Reply
    23. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      June 19, 2013 at 8:06 am

      This almond butter sounds amazing! I've never made it before, but it sounds super easy to do. I really need to try it out! I love the addition of chocolate...yum!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 19, 2013 at 9:10 am

        You should really try it! It's so much easier than you think! Adding chocolate to anything makes it better πŸ™‚

        Reply
    24. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      June 19, 2013 at 8:06 am

      This almond butter sounds amazing! I've never made it before, but it sounds super easy to do. I really need to try it out! I love the addition of chocolate...yum!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 19, 2013 at 9:10 am

        You should really try it! It's so much easier than you think! Adding chocolate to anything makes it better πŸ™‚

        Reply
    25. Jenni says

      June 19, 2013 at 12:30 am

      I'm obsessed with raw almond butter too. I love to dip apples and bananas in it, especially frozen bananas. It's the most decadent combination ever. (Leave it to a health foodie to call fruit and almond butter decadent, haha!)

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 19, 2013 at 9:15 am

        OMG great idea to dip frozen nanners in it! That sounds fabulous.

        Reply
    26. Jenni says

      June 19, 2013 at 12:30 am

      I'm obsessed with raw almond butter too. I love to dip apples and bananas in it, especially frozen bananas. It's the most decadent combination ever. (Leave it to a health foodie to call fruit and almond butter decadent, haha!)

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 19, 2013 at 9:15 am

        OMG great idea to dip frozen nanners in it! That sounds fabulous.

        Reply
    27. Ally says

      June 18, 2013 at 11:29 pm

      save me a bite? i feel like i wrote this post myself... i miss my raw almond butter!!

      Reply
    28. Ally says

      June 18, 2013 at 11:29 pm

      save me a bite? i feel like i wrote this post myself... i miss my raw almond butter!!

      Reply
    29. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      June 18, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      I REALLY need to try making my own almond butter!! And adding chocolate to it? Yum!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 19, 2013 at 9:16 am

        Yes you do! Always add chocolate πŸ™‚

        Reply
    30. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      June 18, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      I REALLY need to try making my own almond butter!! And adding chocolate to it? Yum!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 19, 2013 at 9:16 am

        Yes you do! Always add chocolate πŸ™‚

        Reply

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