Take a nutty trip to foodies land with this super creamy coconut almond butter recipe. Also, this spread is smooth and prepared from two rich nuts; coconut and almond. 

Moreover, this is a perfect definition of everything you love packed into one helluva spread!

Let’s dive into the recipe!

Coconut Almond Butter

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 118 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups raw almonds
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 to 3 tbsp coconut sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to about 150°C. Then spread your raw almonds on the baking tray—roast for about 7 minutes.
  • Remove the roasted almonds from the oven and transfer them to a separate plate. Pour some coconut flakes on the baking tray and roast for about 8 minutes until the flakes turn light brown. Watch the coconut flakes closely as they can get burnt easily.
  • Allow the roasted almonds and coconut flakes to cool down for some minutes until it feels just warm to the touch.
  • Transfer the warm almonds and coconut flakes to your food processor or high-speed blender (I make mine with a food processor).
  • Depending on your food processor's capability and size,  you can determine the rate at which the ingredients will blend. However, the blend range is 17 to 20 minutes.
  • At some point, when blending the almonds and coconut flakes, it's necessary to stop the processor and scrape the sides together to embrace the total blend.
  • After about 30 seconds, you’ll get a finely ground almond. Stir together with the coconut flakes.
  • Blend for about 10 seconds as you need to get all remaining grains and coconut flakes blended into a fine flour. Thus, a smooth, creamy coconut almond butter would have emerged.
  • Add coconut sugar and salt to taste.
  • Allow the butter to cool down for some time.
  • Serve with desired topping or transfer to a tightly sealed container or jar.
Keyword Breakfast, Coconut almond butter, side dish

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Is coconut almond butter keto-friendly?

Yes! You can feast on coconut almond butter while on a keto diet. Moreso, because of the low carb rule of a keto diet, consuming sugar is a no-no because it is relatively high in carbs. However, you can leave coconut sugar in your coconut almond butter and still make a wonderful cream, provided you replace it with stevia or any other artificial sweetener.

How to use up your coconut almond butter

Coconut almond butter has a lot of pretty uses. You can spread it on your snacks, use it for baking, and you can also make a creamy mixture.

Spread on toast

One of the most interesting ways to use your coconut almond butter is by spreading it on toast. First, slice your fluffy bread. Lavish the sliced bread with your coconut almond butter. Finally,  grill or use your toaster until the bread turns light brown.  Enjoy!

Bake pancakes with coconut almond butter

Pancakes are flat cakes prepared using a starch-based batter. However, your pancakes aren’t complete if you miss out on these delightful ingredients; eggs, milk, and butter. For the butter part,  bake with coconut almond butter instead of your regular margarine. It will help improve the pancake flavor. Also, it makes it tastier.

Add to smoothies

If you crave a delectable smoothie, then buy the coconut almond butter idea!

Moreso,  nothing can be so delicious, like drinking a glass of thick fruit juice blessed with a creamy texture and nutty taste.

 Coconut almond butter gives the creamy and nutty properties you desire in your smoothie.

Date muffins

Make your date muffins with these special ingredients; dates, ground ginger, soy milk, butter (coconut almond butter), and grated carrots. Moreover, Date muffins made with coconut almond butter are usually tastier than other muffins because of the coconut almond butter’s nutty flavor.

Sweet potato brownies

 While you make sweet potato brownies with your sweet potato puree, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips, don’t forget to also garnish with coconut almond butter. Although you can make your sweet potato brownies with any butter, preparing it with coconut almond butter will make it classier and tastier????!

Health benefits of coconut almond butter recipe

Nuts play a brilliant role in improving our health. Therefore, the high nut content of coconut almond butter contributes to its tremendous benefits on our health. 

Prevents Alzheimer’s disease

Diets rich in nuts like coconut almond butter are low in saturated fat, making them a great food option to fight Alzheimer’s disease. 

Fights gallstones

A high concentration of gallstones in the body can cause various undesirable liver diseases. 

However, coconut almond butter can help! When consumed, its high nut content enables it to reduce the rate at which gallstones accumulate in the body.

Coconut almond butter regulates weight

The nice fat and protein content in coconut and almond can help regulate one’s weight as it lowers the caloric value of the body. 

It reduces blood pressure

Although going on some medications can help relieve your hypertensive condition, some foods like nuts can also help.  Nuts work wonders, most especially coconut and almond. See the reason you should make coconut and almond butter your favorite!

Nutritional facts: coconut almond butter recipe

Below are some nutritional facts of coconut almond butter:

  • Calories: 118 kcal
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated fat: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7 g
  • Potassium: 125 mg
  • Sodium: 28 mg
  • Calcium: 41 mg
  • Sugars: 3 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Vitamin C: 1 mg
  • Iron: 1 mg