Meridian Natural Crunchy Almond Butter 170 g (Pack of 3)

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the almond butter is smooth and creamy, add the salt, cinnamon and vanilla. Process for 10 to 20 seconds and then taste. If you feel it needs it, add additional salt, cinnamon or vanilla. To sweeten it, add a teaspoon or more of honey or maple syrup and process another 5 to 10 seconds so that it is well incorporated. For crunchy almond butter, stir in the reserved chopped almonds.

Also, FYI, we haven't included a 'best for health' or 'healthiest nut butter' category because we're big supporters of intuitive eating, and if you want to eat nut butter we're of the opinion that you should jolly well go ahead. Almond butter is made from ground, roasted almonds, which are the seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree. The trees grow pink or white flowers and bear fruit. Almonds are the stone-like pits in the centers of the fruits. Use unsalted nuts and then season to your own taste. When I can find them, I buy unsalted almonds (usually in the bulk aisle of the grocery store). We do call for salt in our almond butter recipe. By starting with unsalted nuts, we have more control and can add a little salt at first and go from there until the almond butter tastes perfect. After 20 seconds or so, the almonds turn into almond flour. It’s very fine and like a heavy powder. It’s hard to imagine that this eventually turns into silky smooth almond butter but trust us.Many other nutrients in almond butter also help improve your heart health and lower your risk for heart disease. Omega-3 fatty acids help prevent irregular heart rhythms. Vitamin E may help stop plaque buildup in your arteries. L-arginine can help improve the health of the walls in your arteries. To save you some money and make sure you spread only the best on your morning sourdough, we've taste-tested a whole range to create the ultimate nut butter ranking. Since this almond butter is suitable for vegetarians and vegans, it is ideal for those following a plant-based lifestyle who may struggle to get enough protein from their diet alone.

Add a tiny bit of ground cinnamon and vanilla extract. This is optional, but when you add just a 1/4 teaspoon of each (cinnamon and vanilla), the almond butter transforms from pretty tasty to almost addictive. You can always add more, but I actually love it when there is just a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. Almond butter is rich in vitamin E and contains about 26% of your recommended daily allowance in a single serving. Vitamin E can help boost your immune system. Almond butter also contains omega-3 fatty acids, plant sterols, and L-arginine. Whereas Pip & Nut Almond Butter is the smooth alternative spread and a great source of both protein and vitamin E. To make a crunchy version like the one pictured in this post, roast an extra 3/4 cup of nuts. For extra crunchy, roast an extra 1 cup. You’ve heard of (and likely had) peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. What about almond butter and jelly? Almond butter is made from ground almonds. It’s a popular spread that provides a nutty alternative for people with peanut allergies, as well as people who enjoy the flavor of almonds.

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After a minute or two of blending, we have creamy almond butter! Now is the time to add seasonings like salt, cinnamon, or vanilla extract. You can also add a sweetener like honey or maple syrup if the almond butter needs it. I love a little maple syrup. My Tips for the Best Almond Butter Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, add the almonds to a baking sheet, and roast for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. This will help the oils release and make the almonds easier to blend. Let the almonds cool for at least 5 minutes after removing them from the oven.

Made from crushing and grinding freshly roasted almonds into a paste, almond butter is a spreadable food which is perfect for spreading on toast or adding to biscuit recipes. Biona Crunchy Organic Almond Butter is certified as an organic almond butter and is made with 100% almonds, no added sugars and no palm oil. Whether you like it crunchy or smooth, peanut butter is an essential in so many households. From almond to peanut, explore our full selection of nut butters and more in the jams, honey and spreads range. When the almond butter finishes, we spread some on a piece of toast using a single stroke. We don't spend time trying to cover the entire slice if the butter doesn't spread easily. Then a photo is taken with a standardized set up so that the pictures are easy to compare between models. Finally, the tester tastes the almond butter to get an idea of the texture and the taste. Almond butter is high in monounsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fats help to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol.Change the flavor by either using flavored roasted almonds or adding different spices. Spice wise I'd recommend cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom for a sweeter almond butter; turmeric, pepper, or cayenne for a savory almond butter.