By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
10 min
Homemade Almond Butter
Recipe GLPR7c9867f5f4388f
A creamy, nutrient-dense spread made from toasted almonds and a touch of salt. Ground into smooth almond butter in just minutes, this simple condiment is perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into oatmeal, or using as a base for sauces. Rich in protein and healthy fats, it captures the pure flavor of roasted almonds with no additives.
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Ingredients
2 cups whole raw almonds, toasted
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Directions
Add the toasted almonds to a food processor. Pulse until the almonds begin to break down into smaller pieces, about 1-2 minutes.
Continue processing, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. The almonds will first become a coarse powder, then gradually release their natural oils.
Once the mixture becomes creamy and begins to form a ball, add the coarse salt and pulse to combine evenly.
Process for another minute or two until the desired consistency is reached—smooth and spreadable. Stop and taste, adjusting salt if needed.
Transfer the finished almond butter to an airtight container and store in a cool place.
Comments
Almonds are stocked year-round at every major Charlotte chain—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart, and ALDI all carry them competitively, so no special trip is needed. A pound of raw almonds costs roughly $8–10 depending on the store, yielding about 16 ounces of butter and 6 servings at just over $1.50 per serving, which beats most commercial almond butters. The stated 10-minute time is honest for a food processor, though first-timers should know the almonds go from chopped to a paste to creamy butter in stages and require patience; they'll seize and clump around minute 5 before breaking back down. This makes no sense for a weeknight dinner but is an easy weekend pantry project that reheats perfectly if thinned with a splash of water, and it stores for weeks in a sealed jar.
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