Because my trainer
(look for Lee Bennett Fitness on Facebook)
suggested I change from peanut butter to almond butter in my snacks I started looking at this magical new spread.
I then decided to change my eating lifestyle and go Paleo and here is some info on why peanuts and beans are not recommended.
http://paleodietlifestyle.com/beans-and-legumes/
It is easily available to buy at all supermarkets I've visited in America and in the organic or health food sections at most in New Zealand, but it is usually stupidly expensive!
and because I can't help myself I decided I wanted to make my own.
SCRIPT, METHOD and NOTES all in one
-Use raw or roasted, salted whole almonds
-Choose how much you want to make and what size blender or food processor you have
-2 hand fulls of nuts makes just over a 1/4 cup of almond butter
-Put almonds into the blender/processor and go for it.!
-processor with S blade works best
-If you stop when the almonds resemble almond flour/meal you can use it for baking!
-Continue until it clumps together
-scrape down the sides regularly and keep blending
-the longer you blend the more oil the almonds release naturally
-blend until your desired texture is realised
-to get it really smooth with all the natural oils beaten out it'll take around 10-12 minutes
-I don't see the need to add any oils, salt or sugar but some people add those things and maple syrup, honey or cocoa nibs.
-If you live in New Zealand look at ordering bulk nuts at www.nutsonline.co.nz
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