Roasted Salted Almond Butter with Flaxseed

I learned something recently. Or relearned it rather.
That peanuts are not a nut, but in fact, a legume,
hence the reason they can be so difficult for our body to process.
*ah-hem* gas, bloating, bad news *ahem* *cough* *cough*

Well the thing about peanut butter is that I love it.
And one thing about almond butter is that I don’t, really. Or didn’t used to.
I even told Heather of Heather Eats Almond Butter once that I couldn’t stand the stuff.
How inconsiderate of me.
That would be like someone telling me they don’t like celebrating.

Well pooh on you, then. Pooh on you.

Honestly, I’m trying almond butter now because I know peanut butter isn’t doing my digestive system any great services. But after whipping up my very first homemade batch of roasted salted almond butter {with flaxseed}, I’ve decided that it is delicious.

Almond butter, why have you eluded me so long?

Roasted Salted Almond Butter with Flaxseed
yields 1 jar | adapted from edible perspective

Ingredients:
3 cups almonds
1 tsp salt
3 Tablespoons flaxseed meal

Method | Preheat oven to 300 degrees and spread almonds evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes, then add to food processor and process, scraping down the sides as necessary. Process for 10-12 minutes and once it’s a smooth and creamy texture, add the salt and flaxseed and process for another minute or so until well combined. Transfer to a clean jar or container and store in the fridge to keep fresh.

I didn’t know it was possible for homemade nut butter to be so creamy and delicious. It has the perfect amount of flaxseed and salt, although when I smear some on toast with banana slices in the morning, I add just a pinch more of salt to give it an extra flavor contrast.

And having not had peanut butter for more than a week now – I repeat, one, entire week – I think I may be making a more permanent switch to the almond variety. And, I am rather pleased about the decision.

Enjoy,
Dana.