A delicious spread made simply with just one ingredient in less than 10 minutes. All the flavor of your favorite coffee drink in sweet and drippy almond butter form.
Embarrassing story time. So we all know that I am not the most observant person in the world. In fact, if there were an award for least observant person, I think I’d have a pretty good shot at it.
This is my best friend Jason’s favorite story to tell everyone we meet. He refers to it as “The Tootsie Roll Story”. I was 15 or 16 and we went to the grocery store together. When we came out, there was a man handing out tootsie rolls, and he asked if we’d like one. My immediate response was to ask if it was free. When Jason tells this story, he does a totally unrealistic portrayal of how I sounded. Jerk.
The way I remember it, the man said yes. In Jason’s version he says “I guess…”. So I took a tootsie roll (never mind the fact that I totally went against everything my mom taught me and took candy from a stranger…), and as we were walking away Jason tells me the guy was taking donations.
I was so embarrassed, and I asked if I should go back and apologize, but Jason was even more embarrassed by me and rushed me into the car. Hahaha…oyyyyy. The point is, I am totally unaware of my surroundings, and also I really love free things.
So when the awesome people at Blue Diamond were giving out actually free samples at Healthy Living Summit, I took, um…quite a few. I knew I wanted to use them to make some unique flavored nut butters, and I finally got around to putting them to use–specifically the caramel macchiato flavor. Just like when making honey roasted peanut butter (or honey roasted macadamia butter–my favorite!), all you have to do is throw in the one ingredient, scrape down the sides a few times, and let your food processor do the work! The result is a creamy, drippy, sweet almond butter with the bold flavors of caramel and espresso. Totally addicting.
A delicious spread made simply with just one ingredient in only than 10 minutes. All the flavor of your favorite coffee drink in sweet and drippy almond butter form.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place almonds in your food processor. Blend until a smooth nut butter forms. First, almonds will break down to a flour, then form a big ball. This will take about 5-7 minutes. Scrape down the sides and give food processor a break as necessary. Continue to blend until smooth and creamy, about an other 3-5 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to one month, or in a cool, dry place for 2-3 weeks.
Oh my word. Me and my roommate literally just stared at this jar for a very long time. The picture is too much.
Charissa (@ColourfulPalate) recently posted…NuNaturals Giveaway
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I love easy and delicious recipes! And if they contain almond butter so much the better.
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This sounds fabulous. I hope those almonds are available in Canada!
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If not, I bet you can order them online!
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coming over with a spoon
It’s even better if your spoon is made of dark chocolate. Not that I’ve done that…
I would so eat that by the spoonful! Lol, picturing you with Blue Diamond samples stuffed in your pockets, your purse, your swag bag — that would be me!
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YUM!!! I love Carmel!!!
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that story is hilarious!!! your nut butter looks so drippy!! what food processor do you use??
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted…Fabulous February
Mine is a Kitchenaid. I have some serious brand loyalty there, but I feel like any good quality food processor would do the trick! Just make sure it’s not a baby chopper one.
love this idea! so simple, yet so genius!!
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Haha that’s a funny story!! And I love that your best friend is a guy, mine too!
I tried the new Caramel Flan Latte a few weeks ago, it was decent. I like the Caramel Macchiato though!
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I’ve been intrigued by that flan one, but not enough to order it. I usually just get plain old iced coffee. I’m super boring 😉
um YUM. p.s. is it June yet?
Riiiiiight???
Gorgeous photos as always Ari! I have never heard of this flavor of nuts- sounds amazing! And I tend to go overboard on the swag too. Food bloggers problems. 😉
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Haha I’m glad I’m not the only one! And thank you friend–this shoot took me a while!
I was definitely one of those that indulged and took quite a few packets. I’m still slowly making my way through my stash! This is a great idea though! I bet that flavor is good! I’ll have to make some butter out of the coconut ones!
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I haven’t even eaten any of the packets! I’ve been saving everything to use in recipes because I’m a freak 😉
I had no idea they make caramel macchiato almonds… where have I been? I need these!
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Everything about this sounds and looks amazing! I didn’t even know they made caramel macchiato almonds! I need to find these ASAP.
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