Marcona Almond Butter is like a GROWN UP version of almond butter - rich, incomparable flavor that will make you want to hide the jar in the back of the refrigerator...
I don't know what took me so long. You know I love my marcona almonds. Their flavor is distinct and incomparable.
A Spanish almond roasted in olive oil and salted, Marcona almonds have a smooth texture and amazing flavor. They offer the same nutritional benefit as regular almonds, including cholesterol lowering phytosterols and a good amount of fiber and protein.
and now they make up my favorite nut butter.
Marcona Almond Butter
makes about 1 ½ cups
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups Marcona almonds (reserve ¼ cup)
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
pinch sea salt (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
In food processor or high powered blender, process 1 ¾ cups almonds until creamy, stopping to scrape sides, about 9-12 minutes total. Add oil as needed (I did not need to). Chop ¼ cup almonds and mix in for a crunchy nut butter. Store in fridge in sealed container.
flavor variations:
chocolate (add ½ cup chopped dark chocolate)
salted maple (add ¼ cup maple syrup)
Safe to say this is my new favorite nut butter.
"Plain" flavor is amazing - salty creamy amazing.
The dark chocolate flavor is like a grown up peanut butter cup, and the salted maple is like buttery caramel.
I now have three jars in my fridge. I've been enjoying marcona butter on celery, on homemade juice pulp crackers, on a spoon...
Have you tasted Marcona almonds? What is your favorite nut?
printable Marcona Almond Butter recipe:
a rich, incomparable flavor that will make you want to hide the jar in the back of the refrigerator… nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
Marcona Almond Butter
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
flavor variations:
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 74Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 63mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
Marty says
I recently discovered the coveted marcona almond, and found them on Amazon under the Kirkland brand( Costco), relatively inexpensive. I am making the almond butter tomorrow! Will let you know the outcome, may make several jars, so I can experiment with different flavors
Kristina Sloggett says
oh wow - I need to look for marconas the next time I go to Costco! hope you enjoy - aren't marcona almonds just SO DELICIOUS?
Bobby j says
Wow. I get it at fairway market. Wonderful product
Laura says
I just found some marconas today, boy was that the best thing I could ever buy! these suckers are good, and the marcona butter, thank you for THAT awesome idea!!
spabettie says
oh, I know, Laura! I remember the first time I tasted one, I was thinking WHAT IS THIS?? so good. glad you could find them, glad you like the nut butter!
Jackson says
my favorite almonds I can only imagine how good this butter is. thanks for the idea!!
Jenna says
made this yesterday, my myconas must have been very oily, as the butter was... very... oily!! ! was yours?
Olivia says
I love Marcona! never thought to make this type of butter, can't wait to make this it must be amazing!!
Hans says
GENIUS, I love these almonds and never think of them in relation to nut butter. you are creative!
Brenda says
this looks amazing! I can't wait to try myself, YUMMO!