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:Â
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
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
I have never tried marcona almonds (that I know of at least!). But almonds roasted in olive oil with salt sounds amazing to me!
Favorite nut: I love cashews and pistachios!
spabettie says
I think my favorite is a cashew too, Holly! and we had a lot of pistachios this summer too... if you like pistachios (the salty part?) you'd probably like marconas too!
Alayna @ Thyme Bombe says
That looks so decadent! I would drizzle that over a ripe fig with honey.
spabettie says
that combination sounds amazing, Alayna! I doubt I'll be able to get it out of my head until I do it... 😀
Dorry says
You KNOW I have to make this, right?? We are obsessed with marconas in this household. I want to go back to Spain rightthisminute and eat them by the bucketful.
spabettie says
I know!! of course I thought of you, my friend - I know you share the love of Marconas... 😀 have a beautiful weekend - enjoy Salutation Nation!! <3
Jennie (the gf-gf) says
What a great idea! I just had marcona almonds for the first time the other day and they were so rich and tasty. Now I wish I hadn't eaten them all!
spabettie says
aren't they delicious?? I remember the first time I had them... incredible!
katie says
I am crossing my fingers and thinking of you, just so you know!!!!
This looks divine, never ever have heard of those almonds!
Happy Weekend!! xoxo <3
spabettie says
THANK YOU!! 🙂 whenever something happens, I'll let everyone know!
if you come across a Marcona almond, TRY IT! they are so good... happy weekend to you too, Katie!
Christine @ Merf In Progress says
I love Marcona almonds and never thought to make almond butter from them! As soon as my jar of almond butter runs out, I'm trying this.
spabettie says
I know, as soon as I thought of this, my immediate thought was WHY have I not made this before!? so good.
katie @KatieDid says
holy delicious! I've only had marcona almonds once but I remember loving them. Why haven't I picked them up again? Good question. Need to remedy that soon!
spabettie says
we almost always have Marconas around here... I can't eat as many as I can regular almonds (too salty - they make a PERFECT salad topper!), but I do love them.
Jess says
I've been toying with making my own nut butter but for some reason thought it would be way more complicated than it is! This looks and sounds amazing! I don't think I've ever tried a marcona almond before. Hmm, must look for some!
spabettie says
nope - so easy! this is barely a recipe... 😉 the only thing I'd say is don't give up - at some point you think it's not working, just keep going - it WILL get there!! 😀
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
OMG - yum. I love marcona almonds. I could eat them until I was just sick. And they go well with a variety of olives if you are an olive fan.
spabettie says
yes - no matter WHAT I am serving at a party or whatever, I almost always have dishes of Marconas and olives... Mmm...
Krista {Budget Gourmet Mom} says
This is just all sorts of fabulousness! That is amazingly simple and the flavor combinations!? You rock!
spabettie says
thanks, Krista! 🙂 I just keep walking by the fridge with my spoon...