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
Nellie (The Midlife Cruiser) says
Not a fan of any nut butter except peanut 🙂 I'm traditional, what can I say?!? 🙂 I've had chocolate covered Marconas that were like crack. LOVE those!!!
spabettie says
oooh, I need to find the chocolate covered marcona. or make one myself! hope you're out enjoying more beautiful Oregon! <3
Lauren says
That sounds amazing. I love sweet and salty combinations. My only fear is that I would have no willpower with the chocolate version! I have been known to eat peanut butter by the spoon...
spabettie says
yep, by the spoon is my normal way of eating nut butters too. if I'm on my way to workout and don't want to eat anything, I'll have a big scoop of peanut butter before I go!
Stephanie @ extremebalance.net/blog says
Oh, holy mother of everything, it's official: the first two things I'll make when I'm home again are a jalapeno popper sandwich and some homemade PB cups. Just reading that the chocolate almonds tasted like a "grown-up version" has me fantasising... mmm!
spabettie says
I know, I really want to make a pb cup with this!! I need to revisit the jalapeno sandwich soon, too...
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
I've never had marcona almonds before and now I have a huge hankering for it.
spabettie says
oh, Kiran if you like salty wonderful deliciousness, you should look for them... 🙂
Lisa says
This is beautiful!
I have never had marcona almonds, but they are on my list now to try 🙂
spabettie says
yes, Lisa! I hope they are not too hard to find - I never have a problem finding them... the normal store I go to has them in the "gourmet" section - where the fancy cheese is, the olives...
Roz@weightingfor50 says
OOOH....I've never heard of marcona almonds, but after reading this post, I'm officially on the lookout for them! Have a great Friday.
spabettie says
Roz you'll have to let me know how you like them - they are one of my favorites! have a great week!
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says
I've never had marcona almonds, but it makes me think of the Macarena song (and dance). Is that just me?
spabettie says
oh, gosh, I never did before but I probably will NOW! 😀
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
better your ear drums than mine with the food proc 🙂
it looks awesome!
spabettie says
ha! my current processor isn't too bad (I think quieter than my Lady Vita...), but I had bought a different one initially and it was SO loud - Basil would run from the room. as much as I use it, I had to get a better one! 😀 hope you enjoyed your weekend, Averie!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
believe it or not, i dont own a food proc! i had a 19.99 one that was like 10 yrs old and when i got my vita about 5 yrs ago, i donated the el cheapo
I have toyed w/ getting a 10 or 12c cuisinart but not sure if i really need it. if you have one you adore, lmk!
spabettie says
the LOUD one I had was a Cuisinart, I think it's loud because it was small - motor not as hefty? 🙂 I have the 12 cup kitchen aid in PINK 🙂 and I LOVE it!! It's BIG, and has a second smaller bowl for smaller jobs, as well as a bunch of blades and cool pieces. it's really quiet. I use mine a lot, for me it's easier to get stuff out of that bowl than the blender... I know how too many appliances can get, though, and since you DO have a vita... you may not need one. if you ever do, though, I LOVE the kitchen aid!! 2 years now, LOTS of use, runs perfectly (knock knock...)
and look how CUTE it is --> Komen 😉
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
thanks for all the info...cuisinart vs. kitchen aid and your thoughts...very helpful!
Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says
Oh yum! Nope - never had a Marcona. Where did you buy them?
spabettie says
I get mine at my regular market, in the "specialty" or gourmet section - where the fancy cheese is, the olives, etc. I hope you can find them!!
Aimee says
Wow that sounds tasty! I never knew there were different kinds of almonds! Makes sense of course, now that I think about it. LOL!
spabettie says
oh there are MANY kinds of almonds! these are fantastic!