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
Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) says
Genius. You.
spabettie says
hee! thanks, girl 😉
FlowerGirl says
simply genius! I love marconis!!
Traci says
great idea!! I suppose it is delicious.
Raj says
this sounds great - very creative!
Jane says
I love Marcona almonds!! genius to think of this, I cannot wait to try!
Jenna says
my friend told me about your website - she just made this almond butter and can't stop raving. suppose I need to find these almonds now. 😉 thank you - your site and pics are GORGEOUS
Janet B says
this sounds incredible. must. make. today.
Bergen says
this sounds awesome!! great thinking using marcona types, the flavour must be wonderful.
Life Currents says
This is beautiful. I love the idea of using marcona almonds for a butter. You could make it a savory snack with a chunk of Manchego and a granny smith apple, maybe over a slice of toasted sourdough. yumm! Thanks for sharing this.
spabettie says
you're welcome! and your idea sounds fantastic - I could go for something like that right now...
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says
I've never tried a marcona almond before but I have seen them at Trader Joe's...guess I'll have to pick some up the next time I'm there. Hmm, favorite nut? I wanna say pecans, but brazil nuts are slowly trying to push their way to the top! 😉
spabettie says
I've never had a Brazil nut!! I need to try one so I know what they taste like... I love a pecan, though!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says
Oh they're the best! When I went to Cafe Gratitude in Santa Cruz, they had this Brazil nut "parmesan" that was amazing!
spabettie says
I feel like I live in Vegan Mecca, but I am SO jealous of your Cafe Gratitude visit! 😀