Chai Spiced Almond Butter

Chai-spiced almond butter is a delicious and versatile spread that can be used on toast, fruit, or as a dip. It's made with a blend of roasted almonds, coconut oil, and chai spices, which give it a warm and flavorful taste.

I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a way to use up some leftover roasted almonds. I had been experimenting with different spice blends, and I thought that the flavors of chai would be a good match for almonds. I was right! The resulting almond butter was so delicious that I knew I had to share it with the world.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw almonds
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes, until fragrant.
3. Let the almonds cool slightly, then transfer them to a food processor.
4. Add coconut oil, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, pepper, and salt to the food processor.
5. Process the mixture for about 10-15 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth and creamy.
6. Taste and adjust the spices if needed.
7. Transfer the almond butter to a jar and store in the refrigerator.
8. Enjoy on toast, fruit, or as a dip!

Why It Works

• Roasting the almonds brings out their natural sweetness and makes them more flavorful.
• The coconut oil helps to keep the almond butter smooth and creamy.
• The chai spices give the almond butter a warm and flavorful taste.
• The black pepper adds a subtle kick that balances out the sweetness of the almonds and spices.