the other almond butter
March 24, 2011 Did you catch on this morning’s post, when I said that I made TWO almond butters yesterday?
I processed 3 cups of roasted almonds into plain almond butter. Then, I emptied them into a bowl and used 1/2 for the coconut almond butter and half for this next almond butter.
I made the coconut almond butter first, and then got busy on #2. No need to clean out the bowl, just scrape it as best you can. Now if you decide to make a chocolate nut butter, or something with a strong flavor, you may want to clean it before starting on the second. :)
I did something completely new + different with this. I was talking to Emily and asked if she had any nut butter ideas. She said, recently she tried a savory almond butter that was completely addicting. I’ve been meaning to make a savory nut butter, but always forget!
A few months ago, I became obsessed with smoked paprika. If you’ve never tried it, you must!! It’s not spicey but has an amazing smokiness that is good on just about anything…except breakfast…although you could put it on eggs. ;)
Almonds + smoked paprika work. Trust me!
Smoked Paprika Almond Butter
- 1.5c raw almonds [~1c raw almond butter]
- 1/4-1/2t salt
- 1-1.5t smoked paprika
- ground black pepper [about 10 cranks]
- 1/3t garlic powder
- 2t honey
- Set your oven to 325* and roast almonds, on a pan, in a single layer. This should take about 15min, stirring 1-2x, until golden brown.
- Let cool 5min
- Add to your food processor and process until drippy, scraping the bowl as needed. This should take between 6-10min. Oil should not be necessary.
- Add in salt, smoked paprika, black pepper and garlic powder.
- Process and scrape as needed, until well combined and drippy.
- Taste and add more seasoning to your liking.
- Add in the honey and process again until smooth.
*The honey is barely detectable, but adds just a hint of sweetness that pairs very well with the smoky, savory flavor. Feel free to leave it out if you want.
*It’s always best to start by adding less seasoning than more. Taste as you go and add more to suite your taste.
This is addicting, in a whole new way.
How to use?
- toasted bagel with avocado
- savory oatmeal
- crackers
- carrots , broccoli + other veggies
- salad topping
- sweet taters
What would you put this on?
I should currently be at the house putting cabinets together, and most likely losing my mind.
Hope you’re having a great Thursday.
WAIT. It’s Thursday. Already?? Is that really possible?????
Ashley
Recipes, almond butter, almonds, smoked paprika
Reader Comments (69)
how is it even possible that you come up with MORE amazing nut butter recipes??? even though I currently have 4 jars of nut butter in my fridge, I NEED this in my life ASAP!
Oh yum! I have to try this ASAP! I think I would love it with crackers and avocado!
we LOVE smoked paprika! i bet it would be awesome on an egg sandwich. yum.
I LOVE the idea of savory nut butter. Why doesn't anyone sell this yet??
I'm SO there with you on the smoked paprika. I can't get enough of it!
I bet garam masala would be grand with almond butter, too. Yum.
Wow, I eat almond butter (almost) every day, so I am so happy I found your blog. I love coming up with new almond butter flavors, but never in a million years would I have thought about this! Smoked paprika has a special place in my heart...I'm so excited to go home and make this tonight :)
Oh! I love smoked paprika! This is crazy, I'm working on a savory nut butter recipe right now!
A savory almond butter - brilliant! This would be perfect to bring as an appetizer, along with crudites and crackers.
Savory nut butter sounds so good -- but I thought the same thing about savory oatmeal and I didn't like it -- maybe I should try again?
That is a fab idea!! I'd use it as a dip with roast veggies - it'd be so good...I'm dreaming now :)
Mmm the savory almond butter sounds so good! I've actually mixed almond butter + almond milk + a little sriracha to serve over a stir fry. Kind of like peanut sauce, but... well... with almonds. :) I like the idea of using smoked paprika, though!
Sounds delicious...but then ago so do all the different flavors you make! Gotta start trying these out!
Sounds great! I love the flavors, but I'm not sure I'd like them together. Maybe I'll just try a smaller batch some time. I make pita bread and then when they get old I brush them with oil cut them into wedges and bake them till crispy. I'm betting this would taste awesome on those.
This would be great on savory oats!
OH that would be amazing!! I always put nuts on stir fry..yum!
I'm not a big savory oatmeal fan...but this is SO good! :)
Ooooh, awesome...hope you like it!
Curry/garam almond butter? Heck yes!
OMG...yum
I love paprika in SO many recipes, this sounds amazing and would be great with dinner :)
That looks SO good! I've yet to try a spicy nut butter, but it sounds really interesting.
Ahh, savory nut butter? This is a must try :)
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm looks like it turned out DELICIOUS! Wish I could steal a bite. I would definitely eat it on some salty crackers. YUM.
It looks delicious! I love playing with nut butters, so this one is a must try.
Hrmmm... paprika and almond butter? Well, worth a try :)
I would totally put this on a wrap with cheese and lettuce. I love the color the paprika gives the butter!
I'm all over this one! One ingredient missing though, that I thought you would've added....nooch, of course! I'm so adding nooch when I get around to making this- who knows when that'll be! :)
Mexican salad with runny eggs, peppers, blue corn chips, tomato, etc? YES! :)
Sounds awesome!!!
I promise it totally works ;)
Ive never tried savory nut butters but definitely need to this looks awesome so delicious on chips and crackers im sure!
Wish you lived close enough to steal a bite!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the inspiration...my buckwheat bake this morning was inspired by your muffins. :) xoxo
oh smoked paprika rocks. i bet this AB is just awesome!!
I have been obsessed with smoked paprika for years! I love this recipe!!!
Weird that the thought of savory almond butter makes me kind of gaggy - you'd think I would LOVE it!! But it's kind of like a veggie scramble for breakfast for me - I just can't do savory in the AM!!
Oh my goodness that sounds good!
I never would have thought of savory nut butter, but by golly, I like it!!!
I'm scared to make this.. I'm pretty sure I would eat it all in 2 minutes!! :)
It would be so fun to make my Asian-inspired peanut-butter noodles dish with this! Add a whole different dimension both from the almond butter and the paprika!
It sounds like it would be good with just raw veggies.
Maybe a pickle...certainly a veggie wrap...oh, and a spoon.
YOU ARE THE NUT BUTTER QUEEN!! ;)
I think would be interesting on a veggie sandwich. Hmmm...the possibilities!
paprika is so underrated. what a creative idea to put some in the almond butter!
oh.my.yum!!!
Seriously...it's way more addicting then I thought it would be. I just keep saying "this is not hummus...you cannot eat 1/2c of it!"
I can't do savory oats in the AM at all, but I don't mind veggie omelets! Wish I could bring ya some to test it out! ;)
you.would.love.this. :)
Just had it on savory oats for dinner...SO GOOD!
Yum! I've been making egg+egg whites in a ramekin (coat inside of ramekin w/ cooking oil, add egg, egg whites, any spices, bake at 350 in a water bath for 30) and I think this would be great drizzled on top.
It could also be great with chicken, tempeh, etc with a thai flair!
Definitely on some sort of stir fry type dish for sure....tempeh would be amazing with this!