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    Home » Recipes » Gluten Free » Coconut Almond Butter {Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free}

    Coconut Almond Butter {Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free}

    Published: Feb 2, 2017 · Modified: Oct 6, 2017 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Delicious, thick and creamy, this Coconut Almond Butter is also healthy and simple to make!

    This delicious Coconut Almond Butter is vegan, healthy and simple to make! www.laurenkellynutrition.com

    There is something about homemade nut butter.  Whether you make it yourself at home or you make it at Whole Foods, it just taste so fresh and delicious.  I promise, if you haven't made your own yet, now's your chance.

    I make my Peanut Butter with Flax all the time, and I have no plans of stopping that.  Peanut butter will always be my #1.  And then I made my Homemade Sunflower Seed Butter. It was phenomenal.  It's great for anyone with a nut allergy. I figured it was time to try my hand at Almond Butter. I mean, I love it when I buy it from a grocery store, so why not make my own?

    Sidenote: I will always choose peanut butter over almond butter except for when it's homemade!

    It's very important to soak the almonds first in 1 tablespoon of sea salt and 3 cups warm water for best digestion. I typically allow them to soak overnight. This removes the phytic acid which can upset the lining of your stomach and prevent proper digestion of nuts and seeds (and thus not being able to absorb all of the crucial nutrients).

    You don’t have to soak them, it’s completely optional, but feel free to read this article and learn more about the benefits.

    This delicious Coconut Almond Butter is vegan, healthy and simple to make! www.laurenkellynutrition.com

    This delicious Coconut Almond Butter is vegan, healthy and simple to make! www.laurenkellynutrition.com

    This delicious Coconut Almond Butter is vegan, healthy and simple to make! www.laurenkellynutrition.com

    Coconut Almond Butter

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    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups raw almonds soaked
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 ½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
    • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil cooled
    • sweetener if desired

    Instructions

    • Place soaked almonds, salt and coconut in a food processor until they become powdery.
    • Add coconut oil, while scraping down the sides.
    • Continue to process for about 10 minutes until the mixture starts to become creamy.
    • *Note: It may seem like this takes a while but it will turn into the consistency of almond butter. Keep scarping the sides and processing!
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    I hope you enjoy this too! Thanks for stopping by!

    This delicious Coconut Almond Butter is vegan, healthy and simple to make! www.laurenkellynutrition.com

     

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    1. Becky Gardiner

      February 09, 2017 at 8:22 pm

      This looks amazing! A what point is the shredded coconut added into the food processor? I'm assuming it goes in with the almonds and salt. Is that correct?

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        February 09, 2017 at 8:35 pm

        Hi becky! Yes, you add it with the soaked almonds. Thanks so much!

        Reply
    2. Elise

      February 09, 2017 at 7:47 pm

      How long should I soak the almonds? This sounds amazing and I am trying to replace peanut butter. 🙂

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        February 09, 2017 at 8:11 pm

        How could I forget to add that? 🙂 I usually soak them overnight. Thanks Elise!

        Reply
    3. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic

      February 04, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      I'm thrilled that you mentioned the phytic acid. Not many know about that, so go YOU!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        February 04, 2017 at 7:34 pm

        Thanks Kirsten!

        Reply
    4. Kellyann

      February 04, 2017 at 6:50 pm

      I'm highly allergic to coconut. Any ideas for replacement of the oil? Also, can I just omit the shredded coconut from the recipe (though I understand this most likely makes it sweeter, definitely not worth the risk of going into anaphylaxis), unless you have an idea for a replacement. I'm just starting a somewhat Paleo diet (Whole30 diet) and this coconut allergy is making things so hard!!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        February 04, 2017 at 7:33 pm

        Hi Kellyann! Although I haven't tried it with another oil, I bet olive oil or even avocado seed oil would work great! Please let me know how it comes out. And good luck on Whole30!

        Reply
    5. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      February 03, 2017 at 3:52 am

      I'm so gonna start soaking my nuts now! I didn't know - so thanks so much for that info! And - gosh - this looks amazing - homemade almond butter so rocks!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        February 04, 2017 at 7:34 pm

        Thanks Shashi!!

        Reply
    6. Cynthia/What A Girl Eats

      February 03, 2017 at 12:39 am

      I love almond butter! The addition of coconut sounds fabulous! Like dessert on a spoon!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        February 04, 2017 at 7:34 pm

        Yes! Dessert on a spoon 🙂

        Reply
    7. Maria

      February 02, 2017 at 10:45 pm

      The combination makes for a great balance! Awesome on toast for breakfast. 🙂

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        February 04, 2017 at 7:46 pm

        I agree Maria!

        Reply
    8. Christina | Christina's Cucina

      February 02, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      I'm a coconut fiend, so this recipe makes me want to make this coconut almond butter today! Awesome combo!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        February 02, 2017 at 9:22 pm

        Then you will LOVE this, Christina!

        Reply
    9. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction

      February 02, 2017 at 7:01 pm

      We love making our own nut butters! Great idea to add coconut!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        February 02, 2017 at 9:23 pm

        They taste SO much better!

        Reply
    10. Alyssa | EverydayMaven

      February 02, 2017 at 4:36 pm

      Drool. I love homemade nut butter but I never make it homemade because I hate cleaning up from it! Do you have a trick to get the blender clean?

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        February 02, 2017 at 9:23 pm

        I have a Vitamix Alyssa which is easy to clean. What do you use?,

        Reply
    11. Amanda|The Kitcheneer

      February 02, 2017 at 3:19 pm

      I'm loving the coconut! I literally had a spoonful of almond butter with breakfast and now I wish I had a spoonful of this!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        February 02, 2017 at 9:25 pm

        I am always eating this by the spoonful 🙂

        Reply
    12. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee

      February 02, 2017 at 11:47 am

      ooo the coconut mixed in sounds so good. I'd love this on some toast

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        February 02, 2017 at 9:25 pm

        Yes, Nicole! YUM!

        Reply

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