RECIPE: Homemade Almond Butter

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 cup almonds (preferably roasted and blanched)
• 1.5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2.5 – 3 teaspoons water (add more if almonds are not blending)
• 1 – 2 teaspoons agave
• A dash of cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place almonds in high-powered blender and blend until almonds form a paste-like texture.
2. Once almonds begin to get stuck on the sides of the blender, add oil and water and blend again.
3. Sprinkle dash of cinnamon and agave to taste (start with 1 teaspoon of agave and add more if preferred). 
4. The butter should be smooth, but still have a thick consistency. 
5. Once blended, spread on rice cakes, whole grain crackers, apples or celery and refrigerate the rest for later.

Recipe & photo submitted by Alisa H.