Spicy Chocolate Almond Butter
Elevate your nut butter game with this Spicy Chocolate Almond Butter, a bold and indulgent twist on a pantry staple. Made with roasted almonds, rich cacao powder, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, this recipe delivers a luscious, creamy spread with a kick of cayenne pepper and the warmth of cinnamon. Perfect for adventurous flavor lovers, this gourmet almond butter is ready in just 20 minutes and strikes the perfect balance between sweet, spicy, and savory. Spread it on toast, drizzle it over fruit, or enjoy it straight from the jar—this versatile treat is as wholesome as it is irresistible. Plus, it’s gluten-free, vegan, and perfect for meal prep, lasting up to a month in the fridge.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Raw almonds
- 2 tablespoons Cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the raw almonds evenly on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even roasting. Allow the almonds to cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Transfer the warm roasted almonds to a food processor or high-powered blender. Process for 5-8 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the almonds turn into a smooth and creamy butter.
Add the cacao powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, and salt. Process again for 1-2 minutes until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and the almond butter is smooth and glossy.
Taste the almond butter and adjust the spice level by adding a small pinch of cayenne pepper if you prefer it spicier. Blend again to mix.
Transfer the Spicy Chocolate Almond Butter to a clean, airtight jar or container. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Enjoy this almond butter as a spread on toast, a dip for fruits, or an ingredient in your favorite recipes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
119 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.7 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 62 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.0 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 143 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
