Recipe
How to Make Justin's Maple Almond Butter for Less Money
Let's be real here, almond butter is the glue holding all of our lives together. The creamy texture, addictive flavor, and unbelievable versatility put it on top of my list of favorite foods. Justin's has changed all of our lives by bringing their maple-flavored almond butter to the masses, introducing all of us to our new obsession.
As far as "things I eat out of a jar with a spoon" go, Justin's is definitely healthier than Nutella, ice cream, or cookie butter, but it's also way worse for my wallet. Depending on where you buy it, it can go for $7-$15 a jar, which adds up if you can polish off a jar in less than a week.
I decided that it was time to take matters into my own hands and figure out how to make Justin's Maple Almond Butter in my own kitchen — both to try my hand at making my own nut butter and to keep my budget under control.
Copycat Justin's Maple Almond Butter
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 cups almonds
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maple sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch salt
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The best thing about making almond butter at home is that you get to control just how sweet you want it to be (I won't judge you for adding more maple syrup in at the end) and the texture you make it. I like mine a little crunchy and less viscous, but you can always blend it longer to make it how you like.
Since you probably already have maple syrup at home, and almonds are relatively inexpensive to buy in bulk, making this recipe will save you money and make you feel like a #DomesticGod. If you make this at home, post a pic on Insta and tag me (@mylifeinsalad) with your favorite way to eat almond butter!