Hello Friends! Itโs time for another Recipe ReDux 
The theme for this month is:
Spooky Spices: You know they are lurking there: Way in the back of your spice drawer. There lie the herbs, spices, or rubs that are getting dusty because youโre afraid to use themโฆ you simply donโt know what to do with them! Well, pull them out and show us a recipe you created to deliciously conquer that fearful spice. (Or maybe the recipe was a flop โ and the spice still give you nightmares?!)
After looking through the spice drawer and not really having any jump out at me, I noticed a little bag in the back. It contained these twig-like structures and was bought a year, maybe two ago. Remember when I talked about being a food hoarder? โฆYeah.
While vanilla beans are in no way new to anyone, it was my first time using them so I think this recipe is perfect for this monthโs theme!
Letโs talk about this almond butter.
I was so excited to start making homemade almond butter when I bought my Vitamix. I had no idea how much better it would be than from the store! I love that you can customize it however you like and control exactly whatโs going into it. The ingredient list for this:
- almonds
- vanilla bean paste
- cinnamon
- sea salt
Does it get much better than that? I considered adding a tablespoon of maple syrup, some coconut sugar, honey, flax, and chia, but I started getting overwhelmed with myself and just decided to stick with the basics. Feel free to add anything youโd like!
The layers of flavor in this are insane. First itโs the mmmm Iโm eating almond butterrrr<3 then the ooooh whatโs that flavor? and then OMG VANILLA BEAN. Then you take another bite and another until you run out of banana to smear it on.
Enjoy! Let me know your favorite additions to almond butter.. I need ideas for what to add next time! Be sure to check out the other ReDuxโs too!
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Love the cinnamon+vanilla bean idea!
This almond butter looks amazing. Love homemade, itโs so much easier than everyone thinks!
Right? I can never go back to storebought!
That sounds delicious!! If only I had a better blender. My blender has problems just blending ice!
I used to have the same problem, but I havenโt had one regret since buying the Vitamixโฆ totally worth it!
This looks so awesome! I have never made any kind of nut butter before. How long does it usually last for??
Definitely gotta try this soon!
-Eva
I have about 2 tbsp left of this and I made it about 2 weeks ago!
This sounds delicious! Your pictures are gorgeous too!
Homemade nut butter is the best!
Iโve never made a nut butter before but this looks amazing!! I will definitely have to try. The vanilla and cinnamon sound so good!
Your photography makes me drool. That is all.
Thanks, Kara! I really love photography
Iโll take that spoonful youโre wagging at the internet!!
I just made some mixed nut butter yesterday! Should have added some special ingredientsโฆnext time! Great pics too:)
I havenโt tried making it mixed yet! Which nuts did you use?
This looks fantastic! I would put that stuff on everything!!
โฆ guilty of that
Wow, stunning pictures! Iโve never used vanilla beans in a recipe either. I tend to go with extract or paste but I think that is just because I had no idea what to do with it! Great idea.
Everything about this situation is mouth watering
Lovinโ the pics!
Itโs a rare talent to make almond butter look epic. Nice one buddy.
LOL thanks dude
I love making my own almond butter! I need more almonds and Iโm set to make this.
Cinnamon is my favorite spice and I use it not only in sweet dishes but also in savory ones. This is a delicious almond butter so much different than any I have seen!
I love cinnamon too but havenโt tried it in a savory dish yet! That sounds amazing!
THIS + oatmeal โ perfect fall breakfast! Thanks for the inspiration!
This sounds so delicious and your pics are absolutely beautiful!
I JUST got a vitamix and I think the first thing Iโm going to have to make in it is this almond butter! Sounds amazing.
Congrats!! How exciting
let me know how it goes for you!
Leigh Leigh, your photos keep getting better and better. I am impressed.
Thanks Lee Lee. Just trying to get them as good as yours
Beautiful pics & I love the cinnamon add!
i used all my vanilla beans to make extract and i want to make this today. do you think i could use extract?
I would think that would be fine, it just might be a little more liquidy than if you were to use regular vanilla beans. I wouldnโt use too much extract either, maybe 1/2 tsp โ 1 tsp. Let me know how it goes!
this looks just like justinโs! I need to try this!
I have never had Justinโs before but I alllways admire it at the store! I just donโt want to spend so much on a jar of nut butter, haha
LOVE every part of this. Like the flavored pb and almond butter varieties in the store, but without the ingredients I canโt pronounce!
Exactly! In my opinion, homemade everything is always the best!
So delicious and simple! Perfect for when Iโm on a Whole30. I used half almonds/half cashews to make it just a little creamier. Thanks so much!