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21 May 12, 2016 Butters

Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter

Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter is a homemade version of a store bought favorite!  Roasted almonds mixed with vanilla beans and espresso for an energy charged almond butter!

Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter is a homemade version of a store bought favorite! Roasted almonds mixed with vanilla beans and espresso for an energy charged almond butter!
Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter is a homemade version of a store bought favorite! Roasted almonds mixed with vanilla beans and espresso for an energy charged almond butter!

Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter is a homemade version of a store bought favorite! Roasted almonds mixed with vanilla beans and espresso for an energy charged almond butter!

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Let’s talk about hoarding for a hot minute.

I am not talking about hoarding as in the TLC show “Hoarding: Buried Alive”.  Which is disturbing that there are enough hoarders in the US (over three million, according to the intro of the show) to keep America entertained as we lounge on our (hopefully clean) couch and eat popcorn.  While I enjoy the drama and anticipation to see if the hoarder will part ways with their useless piles of magazines and shoes that fit when they were five.

One perk to the show is the desire to clean every inch of our house and never hold onto one more thing in my dear life.

Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter is a homemade version of a store bought favorite! Roasted almonds mixed with vanilla beans and espresso for an energy charged almond butter!

Lately though, I find myself hoarding.

OH DEAR GAWD.  What have I turned into?

But, the only thing I hoard around our house is almond butter.

Phew…

Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter is a homemade version of a store bought favorite! Roasted almonds mixed with vanilla beans and espresso for an energy charged almond butter!

A couple of months ago, I tried this almond butter that was pumped up with fresh vanilla beans and espresso.  A super charged almond butter if you will.  I caught myself adding to nearly everything and anything I could.

Oatmeal. Check.

Apples. Check.

Graham Crackers. Check.

Ice Cream. Check.

After an obscene amount of bottles headed from our pantry and into the trash can (see, not hoarding), I realized I needed an intervention.  And to start making my own super charged almond butter.
Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter is a homemade version of a store bought favorite! Roasted almonds mixed with vanilla beans and espresso for an energy charged almond butter!

I am not sure why it took me so long to make this as it is the epitome of perfection in my books.  Probably because I was too busy finishing off this jar of honey roasted peanut butter.

Fresh vanilla beans add the warmth that I love from vanilla.  But you can sub in vanilla extract but the flavor won’t be quite as strong, plus I adore the little vanilla specks sprinkled throughout.  It’s minor but they float my boat.

Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter is a homemade version of a store bought favorite! Roasted almonds mixed with vanilla beans and espresso for an energy charged almond butter!

The only thing I will continue to hoard is this vanilla espresso almond butter.

Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter is a homemade version of a store bought favorite! Roasted almonds mixed with vanilla beans and espresso for an energy charged almond butter!

Tools I used to make this recipe:

  • Blender
  • Measuring Spoons & Cups

Serves 2 Tbsp

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Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter

Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter is a homemade version of a store-bought favorite! Roasted almonds mixed with vanilla beans and espresso for an energy charged almond butter!

5 minPrep Time

5 minTotal Time

Yields 10

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups roasted, salted almonds
  • 2 tsp instant coffee
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

Instructions

  1. In a food processor or high powered blender, add almonds and instant coffee.
  2. Open the vanilla pod by slicing open the skin slightly with a knife. Use the knife to scrape out the seeds and add to blender.
  3. Process until smooth, 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add in maple and oil.
  5. Blend for another minute until smooth.
  6. Store in an air tight container; either refrigerated or in a cabinet.

Notes

*Store at room temperature to prevent butter from getting hard.

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Looking for more homemade butter recipes?

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Healthy Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Cups are an upgraded, homemade peanut butter cups! Stuffed with skinny peanut butter cookie dough, these cups are perfect for holidays or to beat that sweet tooth!

Healthy Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Cups

If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Categories: Butters Tags: almond butter, almonds, coconut oil, coffee, dairy free, easy, espresso, gluten free, homemade, low carb, maple, no bake, nuts, paleo, quick, snack, vanilla, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says

    October 7, 2014 at 6:36 am

    Banana bites have never been so tempting! Love this idea!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 7, 2014 at 7:56 am

      For sure! Thanks Melissa!
      Reply
  2. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

    October 7, 2014 at 6:58 am

    oh my oh my oh my this looks GOOD! definitely going to make some of this. would be a great little gift over the holidays.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 7, 2014 at 7:55 am

      Oh what a great idea!! Thanks Amy!
      Reply
  3. Beth @ The First Year says

    October 7, 2014 at 7:13 am

    You convinced me, I have to go make this! Especially if I can put espresso in it..... yumm!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 7, 2014 at 7:55 am

      Yes! You and your espresso love! Thanks pretty lady!
      Reply
  4. Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says

    October 7, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    I haven’t tried that before, but now I’m intrigued! Looks delicious!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 7, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      You will not be disappointed!! Thanks Olivia!
      Reply
  5. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

    October 7, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Meg! This sounds incredible, I would be hoarding it too. I've actually never had almond butter before, crazy I know, but after this totally giving it a try.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 7, 2014 at 2:30 pm

      Oh girl! You need to get on it then! And glad I am not the only one who would hoard this! Thanks lady!
      Reply
  6. Danae @ Recipe Runner says

    October 7, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    I'm always looking for ways to jazz up nut butters. I absolutely love the coffee and vanilla added to this one, I'd be eating it by the spoonful!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 7, 2014 at 6:06 pm

      Oh I find myself grabbing a bit more than I need! Hope this is enough jazz for ya! Thanks Danae :)
      Reply
  7. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says

    October 7, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    Whaaattt...you made your own almond butter? This is AMAZING!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 7, 2014 at 9:25 pm

      If you have never done it, you need to ASAP! Thanks girlfriend!
      Reply
  8. kelley {mountain mama cooks} says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:29 am

    Is it weird that I'm licking my screen? Gross but holy moly does this look good! Bananas slathered in almond butter is one of my go to breakfasts and snacks. I've never made my own butter but you've convinced me I must. Gorgeous!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 8, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      Oh you must make your own butter! You will not stop the spoonfuls! Thanks Kelley!
      Reply
  9. Dini @ giramuks kitchen says

    October 9, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    I will have to make this soon! I love almond butter too! I too have a small obsession with using vanilla beans or bean paste over extract... those little seeds drive me "dotty" in a very good way!! :) Love this!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 10, 2014 at 5:42 am

      Glad I am not the only ones obsessed with them! Thanks Dini!
      Reply
  10. Jen says

    October 10, 2014 at 6:41 am

    I am SO glad I clicked your link at the Weekend Social Link Up! I pinned this before I even made it down to the recipe, then at the end I added it to my Yummly recipe box. I HAVE to make this - it sounds amazing. Thank you for sharing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 10, 2014 at 7:36 am

      Well I love hearing that!! I hope you love it. I would love to know how it turns out. Thanks, Jen!
      Reply
  11. Allison - Celebrating Sweets says

    October 10, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    This looks amazing! I have never made my own almond butter before, and now I absolutely have to. Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 11, 2014 at 7:52 am

      Oh well whenever you do decide to make it, you will never go back! Thanks Allison!
      Reply
  12. Lynn says

    October 12, 2014 at 11:21 am

    This looks delicious! I've put it on my cooking schedule for next week. Do you know how long this will last unopened? I wanted to make a batch for a friend of mine who lives overseas. Wondering if it would go rancid before it arrived. Thanks!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 12, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      I love hearing that! I believe it will last a couple weeks. Honestly, when we make it, it last about a week in our house! I don't think you would have an issue shipping it overseas, unless it takes a few weeks to get there :)
      Reply
  13. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    October 13, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    This looks phenomenal! I am so excited to try it. But I am wondering if I will be able to stop eating it! Thanks for linking it up with us at Foodie Fridays. Pinning, and stumbling it too!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 13, 2014 at 4:07 pm

      I definitely didn't! Thanks Michelle!
      Reply
  14. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    October 13, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    Hi Meg, you've outdone yourself with the recipes you've shared this week at #theWeekendSocial. I need to make my own almond butter and your recipe sounds amazing. Hope to see you again Thursday!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 13, 2014 at 4:06 pm

      Oh well thank you! It is by far one of my favorites!
      Reply
  15. James says

    October 30, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    Hey Meg, I thought this sounded amazing so I tried it out, but I had one issue. No matter how long I ran my food processor with the Almonds and Coffee, the mixture never got "smooth," it just sort of got crumbly. So I added the Oil and Vanilla, I used Vanilla Extract as I didn't have a bean, and I was eventually able to get the mixture to be family consistent, but it was still slightly crumbly when you put a knife in it and never got that "goopey" consistency that I see in some of the pictures and think of in terms of nut butter. I am not sure what I am doing wrong and from around the Web I see suggestions of adding Almond milk or more Coconut Oil, but I wanted to get your opinion on this. Have you seen this before or have an idea of what I am doing wrong? Thank you for the recipe though, even without the consistency it is delicious!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 31, 2015 at 7:42 am

      Hi James! I am sorry to hear that! My only thought is that you used dry roasted almonds. This has happened to me and it's such a bummer! You have to use roasted almonds that have been roasted, rather than dry roasted. The roasted almonds release oils where dry roasted do not. I hope that helps!
      Reply
  16. Annie says

    May 12, 2016 at 8:40 am

    Almond butter and coffee are such a great combo! I have got to buy a food processor so I can make this!!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 13, 2016 at 8:31 am

      Yes you do girlfriend! Thanks!
      Reply
  17. Amanda | The Chunky Chef says

    May 12, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Ohhh how delicious!! This would be so yummy in a smoothie :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 13, 2016 at 7:51 am

      Yes! I actually use it in one on here ;) Thanks Amanda!
      Reply
  18. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    May 12, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    Holy guacamole! I think I'd love this as much as I actually love guacamole...and that's a whooooole bunch! This is amazing! Love how you've added some of my favorite flavors to this. Sounds delish!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 13, 2016 at 7:51 am

      That is saying something! Thanks Patricia!
      Reply
  19. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

    May 12, 2016 at 6:02 pm

    Ahhh! Amazing! My sister and I always want to make our own almond butter but for some reason almonds keep going up in price! One day!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 13, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Yes you need to! You never go back ;) Thanks Kacey!
      Reply
  20. Sheila @ Life, Love, and Good Food says

    May 12, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    What a great gifting idea! My daughter would love this - definitely sharing this with her right now!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 13, 2016 at 7:29 am

      Oh that is a good idea! Hope your daughter enjoys!
      Reply
  21. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    May 13, 2016 at 12:45 am

    Dang, this almond butter sounds amazing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 13, 2016 at 7:25 am

      Thanks so much Kimberly!
      Reply
  22. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    May 13, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    This looks awesome! I love almond butter! :D Thank you for sharing! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 13, 2016 at 2:22 pm

      I second that! Your so welcome, Andi ;)
      Reply
  23. Celeste | The Whole Serving says

    May 18, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    This recipe is calling my name. In my house we have to use almond, cashew or any other nut other than peanut, which is really not a nut, because of allergies. You have haired some of my favorites and one simple dish. Looks so delicious.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 18, 2016 at 3:11 pm

      Well I hope this is a nice change of pace for you all! Thanks Celeste!
      Reply
  24. Ana says

    June 5, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    Stupid question, are you using espresso/coffee beans or the actually brewed espresso/coffee (so dry or liquid)? Thanks!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 11, 2017 at 5:56 am

      Hi Ana, I use instant (ground) coffee! Enjoy!
      Reply
      • Zerman says

        September 27, 2017 at 6:52 pm

        Hi Meg, I may be mistaken, but I believe Ana's post was actually asking whether the recipe calls for 2 tsp of instant coffee grounds or 2 tsp of the resulting liquid coffee, and I'm not sure I fully understood your answer. I'm assuming it's the grounds, but could you please confirm. Thanks, and I can't wait to try this!
        Reply
        • Meg says

          October 1, 2017 at 1:08 pm

          I understood the previous post as she was using the grounds from a coffee pod as she asks if she can open the pod, therefore, resulting in loose coffee grounds. Regardless, I refer to instant coffee has grounds, not liquid. Hope that helps!
          Reply
  25. Barbara f. says

    July 12, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    This (and sooo many of your recipes) looks awesome! Wish I had seen it earlier in the day, as I made some almond butter this afternoon! One question, though. I cannot tolerate coconut. Not quite an allergy, but not a pleasant reaction, so I avoid it. Can you recommend something else? I was thinking maybe something as simple as a neutral oil? I've been using your cold brew coffee recipe as my master recipe for about a year now. My favorite way to make it is to throa cinnamon stick in with the grounds, and a little vanilla extract when I serve it. Sooo good!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 17, 2017 at 5:03 pm

      Why thank you Barbara! Glad to have you! I would agree on a neutral oil, maybe grapeseed oil? I would be cautious with olive oil and I can't say if canola oil would work...I don't use it enough! Hope that helps :)
      Reply
  26. Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says

    January 5, 2018 at 12:37 pm

    Wow! This vanilla espresso almond butter recipe is incredible! I'm seriously so inspired right now. I need to add cinnamon to recipe and it would be perfect. Thx for sharing Megan!
    Reply
  27. Bella Hardy @ Healthnerdy says

    July 4, 2018 at 4:51 am

    Oh my! This vanilla espresso almond butter was delicious – and so easy to make! Thanks so much!
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      July 8, 2018 at 10:20 am

      So glad you enjoyed it!
      Reply
  28. Robin Hamilton @Wellness Wires says

    September 21, 2018 at 11:27 am

    I love healthy food like vanilla espresso almond butter. It would be a perfect breakfast! Thanks so much!
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      September 22, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      You bet! Thank you so much Robin!
      Reply
  29. Kara Mathys @Wellnessgrit says

    February 4, 2019 at 7:00 am

    These vanilla espresso almond butter look delicious, I just want to devour it off the screen! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
  30. Rimmy says

    August 22, 2019 at 11:12 pm

    Oooo I’m all about the vanilla/espresso combo! This looks so delicious
    Reply
  31. Susan Dubose says

    September 8, 2019 at 8:11 pm

    This looks so wonderfully dreamy!! Ohhhhh the coffee in there is just amazing!
    Reply
  32. Richard Tunner says

    September 8, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    OMG! omg omg! This looks SO GOOD! I am currently super addicted to almond butter so this is right up my alley!
    Reply
  33. Christina Moore says

    November 8, 2019 at 11:02 am

    Oh! I really thank you for this quick and easy espresso for my breakfast. I love how’ve combined every ingredient. Full of energy espresso. I think strawberry or cherries will be fit in there too.
    Reply
  34. Whits@amusebouche says

    November 13, 2019 at 7:13 pm

    Oooo I’m all about the vanilla/espresso combo! This looks so delicious Amy! 🙂 I have to sleep for at least 8 hours too otherwise I’m basically a walking zombie hahaha
    Reply
  35. Sophie Anderson says

    December 2, 2019 at 7:29 pm

    This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
  36. Peter Crouch says

    December 29, 2019 at 2:35 am

    I will make these for my family party this weekend. Thanks for sharing.
    Reply
  37. Beks says

    December 29, 2019 at 7:15 pm

    This turned out terrible. Twice. I hate wasting food!
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      December 30, 2019 at 6:27 am

      Bummer! I guess the flavor combo isn't for everyone!
      Reply
  38. Lori says

    December 29, 2019 at 7:27 pm

    Oooo I’m all about the vanilla/espresso combo! This looks so delicious! 🙂 I have to sleep for at least 8 hours too otherwise I’m basically a walking zombie hahaha
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      December 30, 2019 at 6:26 am

      So glad I am not alone!
      Reply
  39. Jessica Luther says

    January 9, 2020 at 9:01 am

    wow, i have learned a lot of recipes from you. The result was surprising, my whole family enjoyed the food I cooked, Thanks again, I hope you will share more, I will follow your page. goodbye
    Reply
  40. Elizabeth says

    March 2, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    How much vanilla extract do I use if I dont have vanilla bean?
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      March 3, 2020 at 11:55 am

      The same amount!
      Reply
  41. Eric Wood says

    March 26, 2020 at 11:08 am

    I'm willing to try anything that has both vanilla-espresso and almond butter! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      March 28, 2020 at 6:15 am

      Glad you agree!
      Reply
  42. Denisa Cinca says

    June 6, 2022 at 6:50 am

    I also love adding fresh vanilla beans. I totally agree that it's the best ingredient for this vanilla espresso almond butter. This is the perfect drink for summer evenings! Thanks for the wonderful recipe and for the gorgeous pictures.
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      September 29, 2022 at 8:31 am

      Thank you so much Denisa!
      Reply

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