This community is amazing. Seriously amazing. I sent out a little thank you on Instagram, but I wanted to be sure to thank everyone here, too.
I remember reading blogs in college and watching them thank their readers for whatever reason, and thinking – what? why? you haven’t even MET these people!? <— This was obviously before I joined the food blogging community. And then, when I started my own food blog, the first time someone commented that they liked my recipe, it made my WEEK. You know, this blog isn’t just a “blog” to me, it’s a labor of love. It means SO much to me.
So that fact that you are all here, participating, reaching out, commenting – especially now that I’m going through a rough spot – IT’S SO AMAZING. Even if you’re reading this blog silently, you are still participating in the manifestation of my passion and livelihood. And I wish I could help you achieve YOUR dreams! (But seriously, if there’s any way I can ever help any of you, just email me – even if it’s just to talk. I LOVE LOVE LOVE hearing from you.)
When I asked for hugs on Instagram, you all seriously responded. And now I’m sending y’all the BIGGEST HUG BACK <3
– Sarah
Chai Spiced Almond Butter
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Raw Almonds
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 Tsp Cardamom
- 1/8 Tsp Ginger
- Pinch of Allspice
- Pinch of Cloves
- Pinch of Nutmeg
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Spread the almonds on a baking sheet, and toast in the oven for 10 minutes. (Note - if you toast the almonds longer, the bioavailability of the nutrients in them will decrease.)
- Once nuts are done toasting, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Now, add the nuts, salt, and spices to your food processor. Process continually for 8 -10 minutes, until a creamy nut butter is formed. Note, you may have to pause and scrape down the sides of the food processor many times. Also note that the time it takes to make a creamy nut butter will depend on the size and power of your food processor.
- When done, scoop your nut butter into a (preferably glass) container - it will fit perfectly into a half pint mason jar - and enjoy!
20 Comments
dixya @food, pleasure, and health
December 1, 2016 at 4:49 pmits crazy but it seems like im able to connect with more people while reading their post,,silently or not.
Sarah
December 2, 2016 at 8:49 amI agree :)
Marta & Mimma | naturalmente buono
December 3, 2016 at 10:25 amYou got me at “chai” <3
Sarah
December 3, 2016 at 11:54 am;) <3
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
December 3, 2016 at 5:37 pmI have been on a nut butter kick lately and this chai version sounds so cozy.
Sarah
December 4, 2016 at 3:27 pmIt’s the coziest!! ;)
Evi @ greenevi
December 4, 2016 at 6:46 amOh my, chai and almond! It’s insane! I need this in my life right now!
Pinned of course <3
Sarah
December 4, 2016 at 3:28 pmThanks Evi :) :)
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Kara
December 4, 2016 at 11:36 pmThis looks amazing, how long will it keep?
Sarah
December 5, 2016 at 8:41 amIt will keep for about a week! :)
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
December 5, 2016 at 12:02 pmThis Chai Spiced Almond Butter sounds so good. I’m a big fan of almond butter so I would love to try this..Hey I definitely get what you’re saying about the blog. It is a labor of love and of course we hope others are reading it. Pinning this cause I will be trying soon :)
Sarah
December 6, 2016 at 9:39 amThank you so much for your note, Stephanie!! I hope you like this almond butter :)
Karlie
December 5, 2016 at 1:22 pmYour photos are really beautiful!
Sarah
December 6, 2016 at 9:45 amThank you so much, Karlie!! :)
Michaela Kirvan
December 5, 2016 at 6:37 pmWow! This looks amazing! I’ve been wanting to start a food blog/ instagram because I love cooking and photography! You are such an inspiration!
Sarah
December 6, 2016 at 9:49 amThank you so much for your note, Michaela!! You definitely should start a food blog if that’s what you love :) Feel free to email me if you have any questions! <3
Bethany @ athletic avocado
December 7, 2016 at 5:28 pmThis AB sounds incredible! Love all things chai spices! Thanks for sharing :)
Sarah
December 7, 2016 at 10:45 pmThanks Bethany <3 :)
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