This homemade honey roasted almond butter is slightly honey sweet and dreamy creamy goodness on your morning toast.
I’m pretty sure this stuff disappeared in 4 days flat. And Dave barely had a taste of it…it was just this nut butter monster slathering it on toast, tortillas, a cookie (ohmigosh)…really anything.
Funny note: Dave giggles every time I say “nut butter.”
If you have never tried homemade nut butter, you need to get on that.
You can customize the flavors so it suits you instead of buying a jar of it at the store. It only takes a few minutes of processing (even though it might SEEM like forever in comparison to, say, a smoothie) and then you have a delicious jar of buttery goodness that you know exactly what went into it.
Tips for making homemade Almond butter:
..or any homemade nut butter, really.
1. Make sure the nuts are roasted. When the nuts are roasted, they release their oils which makes it tons easier to whip them up into nut butter. It’s also thought that nuts should be roasted to kill any potential toxins, but that’s another debatable story. It is possible to make raw nut butter, it’s just a pain in the butt and requires a lot of patience.
2. If in doubt, keep blending. That’s pretty self-explanatory, but basically, as long as the contents are still chunky, you need to keep on keeping on.
3. You will probably have to add some oil. I know it seems like that defeats the purpose of making your own nut butter, but just trust me, it makes the whole process a lot easier. Or maybe my food processor sucks?
4. You need a food processor. A blender (at least a basic blender) will not do the same thing. [check out the differences between blenders and food processors here]
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Check out this post for some during-the-process photos.
Foodie Photography Fun
These photos are all taken with my new Nikon D5300 which I’m having a lot of fun learning about all of the features. Truthfully, Dave is teaching me way more than I already knew because he got my old camera and has been researching the crap out of photography-related things. It’s super helpful because if you have a fancy camera, you may as well know how to use it!
The thing is that now I take a bazillion pictures and like A LOT of them, so I took to Facebook and Instagram to see what my friends thought of some of the photos I was trying to narrow down. I got A LOT of feedback on my personal Facebook which allowed me to pick the best of the drippy nut butter photos (see above).
I’m also a part of a foodie photography group on Facebook and got some incredibly helpful feedback. I don’t agree with all of it or implement it of course because I want to have my own style (and I like my pretty spatula and will keep using it, thank you very much), but it’s still good to get a feel for what is pleasing to most people’s eyeballs and WHY.
Homemade Honey Roasted Almond Butter Recipe
This recipe is pretty simple, but maybe for the sheer deliciousness that is almonds and honey…it will knock your socks off. You could whip up a double batch of this and have it on your breakfast all week long!
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So the “news” part.
We are moving back to Nebraska!
Let me back up a minute.
You may or may not have noticed that Mr. Dave is involved in stuff around the blog wayyy more often now. Not that there are more photos of him—heaven forbid I take a photo of him—but like I mentioned in today’s post, he helped me out with some photography stuff.
We’ve also been able to travel back to Nebraska together (that didn’t used to happen super often) AND this time around in Nebraska, we are staying three weeks and going to Colorado in the middle. Together. Both of us.
Whelp, Dave quit his job about a month ago.
It was a little out of the blue and a little inspired by certain events happening at work, but after four years of working on the railroad and giving his heart and soul to his work…he’d had enough.
I’m not gonna lie. I didn’t see this coming.
I mean we had talked about him looking for jobs in Nebraska, but I never expected him to quit before he had another job.
Dave tends to stick things out. I mean he lived out of hotels for the first two years of his job. He’s put in his blood, sweat and tears (literally), and has stuck around.
But when you’re working 60-80 hours a week, weekends, nights, with a cellphone glued to your side, ringing at all hours of the night (this gal here didn’t appreciate that one bit)…something is bound to break.
His health had been slowly deteriorating as well. They had a nurse give them check-ups (because clearly no one had time to go to the doctor themselves) and he consistently had high blood pressure and was borderline diabetic and borderline hypertensive. No bueno.
So now he has had some time to relax, sleep a normal amount of hours, eat normal food (not gas station food—blech), and has even started working out again. I’m also super excited about our trip to Colorado together and the fact that he isn’t working every single holiday!
We even got to do some sightseeing around the city we’ve lived in almost two years! For example..checking out Minnehaha Falls which is literally less than a mile from my work. Not that I couldn’t have gone without Dave…it’s just a little more fun to explore new places with your bff. (and everyone that lives there has been there, done that)
I will definitely be sad to say goodbye to all of my Minnesota friends and to this chapter of our life, but I know it will be for the best. And I’m hoping we can come back and visit, too!
Like I said, we are back in Nebraska now and looking for houses and should be moving back within the next couple of months. Except this time we won’t be moved by Dave’s company for free. Boo.
So there you have it. Nut butter, foodie photography and moving back to Nebraska. Pretty much sums up my life right now. 
Questions for you…Have you ever made nut butter? What kind and did you roast the nuts?
Have you ever moved to a different state away from your family? How often did you visit?
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So sad that you are moving! I will miss you. But just a reason to come visit.
Yes I will definitely be back to visit! 🙂
I think I would be happy if that almond butter lasted more than a few days in my kitchen! I go through nut butter way too fast!
haha seriously! Especially when it’s homemade deliciousness!!
While I’m not happy you’re moving, I am happy for the two of you! What a great change for the better! Love you!
I know it’s so bitter sweet! I will be back to visit AND we will have to have a hang out in Omaha sometime! 🙂
Positive thoughts being sent your way about the move 🙂 great tips on the nut butter, too. I’ve never made my own.
Thanks lady! <3 You will have to make some now! 🙂
I’m sad to hear you’re moving, but yay to new adventures!
I know JUST when we were all starting to hang out haha. I will be back to visit though! 🙂
Pretty photos. 🙂
Hope the move and job search goes well and that you two have a wonderful time in Colorado – one of my most favorite places on earth.
And thanks for spreading the nut butter love!
Thank you, Heather! And yes, I’m SO excited about Colorado! 🙂
NEBRASKA!! Yay 🙂 Welcome back!
Yay thank you! And we will finally get to hang out since I’m usually only back for two days at a time haha!
These pictures are beautiful! And the nut butter looks so tasty!
And Dave – GO DAVE!!! I’m sure not having a job at the moment is a bit stressful, but when your job is destructive to your health and well being, it’s time to go. So big congrats to him! Happiness is so much more important!
Thank you so so much, Nicole!! I had fun with the photography. 🙂
And yes–it was definitely the right decision, although certainly not the easiest!
Now I’m REALLY sad that I couldn’t go to the blogger get together at your apartment! I know it’s good for you, but we’re going to miss you in MN! Can we do another get together before you leave?!
I know me too!! I was going to tell everyone I’d be moving soon, but didn’t want to pressure or make people feel bad.
We seriously need to do one! We were thinking hanging out in Stillwater!!
Comment from Katie #1 – Yes to oil in the nut butter. It’s OK…no need to panic, people. It helps!
Comment from Katie #2 – While we have the Ninja in the RV, I SO miss my food processor for making nut butter. It works so much better and is so much easier to clean. True story.
Comment from Katie #3 – YAY to moving back to Nebraska! I know you two are so excited about this and I’m so glad you two will be closer to family. I know how much that means to you.
Comment from Katie #4 – YAY for Colorado!! I GET TO SEE YOU AGAIN!!! <3
Comment from Katie #5 – hehe…I don't actually have anything but it seemed like I should end this Katie nonsense on 5. I'm guessing I'm delirious and should go to bed now. 😉
1. This comment made my day.
2. COLORADO!!!
3. Move to Nebraska when you’re done RV-ing.
4. I <3 you!
I”ve never made nut butter. Now that I see how easy it is, I have no idea why I haven’t. It looks delicious.
I moved 1700 miles away from my family two months ago. I don’t expect to visit them more than once a year, but honestly, I’m okay with that. They added a lot of stress to my life that isn’t there as much now, and I absolutely love the Pacific Northwest. I was not meant to live anywhere else – I’m sure of it.
Moving sucks for sure, but it sounds like you two are a lot happier for it.
Yes, it really is simple but involves a little patience. If you have a bigger food processor, you can probably start it and walk away but mine is tiny and I have to sit and hold the button haha.
Wow, that’s a big move! It is true that being around family there is more responsibility and sometimes it’s nice to say, “I can’t make it..I’m in another state.” haha, but I think it will be a good thing overall. 🙂 I’m glad your move away was a good thing. Visiting home is definitely more special when you don’t get to see everyone very often.
I will have to make this for sure! We love almonds and this looks easy and yummy. Best of luck with the move!
Yes please try this and let me know what you think! And thank you!! 🙂
Uh, hi! Remember me? Long lost blog reader? Hope you are well and I’m so happy I had a chance to pop in tonight and see your great news! I’m so sorry that Dave had to endure four long years of a very taxing job, but happy that you get to move closer to family (I’m jealous!) and start fresh again! Have a great time in Boulder! It’s definitely the best site for the retreat 🙂
Hello, dear friend!! I have missed you! I keep thinking about checking out your blog but last time I did you had it private. 🙂
It really will be good to come home for good (I’ve spent wayyy too much money on gas the past two years) and start fresh. I even have a lead on a personal training job at a small gym, so it’s exciting. 🙂
Wish you were coming to Blend! We have to arrange a meet up sometime. Or even just a Skype date. <3
Saw your comment on POY and wanted to say your pics are nice, great job!!! <3
Oh thank you so much, Danielle! Wasn’t that an AMAZING post they did??
Wow! Thanks for sharing this recipe. It looks awesomely yummy! I will try it at home later. 🙂
You are so welcome! I hope you love the way it turns out! 🙂