Sweet Cinnamon Almond Butter

I'm a huge fan of making my own nut butters! I love experimenting and adding flavor to the nuts. Not only is this almond butter packed with flavors but it's also packed with healthy fats and nutrients! This almond butter is delicious on toast, on top of a smoothie bowl or oatmeal, or eaten with apples!

Notes:

Why I love MCT oil:

MCT oil is pretty new in the food/nutrition world! MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides which is the main source of fat in coconut oil. This is why coconut oil is a good substitute for MCT oil but it also contains some long-chain triglycerides. There is research to back that MCT's have some pretty amazing benefits that span from weight loss to brain health. Places like nut butters are great ways to incorporate more MCT's into our diet!

Hemp seeds:

Another hidden ingredient I added into this almond butter is hemp seeds! Hemp seeds are a great plant source of protein as well as essential fatty acids like omega-3's and omega-6's. They are packed with fiber, and minerals! I like to incorporate hemp seeds into my diet in creative ways like in nut butters.

Tools needed:

-High-speed blender

-Baking sheet

Ingredients:

- 3 cups raw almonds

-1/4 cup hemp seeds

-1 tbsp MCT oil

-2 tsp cinnamon

-1 tbsp honey

-1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Roast almonds at 350F for 10 minutes

2. Blend almonds on high speed for about 10 minutes until creamy

3. Add in remainder of ingredients and blend until combined