Almond Butter

 This is the reason we got the Vitamix--homemade nut butters.  Yum.  One ingredient---ONE!  If you try to use a regular blender or food processor, you'll probably blow out the motor.  In the Vitamix, it takes about 1 minute!

Almond Butter

2 - 4 c. raw almonds (my favorite batch so far was using the Costco Kirkland brand plain almonds that were steamed)

Toast the almonds for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.  To release the oils.  If you do this you shouldn't need to add any additional oil. Let these cool completely.

Add the nuts to the Vitamix.  Using the tamper through the lid, turn the Vitamix to high and continuously push down the almonds, especially in the corners.  

When it is the desired consistency, scoop out the nut butter and store it in jars in the fridge.