Wait, an almond joy in a spreadable form? Yep, I believe I created it. And I even added a little extra ingredient to make it healthier:)
Are you a peanut butter or almond butter lover like I am? Sometimes people rule it off as a “bad” food, because of the fat in it… but surprise! Our bodies actually need healthy fat to function to it’s fullest potential. So instead of ruling it out of your diet, let it count for those grams of healthy fat that your body wants and needs!
Nut butters are so healthy, especially when getting the all natural kind that don’t have all the preservatives and sugars in it. And guess what? This one has none of that. All freshly grounded and food processed right here in my own kitchen. Here are some of the benefits!
Benefits of Almonds
-Reduces risk of heart attack
-Lowers bad cholesterol
-Helps build strong bones and teeth
-Provides healthy fats and aid in weight loss
-Lowers the rise in insulin after meals
-Provides good brain function
-Alkalizes the body
Benefits of Coconut (too many to list all!
-Helps prevent obesity
-Improves heart health
-High in dietary fiber
-Low glycemic index
-Reduces sweet cravings
-Improves digestion
-Gives energy boost
Okay so you’re probably thinking by now, I don’t care about all of this, I heard the wordonhealthy propecia almond joy and just want the recipe! Haha, well here you go!
- 1 cup of freshly ground Almond Butter (or about two cups of raw almonds)
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Coconut or 1/4 cup Coconut Butter
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- Agave or Stevia to sweeten as desired
- 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (or can use 1-2 tbsp cocoa powder if you want to keep it lower in calories/sugar)
- Directions for making your own almond butter:
- Toast the two cups of almonds in the oven (about 5 to 10 minutes).
- Place almonds in food processor and turn it on. This will take awhile depending on the strength of your food processor. Be patient! It will grind down to small bits, then a powder, then begin to slowly clump up. You will have to knock the almond puree down from the sides several times (like i said, making your own nut butter requires patience).
- Keep blending until almond butter texture is achieved (about 10 minutes of processing).
- Directions for rest of recipe:
- Place coconut and oil in food processor with almond butter and blend until smooth.
- Add sweetener and blend again. Remove from food processor
- Add chocolate chips and stir with spoon.
- Enjoy!