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Hazelnut Almond Butter

Homemade hazelnut and almond butter with cinnamon and vanilla. Both hazelnuts and almonds are packed with protein and fiber.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 cup skinned hazelnuts
  • 1 cup whole raw almonds
  • 1 Medjool date
  • Boiling water
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Place the hazelnuts and almonds on a baking sheet and bake, shaking the pan a few times to ensure even cooking, for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden.
  3. Place the date in a heatproof bowl, cover with just boiled water, and soak for 5 minutes, then drain.
  4. Transfer the warm nuts to a food processor and blend until smooth, about 8 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. Add the date, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt and continue blending for 2 to 3 minutes, until smooth.
  5. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the pantry for up to 1 month.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Polyunsaturated fats
    From: Almonds

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Heart disease
    Reduces risk of · via Hazelnuts
  • Osteoporosis
    Protects against · via Almonds
  • Wrinkles
    Improves · via Almonds
  • Bone mineral density loss
    Protects against · via Almonds
  • Skin Aging
    Protects against · via Almonds
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Reduces risk of · via Polyunsaturated fats

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