Allow me to introduce you to my latest love . . .

But, before I start gushing about how head over heels in love with this little jar of heaven I am, can we just stop for a second and talk about the fact that I find it really, and I mean REALLY, difficult coming up with recipe titles?!

Ugh!

Seriously why is this so hard for me?!

My poor friends and family get randomly bombarded with text messages (because who actually talks on the phone anymore?!) asking for opinions on recipe titles?!

I mean, I want them to be detailed enough so that when you look at the title you know exactly what it is that you’re getting. Well, unless it’s one of those recipes where I try to sneak in foods or ingredients that people think they don’t like – I’m such a trickster.

But, tricks aside – I try to keep the recipes titles informative and to the point. Short and snappy where possible but dude, I find it really hard!

I have no trouble what so ever coming up with recipe ideas.

I have pages and pages of note books filled with ideas, and soooooo many lists in the notes app on my phone as well as my computer.

I kid you not

So many ideas!

I seriously can’t stop!

But when it comes to coming up with official recipe titles, ugh the struggle is so real!!!!

Sorry, you really didn’t need to know about any of that but I just had to get it out.

*Sigh*

I feel much better now!

Thanks for listening.

You know I love you right?!  Such a good friend.

And to show you how thankful I am for you, your friendship and your awesome listening abilities I made you a little something extra special . . .

Espresso infused, pumpkin spiced almond butter.

Oh.

My.

Deliciousness you guys!!!!

Naming this recipe may have been one of my biggest challenges yet!

I even did a quick google search to see what else was out there and would you believe, as far as I could see, no one has ever made an espresso infused, pumpkin spiced almond butter before?!

I couldn’t!

Although, I must admit this recipe came about as a deliciously happy little accident.

You see, there I was, standing in the kitchen, minding my own business, drinking my coffee and enjoying a few cheeky spoonfuls of my healthy, homemade pumpkin spiced almond butter, as you do, and it hit me . . . why not combine these two incredible flavors into one delicious little jar of awesomeness!

And, um . . .  guys, this espresso infused, pumpkin spiced almond butter is exactly that, a little jar of awesomeness you can call your very own.

Creamy, dreamy, vanilla spiked almond butter with heart warming hum of your favorite holiday spices and gentle hint of espresso . . .

Seriously, you need this in your life, asap!

As always our healthy, homemade almond butter is made with no refined flours or sugars, using just a handful of real food ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and it could not be easier to make!

Golden, delicious, nutrient rich almonds are lightly toasted then combined with a splash of vanilla, a spoonful of espresso, a sprinkling of our fun and festive, healthy, homemade pumpkin spice mix (which is a combination of all your favorite holiday spices – think cinnamon, ginger, all spice, nutmeg, cloves & cardamon – it’s pretty much Christmas in a cup!) and a cheeky pinch of salt.

Once you’ve roasted those golden delicious, nutrient rich almonds you’re divine little jar or perfectly spiced, espresso infused almond butter comes together in under 10 minutes!

And, it also happens to be vegan, gluten free and paleo friendly but, most importantly, it’s insanely (and I mean I-N-S-A-N-E-L-Y) delicious and you need it in your life like, yesterday!

Seriously, stop what you’re doing. This needs to happen now!

Here’s how you do it –

Start off by giving our golden, delicious, nutrient rich almonds a quick little roast in the oven – toasting our nuts before we blend our butter helps to give it a more decadent and rich depth of flavor – please don’t skip this step. Yes it’s an extra 5-10 minutes but, trust me – it’s absolutely, 100% worth it!

Now, once our almonds are nicely toasted, and your house smells like heaven, all you have to do is toss those golden nuggets of deliciousness into your food processor or blender and you’re pretty much done!

Initially your nuts will get all chunky, then after a minute or two they will break down into a fine looking flour, then the real magic happens, the heat and friction from all that blending will extract the natural oils from our almonds and in a matter of minutes,

You will witness one of the most beautiful transformations of all time as your almonds are whipped into a creamy, dreamy golden, delicious nut butter right before your pretty little eyes . . .

Once that’s done we simply add our vanilla, pumpkin spice mix along with a sprinkling of instant espresso and cheeky pinch of salt –

give it one final blendy mcblend and voila’ – there you have it;

Healthy, homemade, creamy, dreamy, subtly sweet, perfectly spiced, espresso infused, healthy, homemade almond butter for the win ♥♥♥

I mean would you just look at those divine little flecks of flavor?!

Once you have your little jar of awesomeness ready and waiting in your hot little hand, go ahead and use it as you would any other nut butter, dive head first into the jar and eat your way out . . .or you be a little more refined and get yourself a spoon . . .

do what you feel, no judgement here 😉

And I’m not saying that you have to but you know that I strongly suggest that you do . . .grab yourself a big ol’ block chunk of your fave dark chocolate then add a generous spoonful of your creamy, dreamy, perfectly spiced, espresso infused almond butter. .

And lose yourself in the deliciousness that you just created.

Creamy, dreamy, vanilla spiked almond butter with heart warming hum of your favorite holiday spices and gentle hint of espresso ♥♥♥

Make it. Eat it. Love, love, love it.

 

Espresso Infused Pumpkin Spiced Almond Butter
{Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}
Makes approx 1 1/2 heaping cups of all natural, quick and easy, creamy, dreamy, delicious, nutritious, espresso infused, perfectly spiced, healthy, homemade almond butter

Ingredients –

2 cup of raw almonds

1 Tablespoon of vanilla bean extract

1 teaspoon of instant espresso

1 teaspoon of healthy, homemade pumpkin spice mix

1/2 teaspoon of salt flakes

Method –

1 – Preheat your oven to 175’C (350’F)

2 – Line a large baking sheet with baking/parchment paper (or a non stick silpat mat) and pour on your almonds, making sure they are spread evenly – aka not crowded.

3 – Roast your almonds for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted and deliciously golden.

4 – Pour your roasted almonds into the bowl of your food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy (or your desired consistency). Initially the almonds wil grind down into a powder, give it a minute or two and the oils will extract and it will become deliciously, thick, rich and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

5 – Once you have blended to your desired consistency, add your vanilla, instant espresso, pumpkin spice and salt then process until well combined.

6 – Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly – add a little extra salt or more vanilla or pumpkin spice if you feel the need and, if you prefer a thinner/more runny consistency feel free to add a drizzle of coconut oil to thin it out.

7 – Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It should keep well for up to 2 weeks – if it lasts that long! (← seriously, good luck with that 😉 )

Enjoy xoxo

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow nut butter addict? What’s your fave flavor? Or brand? Or recipe? And your fave way to eat it?! Straight up by the spoonful, with fruit, on toast, on chocolate?! Tell me . . . details please

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your pumpkin spiced almond butter (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to 🙂

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