Espresso Cocoa Almond Butter

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Espresso Cocoa Almond Butter: a homemade roasted nut butter. Makes 2 cups in about 1.1 hours.

Prep 20 min

Cook 14 min

Cooling 30 min

Total 1 hr 4 min

Servings 16

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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3 ¾ cups (450.0 g)raw shelled almonds
¼ tsp (2.0 g)fine salt
2.0 tsp (10.0 ml)neutral avocado oil
1.0 tbsp (6.0 g)instant espresso powder
¼ cup (22.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Spread 450 g raw shelled almonds in one layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
Roast 10–14 minutes, stirring once, until centers are fragrant; cool until pleasantly warm rather than hot.
Add all warm almonds to a sturdy food processor. Process for 8–15 minutes, pausing to scrape the sides and rest the motor as needed; texture progresses from meal to clumps to glossy butter.
Add 2 g fine salt, the 10 ml avocado oil and all listed measured flavor components; blend just until evenly incorporated.
For the dark chocolate variation, stir in melted chocolate that has cooled to barely warm; do not pour scorching chocolate into nut paste.
Transfer into a clean dry jar, date it and refrigerate. Stir gently before use if natural oil separation occurs.

Tips

A powerful food processor matters: do not add excessive oil simply because the nuts have not yet released their own oils.
Avoid moisture contamination; use a clean dry spoon and refrigerate the finished flavored spread.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make espresso cocoa almond butter?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 14 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 cups (16 servings of 2 tablespoons).

How should I store espresso cocoa almond butter?

Keep covered in the refrigerator; target use within 3–4 weeks for flavor quality.

Can I make espresso cocoa almond butter ahead?

Yes. Keep covered in the refrigerator; target use within 3–4 weeks for flavor quality.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Espresso Cocoa Almond Butter: a homemade roasted nut butter. Makes 2 cups in about 1.1 hours.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 16 servings this recipe makes.

168 Calories / serving

14.3g Fat

7.3g Carbs

6.2g Protein

1.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (16 servings): ~2688 cal · 229g fat · 117g carbs · 99g protein · 21g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.