Dark Chocolate Macaroon Toasted Almond Butter.
I know I tell you to make things all the time.
That’s basically what we do here, right? I tell you, every single day, to make whatever it is I’ve taken way too many pictures of and promise that it’s the best thing you’ll ever eat. And blah blah this-is-what-I-did-yesterday blah.
Yes. I do that sometimes. It’s fairly absurd, considering I’d never share something with you that I didn’t love or think you should make righthissecond. But if I didn’t chatter away here I’d have to actually talk to real live people in my real live life and tell them in less that 654 words why this brownie slash penne slash salad is the best thing I’ve ever made. So there’s that.
Oh! Just kidding though. We all know I would never consider a salad the best thing I’ve ever made. Hardy har har.
But this time is different, I swear.
This… you just need to make this. Obviously.
See, the thing is that I really don’t like almond butter. Like, at all. I think it’s disgusting, tasteless, and just gross. Not my thing. Too boring? Too savory? Maybe it’s because my teeth are so inexplicably sweet that I can barely handle something that doesn’t include butter or cheese or chocolate. Maybe it’s the result of one too many swipes in the Jif jar as a child. Maybe it’s because I really just like my own homemade versions and haven’t found one to compare. Maybe it’s because I only like to eat my almonds when covered in chocolate.
Problem solved. Chocolate works miracles. Fact.
Initially I decided to make chocolate coconut peanut butter, but then I considered my options and remembered how much I adore macaroons – with their slightly crispy outside and sweet, gooey inside – made especially decadent with a quarter chocolate dipped. I could easily plow through a dozen macaroons in one sitting. Chocolate coconut: 100 points. Self control: negative 500 points.
To top things off? This almond butter is the epitome of versatility. Yesterday I had it with an apple for a snack. And after dinner, I had about 43 spoonfuls for dessert. Today I plan on spreading it on toast. I’ll probably add it to a smoothie at some point. And I might even cover broccoli with it. At the least I’ll probably lick some nutrients off the stalks.
Dark Chocolate Macaroon Toasted Almond Butter
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened, shredded coconut (if you can only find sweetened, I’m sure it’s fine!)
- 1 1/2 cups raw almonds
- 3-4 ounces good-quality dark chocolate
- pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil, in liquid form
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F.
- Spread the almonds out on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes. While almonds are toasting, add shredded coconut to your food processor and blend until it begins to break down. This will take about 5 minutes or so and will require you to scrape down the sides to keep everything moving. After the coconut begins to break down, add the coconut oil and continue to mix. Once the almonds are finished, add them immediately to the coconut and blend. I find this works best while the almonds are warm. Blend and pulse, scraping down the sides of the processor until the butter comes together. Melt the dark chocolate (I use the microwave, melting it in 30 second increments and stirring until it’s melted) and add to the almond butter. Blend until fully incorporated.
- Nut butters are normally supposed to be stored in the fridge, so I leave mine out for a day or two (since that is when I’m most likely to consume it) then store it in the fridge for later use. It will get firm, so leave it out at room temperature before using if desired.
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140 Comments on “Dark Chocolate Macaroon Toasted Almond Butter.”
Coconut- such a cool add in. Sounds delicious. Have you tried Justin’s maple almond butter? Its a little more on the sweet side and you may enjoy it (if you’re not in the mood to home make a batch :)). He has a chocolate almond too but I haven’t tried it.
I’ve had the chocolate almond, it is pretty good. It is the one almond butter I would say I actually like.
Excuse me while I make this recipe and inhale the entire jar in one sitting.
Nut butters are all the rage now, but I haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet- until today! This looks amazing! I am going to give it a try…it does have chocolate in it, after all! :-) Thanks for inspiring me, Jessica!
You need to Kim – homemade nut butters are so good!
I love the pictures of it dripping over the sides!!!! Wow that looks delicious, and I don’t even like coconut!
Is it the taste or texture that you don’t like? My husband likes the taste of coconut but not the texture, and this works because the coconut is pureed into butter and isn’t flakey.
It is definitely the texture of coconut that I don’t like and to me the taste is just ok — which is strange because I LOVE the smell!
I definitely prefer homemade almond butter to store-bought versions! Although, I don’t typically discriminate against any nut butter:-)
Ohhhhh coconut! I could eat it in or on anything. Delicious!
I want this on ice cream!
I’ll be sure to remember to breathe while I eat this because I’m guaranteed to forget while eating something so delicious!
I love anything with coconut, but since I remember Mr. How Sweet hating coconut, I guess you’ll have this jar all to yourself :)
Good memory! He doesn’t like coconut because of the texture, but he does like the flavor. He might like this… but I’m not sharing.
Hmm, I’m not an almond butter fan at all…either. BUT, I trust you, so I may just have to try this! Chocolate does indeed make everything better.
That looks amazing. I love almond butter, mostly because of the texture. But this is added to the top of my need to make list.
I’d say I completely agree with you. Oozing almond butter and chocolate.. you can’t go wrong with that!
i want to dive into a pool of that almond butter! i’m typically the same way with AB – EXCEPT on carrots and EXCEPT with chocolate. I’d hit both of those!
This looks divine!
http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2011/04/chocolate-coconut-cashew-butter.html
Chocolate Coconut Cashew Butter. I love using coconut oil, coconut flakes, chocolate in my nut butter. And I love that cashews get really soft yet thick.
I need to try substituting almonds like you did in yours!
It looks delish!! Or maybe just use peanuts. In the end, I am a PB girl at heart :)
Yum! I love your spoon, too! :)
I would put it right on up there, right under breathing. ;-) Love it! I love how smooth it is too, every time I buy almond butter from the grocery, it’s really gritty. This looks divine. Yum!
I don’t like almond butter either. I can’t understand the lure. Although I love broccoli and I think you are nuts for not loving it!
This though, chocolate almond butter, sounds like something I think I need to try. Thanks!
Oh my gosh! I have all the ingredients on hand!
Guess what I’m making today! ;-)
Your pictures are awesome per usual.
I use to love almond butter but I think I may have overdone it at one point but I’m pretty sure by adding chocolate I’d be back in the bandwagon!
Thank you!
I think OHHHHHHH YES.
Awesome idea!!!!!! Chocolate+anything=delicious! :D
I WILL be making this. Chocolate and coconut and almond together?! Ohhhhhhh myyyyyyy.
I feel like if I made this I would try to sneak some peanuts in…just in case.
You just CAN’T go wrong with almond butter!
Mmmm… Delicious. I love the addition of coconut.
I think I’d have trouble not drinking this like a milkshake.
You just knew I was going out today to get a big girl food processor, didn’t you?
Ah, are you really?! You will love it, probably my favorite kitchen appliance.
…”lick some nutrients off the stalks.” LOL!!!! Oh, skip the “good and healthy for you stuff” and just keep eating your spoonfuls! You deserve it, Jessica – you worked hard on making this yummy deliciousness!!
Delightfully Delicious iDea Jess.
I’ve had homemade nut butter this and nut butter that on my to-make list for sometime and this is a wonderful idea.
I could find a reason to put this in my cereal and if I knew it would work as a toothpaste I would probably do that too. :D
Toothpaste! Now that is something I hadn’t thought of. ;)
Sweet Jesus, woman, is there any dessert you make that doesn’t make me want to jump through the screen and eat the entire thing?
I love that you consider this dessert and I consider it a fairly healthy snack.
But, you see, I consider it dessert because I’d eat the whole jar late at night.
fricking yum. That looks so good!
Well, I know what I’m doing this afternoon. :)
I go in stages…sometimes I am all about the almond butter and other times I only want PB. In it’s raw form I think it is sweeter than PB so usually when I eat almond butter I want it with something savory.
I feel like I say this everytime you post a nut butter recipe, but I need a good food processor. Yes, need. yum :)
I love this! What a yummy idea!
As a side note, the first time I bought almond butter, the woman at the store told me to have it with plain yoghurt and fruits. Yoghurt and almond butter is (to me) the worst combination ever, never will I be repeating that experience!
This is a much tastier way of enjoying almond butter. I’m just imagining it spooned over sliced apples!
Eeeek I would NOT eat yogurt with plain almond butter either!
Well that looks insanely delicious! This may sound weird, but does it bother you that the jar gets all messy with stuff dripping off the sides for the sake of the picture? The pic is gorgeous, but I think I’d be having an anxiety attack over 1. the mess and 2. the wasted choc/coconut almond butter!
Not really since it’s my job, but I am highly annoyed when it’s such a mess to clean up. The problem is I end up licking it off everything, haha.
I’m with you on the almond butter – its just not my thing! With chocolate and coconut though…..I think I could get into that!!
slurp!
This looks like my type of almond butter. Plain AB tastes a bit like saltine crackers, and I even found Justin’s choco almond butter kind of lack boring.
I love the added coconut. Have you ever tried coconut butter, or cacoa bliss from Artisina? Not homemade – but some of my favorite’s to buy.
I loooove Artisana coconut butter. Addicted to it!
Hmmm, letsee… I love almonds, almond butter, chocolate, and coconut. 6:30am here, but thinking I’ll go make it .
i am basically drooling as i type this comment. wow, that looks freaking good.
i am going to make it!
Hell YES this is going straight to the top of my to-make list! I am completely smitten with chocolate coconut butter, and I love almond butter… so this is the best of both worlds. I’ve been all about making my own nut butter lately, and I can’t wait to make this one!
Oh this looks too good. Nutritional breakdown?? But seriously, will definitely be trying this one. You are hilarious and such good reading too….besides the good food.
This looks amazing! Almond butter is by far my favorite nut butter, and adding chocolate and coconut just made it even better! (if that’s possible!)
Looking at the first few pics, I really thought this was going to be a milkshake of some sort. Is it sad that now that I know it’s not, I still think I would like to drink it with a straw?
I vote you put it IN a milkshake.
Deal.
I am sooo in love with your pictures!
Love macroons even if i fail every time i try to cook them
This recipe looks amazing!!!
Thanks so much Donna!
actually drooling on my keyboard. actually will not be able to think of anything else all day. actually going to the grocery store during my lunch break so that I can guarantee myself that I will have all necessary ingredients ready to make this tonight.
My favorite thing to eat at the moment is this amazing chocolate almond butter from Justin’s but I think you just beat the pants off them with this recipe!
That is the one almond butter I enjoy too!
Wow, that looks delicious!!! I love all of your ideas!!
This would be delicious in a cupcake…or maybe as some sort of mousse/frosting. And straight out of the jar.