FAQs
Almond butter is simply ground almonds mixed with oil until smooth. Almonds contain vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, protein, fiber, and unsaturated fats.
You can purchase almond butter at most grocery stores. Look for brands like Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market, and Bob's Red Mill.
Almond flour is simply ground almonds without their skins removed. Almond meal is ground almonds with their skins intact.
Use almond flour in baked goods instead of regular all-purpose flour. Use almond flour in recipes where you want a nutty flavor but don't want to add nuts.
Store almond flour in airtight containers in the freezer. If your almond flour gets sticky after freezing, then thaw it first.
To make almond milk, blend 1 cup of raw almonds with 2 cups of water in a blender until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth to separate out the pulp.
Cooking almond milk doesn't change its nutritional value. Simply heat almond milk gently over medium heat.
Freeze almond butter in individual portions in plastic wrap. Then transfer frozen pieces to resealable bags.
Heat almond butter in the microwave for 30 seconds at 50 percent power. Stir and repeat this process every 15 seconds until heated thoroughly.
Add almond flour to cookies, muffins, cakes, pancakes, and waffles. Bake items directly in the oven or pan fry them in a little bit of olive oil.
Blend 1/2 cup of whole blanched almonds with 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Blend again until smooth.
Roast almonds in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Let cool completely before removing the skins.
