Before you start thinking OHHH THIS IS GOING TO STREAMLINE MY MORNING RITURAL, let me tell you that was not my intention.
I like a cup of coffee in my hands. Actually, I think that is eighty-five percent of the reason I drink coffee in the first place.
The ritual.
The hot mug.
The smell.
The second cup on a particularly cold (or busy) day.
So don’t you go thinking that because I put caffeine in my almond butter I’m going to skip my morning joe. Not this mama.
Oh and also before you start thinking that my toddler really does drink coffee or eat this espresso laced almond butter, rest assured…she does not. (oh can you IMAGINE??!!)
(Okay, maybe a little sip here and there)
But really, there isn’t much caffeine in that jar down there. Maybe the amount in a single cup of coffee…and unless you plan on consuming the entire batch in one sitting (not totally unreasonable), then it’s almost like no caffeine at all. Just a big rich coffee taste.
Trust me on this one. It’s darn good.
Espresso Almond Butter
- 1 1/2 C roasted almonds (raw would be fine, too)
- 1 t instant powdered espresso
- 1/2 t vanilla
- 1/2 t cinnamon
- a good pinch of salt
Combine all ingredients in your food processor and run on high for about 5 minutes (if your processor isn’t very powerful, it might need more like 10 minutes) until smooth and almond buttery.
You are a genius!! I love this idea. I’ve been wanting to make a fresh new batch of almond butter and this is the recipe I plan on using…yum!
I love coffee- this is the marriage of two of my favorite things!
omg. i’m just reliving that almond butter you sent me last year – and the addition of the espresso? Mmmmm…
That sounds like it would make a freaking divine almond butter sandwich to take to school
It would wake me up for sure 
i used to HATE coffee…until like 4 years ago. then i decided i wanted to join Travis in his ritual and now i can’t imagine life without it. so so good.
My husband made me a coffee convert as well! Them husbands..sure know a thing or two!;)
Great post/pictures Katie! I will be making this as soon as I make my trip to Costco for their 3lb bag of almonds:)
This is why I don’t drink smoothies in the morning. They don’t go well with a nice, warm cup of coffee.
This is such a great idea! I would love to slather it on a muffin to go with my morning coffee!
5 minutes? Dang. I think I forgot how powerful my processor used to be. Time to get a new blade! haha Love any type of AB!
I can’t even take this. CAN’T. EVEN.
be still my heart!! this a genius idea!! I need to make this stat
Brilliant, Katie. BRILLIANT.
I love a mug of coffee too – the smell is enough to get me going.
Um, this on top of coffee ice cream? Please and thank you.
You have given me the answer that I’ve been looking for…
Question: What is an indulgent healthy spread?
Answer: Expresso almond butter.
Reply: Delicious and nutritious. Thank you!
delicious! love the photos, too.
Reason enough for me to go out in the ice storm today and buy a new jar of espresso powder!
Holy yum…pinning this immediately. I would be totally down with some toast smothered almond butter in the morning PLUS a big cup of java. Gorgeous pics!
Yum face! This sounds delish. Love the pictures, too : )
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Looks yum!
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Oh man, even just the vanilla and cinnamon would send regular almond butter over the edge for me, flavor-wise. The espresso is just an added treat!
Sound delish, but then I got distracted by the toddler hand so close to the food processor blades!! Potential Ouch!!
I’m sure that looks scary from an outsider’s perspective, but she knows to be careful around those things. The lessons a toddler learns when mama is always in the kitchen!
Looks so delicious! I love that A loves to help you in the kitchen. She is gonna be such a good little cook one day!! May I ask, what food processor or blender you have? I am in the market for a new one and a powerful one at that. Thanks! I am definitely trying this recipe!
It’s a Kenmore Elite. I adore it.
My step sister is the same way about her coffee in the mornings. She likes the mug in hand. Of course, two kids later, I’m sure the caffeine is welcomed too. (P.S. I have to make this for my best friend and myself one day. We LOVE all things coffee!)
When I gave up nut butters, I had no idea I would be missing this gem.
Don’t lie … we all know A walks to Starbucks everyday, in the dark, with strangers
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I think I’m in love!!!!!!!!
Bless your sweet heart
Have tried your amazing coffee beans steeped in milk! Genius. Tried the almond butter, but mine doesn’t look like yours! Mine is pasty and crumbly, not smooth. I used the Cuisinart for 10 minutes. What could be wrong?
Blend it longer!! Maybe 15 or 20 minutes!
there have been a million recipes over the years that i haven’t made because i didn’t have instant espresso or instant coffee. i think this recipe will finally end that lazy streak. i NEED to make it.
YUM!! That sounds delicious.
So, I’m going to have to pin this recipe on pinterest because I absolutely love anything to do with coffee/espresso. Plus who doesn’t love peanut/almond butter? This is going to be a must try in my recipe category!
Wow, this looks amazing; I just pinned it! I can’t wait to make this! I’m with you, I look forward to my morning cup of coffee and having a warm mug in my hands!