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    May 11, 2015 19 Comments

    Chocolate Almond Brownie Butter

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    You know when you bite into a super fudgey brownie, and it has that almost raw, chocolate, gooey inside that is to die for? That is exactly what this tastes like. Except instead of being made of flour, eggs, and butter, it's made of almonds and cocoa powder (and sure a bit of sugar or agave) but it's still only 100 calories per serving! Ok, ok, 101 calories, geesh.

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    You can use this as a spread on toast, dip slices of fruit into it, dollop onto vegan ice-cream, or eat it like I do, right off of the spoon. Hello perfect sweet treat pick me up!

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    When I started to make this, I thought it was going to turn out similar to Nutella, just almonds instead of hazelnuts. When I was finished, the texture turned out so much more like brownie goo (the official name), you would think there is flour in there. Hello healthy batter.

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    You start by making almond butter, so if you just want almond butter, then you can follow this recipe up to step two. Then all you do is add some cocoa, spices, and a sweetener and this magic brownie goo is waiting for you! (Rhyming is cool.. cause you rule..er).

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    Back to the goo. To make said brownie goo (officially named Chocolate Almond Brownie Butter), start by freshly roasting some almonds. You can buy almonds that are already roasted, but I highly recommend roasting them fresh, as the flavour is just so much better. Then you just toss them in a food processor and...

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    Magic! They will grind to a powder, then that powder will start to thicken, then it will start to ball up, then it will relax and look like almond butter, but you aren't done yet. Keep blending until the oils are released and the almond butter becomes shiny. Ahhhhh that's more like it. This process can take anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes so be patient, it will eventually get there. Now add the cocoa powder, spices and welcome to Chocolate Almond Brownie Butter bliss.

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    Chocolate Almond Brownie Butter

    Chocolate Almond Brownie Butter! You know when you bite into a super fudgey brownie, and it has that almost raw, chocolate, gooey inside that is to die for? That is exactly what this tastes like. 
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    ingredient tag: chocolate
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 101kcal
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups raw almonds*
    • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar or more to taste**
    • ½ to ¾ Cup Water
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350F (180C).
    • Spread the almonds out on a baking tray and bake for about 15 minutes untril fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Let the almonds cool. It's ok if they are still warm when you process them, but if they are too hot they can damage your food processor. (I learned this this hard way).
    • When the almonds are cooled add them to the food processor and start grinding. Keep blending! They will grind to a powder, then that powder will start to thicken, then it will start to ball up, then it will relax and look like almond butter, but you aren't done yet! Keep blending until the oils are released and it becomes shiny. Congrats, you just made almond butter! This process can take anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes so be patient! It will eventually get there.
    • Now add the cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and ½ cup of water. Blend to incorporate. Add 2 tablespoons more water at a time until the desired consistency is reached. I found that 4 more tablespoons was perfect for me. You just don't want to add too much right away, because you can't take it back, so better to go slow here.
    • Use as a dip or spread for fruit, on toast, on top of vegan ice-cream, or the way I like it, eat it right off the spoon.

    Notes

    *You can use unsalted roasted almonds and skip the roasting step if you prefer, but I think the flavours are best when the almonds are freshly roasted.
    **You can alternatively use 3 to 4 tablespoons of maple syrup or agave instead of the powdered sugar. If you use a liquid sweetened, start with ¼ cup of water (instead of ½ a cup) and add two more tablespoons of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 101kcal
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    Featured Ingredient: Almonds

    Bon Appetegan!

    Sam.

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    Comments

    1. Traci says

      June 09, 2021 at 12:43 pm

      Can you warm this for 20 or so seconds and get brownie and goo?

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        June 17, 2021 at 11:26 am

        This will not bake into brownies, but if you want it warm, you could pop it into the microwave for a few seconds. If you want cake with sauce I recommend my chocolate pudding cake.

        Reply
    2. Karen says

      May 05, 2020 at 9:02 am

      Hey Sam,
      Have you tried this with Hazelnuts? Does it come out like this brownie goo? I have those on hand and am craving something chocolate and gooey. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        May 06, 2020 at 3:49 pm

        I think that would work great 🙂

        Reply
      • Karen says

        May 07, 2020 at 1:32 pm

        5 stars
        Yes, hazelnuts work! It's like a cross between Nutella, brownie batter and frosting. So delicious! Fascinating too how the nuts transform after more and more time in the food processor.

        Reply
    3. Adam says

      March 06, 2020 at 11:42 am

      Can you use cashews instead of almonds?

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        March 09, 2020 at 9:44 am

        Yep!

        Reply
    4. Reagan says

      May 01, 2019 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      Yes, yes, YES!!! This is sooooo fantastic! I make this ALL THE TIME! I skip the powdered sugar and added about 6 dates and 2-3 tablespoons of maple syrup! I experimented without toasting the almonds, and for some reason, I like the untested version better! Regardless, either way is incredibly tasty! I pack some for my husband to take for lunch and he dips apple slices in them!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        May 01, 2019 at 3:56 pm

        Wonderful! SO thrilled you love this recipe so much, Reagan 🙂

        Reply
      • Calli McGann says

        December 22, 2019 at 10:50 am

        What is the serving size? Cannot wait to try this!!

        Reply
    5. LaTalullah says

      March 10, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      Hey gotta tell ya, PETA is no friend to animals. Please look at Nathan Winograd's page on Face Book. PETA systematically euthanizes animals that could be rescued. There is even evidence of them euthanizing people's family pets. I'm sorry to alarm you, but 'PETA approved' is not necessarily a tag you want on your site.

      Reply
      • Sam says

        March 11, 2016 at 9:13 am

        PETA isn't all good, but I also don't think PETA is all bad. If nothing else, they have influenced many to go vegan or vegetarian, and that is huge in my books!

        Reply
    6. Mary says

      July 28, 2015 at 10:48 pm

      2 things... This looks amazing, I'm definitely going to try it. And I love the name of your blog site.

      Reply
      • Sam says

        July 29, 2015 at 8:49 am

        Haha! Thank you Mary! Twice!

        Reply
    7. Linda @ Veganosity says

      May 12, 2015 at 4:39 pm

      Those bags are too cute! I love the white cork bag on their website. Perfect for summer.

      This is such an easy and great way to get a taste of something chocolaty without overdoing it. Love it!

      Reply
      • Sam says

        May 12, 2015 at 4:41 pm

        I know, aren't they the cutest? Love Pixie Mood.
        I agree, it feels like such an indulgence but really isn't all that bad for you! So happy you love it Linda 😀

        Reply
    8. Nathalie says

      May 12, 2015 at 9:40 am

      Awesome ! I ran out of chocolate bars so this is just what I need these days 🙂 Thank you !

      Reply
      • Sam says

        May 12, 2015 at 11:14 am

        Haha you're very welcome Nathalie. Enjoy!!

        Reply

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