How to make raw almond butter

[@DarleneSchmidt]

I have read all the posts here and still don't understand why you need to dry the nus after soaking. I would think they would grind up more easily with a little moisture (?). What is the purpose of drying the nuts?

[@BirdieRN71]

I can't decide what is more yummy your recipes or you! For real though love your channel and kitchen!

[@iwasborntobefly]

i make my own butters from more obscure nuts/seeds or those that are too expensive already processed. i just made some sesame (tahini) and sunflower seed butters. it's incredibly inexpensive compared to buying in a store.

[@lcwathome821]

Hi where do I purchase truly raw nuts and seeds. That I do need to know!

[@aminajidible4392]

I am really glad to found your channel much thanks. Love, amina from somalia

[@addisonbartlett6763]

I never knew that you could make non-dairy milk with nut butter! Thanks so much for introducing me to this - you have a new subscriber! :)

[@MakeoverSpecialist]

I'm making this recipe now. I'm at that half way point and waiting for my food processor to cool down. I had to find your video to make sure I wasn't missing anything. I'm also looking forward to making almond milk from the butter. I am a tad confused why it lasts so much longer as opposed to the normal way (using a milk bag), when you're still adding water. What am I missing? James, I do hope you make more videos! They have been quite helpful.

[@therawchef]

Hey Wilma, I'm glad you'e enjoying the videos :) You're only adding water when you make the nut milk, not when you make the nut butter, so the butter lasts longer (because no water).

[@MakeoverSpecialist]

Ok, got it! I misunderstood. I thought you were saying almond milk made from the butter would last longer - which didn't make sense to me. Thanks so much for clearing that up! I'm looking forward to trying making almond milk this way. I made my nut butter and added it to a favourite recipe today. Great tips James, thanks again!

[@r-e-s-o-n-a-n-t]

Do you think it will heat up at some point going for so long and kill the nutrients?

[@lcwathome821]

James. Where do i purchase true raw almonds or any raw nut really ?

[@finkdifferently7763]

Hi Russell, Is it completely necessary to dehydrate the nuts after soaking, either with a dehydrator or using the oven? Or could i do something else to achieve, even just letting them sit to naturally dry a little? Thank you

[@therawchef]

The only reason to dehydrate or dry nuts after soaking is for preserving them, or if you need to use them dry in a recipe. If neither of those is the case, then you don't need to dry them at all.

[@finkdifferently7763]

Ah I see. So doing something like a raw nut butter, unless one eats it within a few days, the nuts will need to be dried. Thanks

[@ellafausz3583]

Can you store your nut butters at room temperature? Or, do you have to store your nut butters in the fridge?

[@hollyforrest1655]

How long do you soak your almonds for and what temperature do you dehydrate them at for 12 hours?

[@therawchef]

Holly Forrest usually just overnight, which ends up being about 8 hours. 105 to 115 degrees F in the dehydrator.

[@katherinescott1331]

Thanks, that was great!

[@BeaunaturelleFeb11]

Russell how is it that I've just found your channel, and it looks like you don't do vids anymore 😫. I'm not happy! Anyway, in this vid you mentioned a good quality Food Processor. I've been dying to treat myself to one for ages. As I also live in the UK which one would you recommend please? Thanks in advance for your help.

[@therawchef]

I'm back doing vids :) I recommend Cuisinart in the UK

[@marciec579]

How can I stop nut milk separating in my tea? Have tried all different nuts including hazelnuts thanks

[@andynoth228]

Not sure though cause I prefer to not heat it, but it worked for me once by slowly heating the nut milk. It sort of thickens.

[@DH-ix3my]

What food processor do you use for this?

[@therawchef]

I use Cuisinart

[@ivonaseselj5780]

What temperature do you dehydrate your almonds at?

[@therawchef]

I dehydrate everything at 115F

[@ivonaseselj5780]

@@therawchef Thanks! I usually don't find 12 hours to be enough for almonds to dry, more like 24-36!

[@kristidyson443]

What kind of lecithin was it you used?

[@therawchef]

Sunflower

[@aperson1181]

what dehydrator do you recommend?

[@therawchef]

I don't think you can go wrong with an Excalibur.

[@treehouseinparadise5563]

I am soaking my almonds as we speak. Glad I found you. Interesting that you used the whole almond for the almond milk and didn't strain it. I really like that. I don't have a processor but do it in my vitamix. I was going to try making almond butter in the blender and am wondering if I can do the almond milk like you did, only using the Vitamix. I'm going to try. Thanks.

[@houndjog]

treehouseinparadise Hey! Just wondering how your vitamix turned out for the nut butter. I just bought a "dry" mixer" for my vitamix. Just wondering if it took the same amount of time? Thanks!

[@treehouseinparadise5563]

houndjog Not great. I tried drying them in my oven but, may not have been dry enough. It got to that "sticks together" stage and wouldn't go farther. I've been reading up on other sites and they all say that you need really dry almonds. For me that defeats the purpose of my buying organic, raw almonds, since I don't have a dehydrator....yet. I think I could get them dry enough if I left them in the oven on the lowest possible setting with the door ajar. Electric stove. Good luck in your endeavors.

[@8steps2fitness-yn6je]

@@houndjogthe Vitamix may heat the nut butters too hot??

[@houndjog]

@@treehouseinparadise5563 Thanks for the update! I stopped eating nuts do to high oxalates - which I had two "frozen shoulders" ...right arm first and two years later the left.

[@YourOmZone]

Where is the WOW thumbs up??? Amazing!! I am not yet on raw food ... but beginning to inform myself ... Thank you!

[@therawchef]

:)

[@shimanopower]

Why the food processor instead of the blender?

[@therawchef]

It's hard work to do dry nuts in the blender into nut butter

[@shimanopower]

Really? I've made dry nut butters in both the Vitamix 5200 series and the Oster Versa without problem. Sure I need to use the tamper, but that's not really a problem. The hardest part is probably getting it out of the blender. Especially around the blades.

[@lukki7ster]

nice!!

[@houndjog]

WOW! I am really glad I watched this video! Solves a huge problem!

[@jackson08ny]

So easy! Hope the cows get trained to make nut milk for people instead of being used for Their milk.

[@jessicac7775]

I love raw almond butter and making milk, but are raw almonds toxic or poison? Does anyone know a good quality brand of almonds or nuts? I even heard that organic nuts could be toxic, even if labeled raw. I guess I am getting paranoid. It's easy to get hungry on raw and I also like to avoid milk creamer in coffee. Raw Food World used to have organic nuts but they don't anymore.

[@therawchef]

I've never heard of almonds being toxic -- I'm sure you'll be fine with the highest quality organic you can find. Just relax into it, enjoy it and don't be afraid to eat what you need if you feel your body wants it. It's not about sticking to something rigid if it's not working for you. If you're hungry, bring in some cooked foods like quinoa or butternut squash

[@andreareb1914]

What food processor do you use?

[@therawchef]

Hey Andrea, you can see all of my up to date kit here: kit.co/therawchef

[@andreareb1914]

@@therawchef Thank you!!!