You really need this Double Chocolate Almond Pecan Butter in your life STAT. Just almonds, pecans, dark chocolate chips and cacao powder for an antioxidant boost!
Does anyone wonder what life would be like without chocolate? Every so often I think about this (probably on the days I either have had too much, or possibly not enough…) and I just can’t fathom it. Jeez Lousie it would be a terrible world we’d live in.
OR does anyone else think one’s love for chocolate is hereditary? — Okay, googling “love for chocolate hereditary” and I find an NPR article about people hating cilantro…. the internet is a strange place, my friends.
I just feel like my love for chocolate is in my genes, ya know? Both my parents love chocolate, and I feel like all of my siblings love chocolate too… It is basically a sin when there isn’t any in the house. My mom used to hide the dove chocolates from us, because that was the good stuff. Don’t worry Mom, I don’t blame you. I will probably hide food from my children one day too. I can guarantee it.
Okay, the above conversation is all very random and I just don’t even know where it came from. But guys, I have a blog and these are my thoughts. Sometimes they make sense, often times they do not. Have we established this already? Okay, cool.
This Double Chocolate Almond Pecan Butter is the newest [food] love of my life. I have died and gone to chocolate nut butter heaven, for realz.
just four ingredients
That goes a little somethin’ like this ? <-name that tune
Add nuts > process > add chocolate & cacao > process.
Helloooo could this be any easier?! I know I know, I probably say this every time I share nut butter, but I seriously am amazing every time how awesome it is!
If you have a food processor, or vitamix, or heavy duty style blender, pleasseeeeee tell me you’ll make this.
Double Chocolate Pecan Almond Butter
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: ~2 cups
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You really need this Double Chocolate Almond Pecan Butter in your life STAT. Just almonds, pecans, dark chocolate chips and cacao powder for an antioxidant boost!
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans, lightly toasted
- 2 cups almonds, lightly toasted
- 1/3 cup quality dark chocolate chips (or about 4oz bar, chopped)
- 3 TBS cacao powder
Instructions
- Place slightly cooled nuts in bowl of food processor and cover with lid. Process for about 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl periodically if necessary.
- Once the nuts have broken down and a butter starts to form, add in chocolate chips and cacao powder. Process the butter for another 2-3 minutes, or until desired consistency.
- Transfer Double Chocolate Almond Pecan Butter to jar with lid. Butter can be stored in pantry, or fridge for longer periods of time.
Notes
-I like to buy raw nuts and toast them in the oven at 325F for 8-10 minutes (and then allowing to cool slightly) before adding them to the food processor. You can buy pre-roasted nuts if you like, but watch out for unnecessary/added oils.
-Process your butter to desired consistency. I like a drippy nut butter so I tend to process a bit longer. If you want thicker, process for less time, or store in fridge to help thicken.
-Processing times may vary depending on size and brand of food processor. I own a Breville 12 cup and I highly recommend!
- Category: nut butter
- Method: food processor
TOOLS USED for this recipe
Standard 11×17 Baking Sheet
This stuff is seriously good on so many levels. I tried to limit my spoonfuls while shooting and decided a piece of toast was in order. But I’d be lying if I told you I didn’t lick the knife…
Let’s chat
- Do you have the chocolate gene?
- Weekend plans?? I’ll be heading back home (a whole 30 minutes now, ha) to see my Mom’s annual dance recital 🙂 Anyone else in dance recital season?
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Emily Weir says
Omg this looks SO good. I’m intimidated to make my own nut butters, mainly because it means buying a food processor. This looks too good not to try though.
Enjoy the weekend at home! I’m looking forward to some time in the sun this weekend myself 🙂
Ashley says
Right there with you Emily! It took me foreverrrrr to buy a food processor. Mainly because they’re pricey. But then even when I had one it took me another month to work up to make butter, so silly. Obviously the rest is history! It makes everything so easy and quick. I love shredding carrots with it.
rachel @ athletic avocado says
Let’s be real here, who doesn’t have the chocolate gene!? Swooning over this double chocolate deliciousness <3
Ashley says
Thanks Rachel! Chocolate for life <3
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
I totally don’t get how you can be missing the chocolate gene! Chocolate is a very regular occurrence in my life 😀 As is nut butter – so this is obviously perfect, because it’s BOTH. Gorgeous pictures, Ashley!
Ashley says
I agree, chocolate everyday in some form! And thanks so much Ellen <3
Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says
I haven’t bought almond butter in years and whenever I happen to taste it from the store it’s never as delicious as when I make it at home. SOOOOOO GOOOOOOD.
Ashley says
Haha, true true! Special blends I’ll buy or if I am in a bind but I agree, at home is pure deliciousness <3
Allie @ Miss Allie's Kitchen says
This looks so so awesome!!!! I love how it has pecans in it. And obvi I love the chocolate. I’m glad you put a product recommendation on here! I’m in the market for a new food processor and I’m trying to figure out exactly what I want!
Ashley says
Thanks so much Allie! And happy to help 🙂 I seriously LOVE the Breville food processor so much. If you have any questions let me know!
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
I’ve got to admit, I was always Team Vanilla growing up, but I’ve finally come around (or, I at least love them equally). This butter looks insanely creamy!!! Pecan butter really is the best thing to ever happen in the history of ever. Besides this blend. 🙂
Ashley says
Vanilla totally has a place in my heart. But straight up chocolate is amazing.
Thanks Emilie!
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
I can’t get enough of nut butter at the moment and this looks amazing.
And the chocolate gene? I think I must have about 20 😛
Ashley says
lol right there with ya! chocolate genes are the best genes.
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
Yes I have the chocolate gene! Hello luuuuvahhh!
Ashley says
Haha for sure!!
Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says
Team Chocolate for life!! My mom’s favorite ice cream flavor is plain vanilla and I’m like HOW?! Oh dance recital season…thank God that’s over! LOL dramaaaa. But this nut butter is way too good to br true, pecans AND almonds?! YUP!
Ashley says
lol SO much drama and WHY!? Lawdy.
I can’t get enough of the pecan butter blend, seriously so good!
Cassie says
My GAWD. I could not LIVE without chocolate or nuts in my life. If I developed an allergy to both I would live a very sad life! ANYWAYS, this looks wonderful! I would love to try some out!!
Ashley says
I agree! Super sad.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
That cilantro thing is real! Vegas has it – I’m always trying to sneak a little by her and she picks it out immediately!
If there is a chocolate gene, I have it. I would eat this with my fingers while standing at the counter!
Ashley says
lol that cilantro thing is so funny! –Chocolate is life, for sure. Thanks Laura!
Laura says
Oh my word this looks AWESOME! I love the combination of pecans and almonds! 🙂
Ashley says
Thanks Laura, it is pretty good, if I do say so myself 😉
Celia says
Thanks for the recipe, it looks amazing! Do you have any idea about how long can you keep the butter? I’ve read that it last longer in the fride, but I was wondering how much, aproximately? I am a bit new to nut butter, excuse me!
Thanks!
★★★★★
Ashley says
Hi Celia, If kept in the fridge I would say 3-4 months. I often keep mine at room temperature for 1-2 months without any issue. But honestly I go through it pretty quick so it typically doesn’t last more than a month for me because I’m using it in various recipes. Hope that helps!