Almond butter, also known as almond paste, is rich in proteins and good fats, bringing health benefits such as lowering bad cholesterol, preventing atherosclerosis and stimulating muscle mass gain in practitioners of physical activities.
It can be used in various recipes in the kitchen, and can be included in cookies, cakes, consumed with bread, toast and to increase vitamins in the pre or post-workout.
Its health benefits are:
- Help to reduce cholesterol, as it is rich in good fats; Prevent atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases, as it contains omega-3; Improve intestinal transit, as it is rich in fibers; Help to lose weight, by giving satiety; Provide energy for training, as it is rich in calories; Help in hypertrophy and muscle recovery, as it contains proteins and minerals such as calcium and magnesium; Prevent cramps, as it is rich in calcium and potassium; Strengthen the immune system, as it is rich in zinc.
To obtain these benefits, you should consume about 1 to 2 tablespoons of almond butter per day. See also the benefits and how to make peanut butter.
Nutritional information
The following table provides nutritional information for 15g of almond butter, equivalent to 1 tablespoon of this product.
| Quantity: 15 g (1 tablespoon) of Butter or Almond Paste | |
| Energy: | 87.15 kcal |
| Carbohydrate: | 4.4 g |
| Protein: | 2.8 g |
| Fat: | 7.1 g |
| Fibers: | 1.74 g |
| Calcium: | 35.5 mg |
| Magnesium: | 33.3 mg |
| Potassium: | 96 mg |
| Zinc: | 0.4 mg |
It is important to remember that to get the maximum benefits and nutrients, you must buy pure butter, made only from almonds, with no added sugar, salt, oils or sweeteners.
How to make almond butter at home
To make almond butter at home, you must put 2 cups of fresh or toasted almonds in the processor or blender and let it beat until it becomes a paste. Remove, store in a clean container with a lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
This recipe can also be made using roasted almonds. In this case, you must preheat the oven to 150ºC and spread the meats on a tray, leaving in the oven for about 20 to 30 minutes, or long enough until they are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and beat the processor until the paste is turned.
Almond Biscuit Recipe
Ingredients:
- 200 g of almond butter75 g of brown sugar50 g of grated coconut150 g of oatmeal6 to 8 tablespoons of vegetable or milk drink
Method of preparation:
Place the almond butter, sugar, coconut and flour in a bowl and mix with your hands until you get a creamy mixture. Add the vegetable drink or milk spoon by spoon, to test the consistency of the dough, which should be joined together without becoming sticky.
Then, roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper, which helps the dough not stick to the table or bench. Cut the dough into the desired shape of the cookies, place on a tray and place in a preheated oven at 160ºC for about 10 minutes.
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