I used my hands--the best tool.
Slightly a messy job.
Next, I spread the almonds on a baking sheet and placed them in the oven. Every few minutes I stirred them around and changed the sheet's direction. In total, the nuts were in the oven for about 15 minutes.
Next, I scooped the almonds into the food processor. I also added about 1 Tbsp coconut and 1 tsp cocoa. I'm not sure how much flavor the cocoa contributed, but I wanted to add it anyway. Then, I gave the mixture a whirl.
After about ten minutes of swirling and scraping the particles off the edges, the almond butter was finished.
And, boy, was it tasty!
This creation has many uses. I like it on toast, on English muffins, on Whole Wheat Banana Oatmeal Muffins, on fruit such as apples and bananas, in oatmeal, in cookies, and by the spoonful to name a few! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do :)