Maple Cinnamon Almond Butter

Ingredients:

• 3 cups whole, raw almonds (unsalted)
• 3 T pure maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3 T coconut oil, melted

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Place parchment paper to cover the bottom of a 9X13 inch baking dish. Add almonds and maple syrup. Stir to coat.
3. Roast nuts for about 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Almonds are ready when the maple syrup has become crunchy.
4. Remove from oven and let cool for about 20 minutes (They should still be slightly warm).
5. Place almonds in a high powered blender and blend on low speed for 15 seconds. Increase speed to medium high and blend for another 30 seconds
6. Add salt, cinnamon, and coconut oil.
7. Continue to blend on medium to high speed until the almonds have released their oil and the almond butter is the consistency you desire. You may need a little more or a little less coconut oil.