3-Seed Almond Butter

I know what you're saying... Almond butter is already a heart-healthy snack. But wait, there's more! Throw in some omega-3 goodness from flax, hemp and chia seeds and round it out with some tasty cinnamon and you've taken almond butter to a whole different level.  If you like your almond butter a touch sweet, add a tablespoon or two of honey.

Ingredients:

2 cups raw almonds


2 tablespoons ground flax seed


2 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds


1 tablespoon chia seeds


1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


1/2 teaspoon sea salt



Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place almonds on a cookie sheet and roast for about 10-12 minutes or until you begin to smell the nutty aroma of the almonds.  Allow almonds to cool a bit and place in your food processor (or Blendtec/Vitamix) and add the remaining ingredients. Process until smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed. Sometimes it takes a few minutes to get creamy, so be patient!

Recipe courtesy of Katrina Gangsaas at http://deliciousyetnutritious.blogspot.com/2013/05/3-seed-almond-butter.html