Here’s a little secret….I am ADDICTED to almond butter. From the first time I tasted it, I kind of fell to my knees. For me it’s so much better tasting than regular peanut butter, just no comparison.
And since it’s my birthday, I wanted to make something I loved, just for me. Let’s face it, I’m not really into having birthday’s anymore, I don’t want to get any older. But it is a nice day to enjoy the things I love.
My favorite way to eat almond butter is slathered on a banana. It’s the best snack ever. I love it’s complex and creamy taste. Have you ever tried it with toasted coconut? It’s kind of awesome.
This is also one of those ice creams you can throw together within an hour. Since there are no eggs it goes directly from the mixer to the ice cream freezer in just minutes.
For the crunch, I just added one of my favorite granolas. Please note the almonds you see in the first picture were picked out of the granola and not sent through the ice cream machine (that would not work, however you could stir them in if you wanted). Only the granola oats were sent through. I also used vanilla bean paste because I think it really stands out in a recipe and you get all those vanilla bean bits.
Hope you can make this soon. If chocolate and almonds is your thing, a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips would work well too.
Almond Butter Crunch Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or regular vanilla
- 1 cup vanilla almond crunch granola (large almonds removed) or your favorite granola
Directions
- Add almond butter, sugar and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer. Blend on medium speed for at least five minutes. Add cream, milk and vanilla and mix another 2 minutes until fully incorporated.
- Add cream mixture to the freezer bowl of your ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Right before removing add your favorite granola and let mix in. (If your granola has large chunks, just stir it in rather than pour into the ice cream maker while it's running.)
- Place into a container when done and freeze for another 3 hours in the freezer.
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Pam Hills says
Happy Birthday!
Cathy says
Thanks!
Ashley says
I love the idea of an almond butter ice cream! I’m addicted to the stuff as well : ) And happy birthday!!
Tieghan says
I love almond butter too and this ice cream sounds and looks amazing! I love the crunch factor!
Happy Birthday, Cathy!
Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas says
This is certainly a worthy birthday treat. Happy birthday!
Cathy says
Thanks Joanne!
Michelle Trudy Holtz says
happy birthday!
Cathy says
Thank you!
Starla Pointer says
Happy birthday! Where do you find vanilla bean paste?
Cathy says
Some stores carry it but I buy online.
Maegan @ The BakerMama says
This looks like such a special treat! Love the addition of granola for a nice little crunch! Hope you’re enjoying a few scoops on your special day! Happy Happy Birthday!
Cathy says
Thanks Maegan!
KB says
Happy birthday! This ice cream looks so delicious. I’m munching on almonds as I type this.
Out of curiosity, what brand of almond butter do you use? They sometimes taste really different, and I’d love to know what a good one is.
Cathy says
MaraNatha but I’ve heard Trader Joe’s is good too. Thanks for the Birthday wishes!!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
Happy belated birthday, Cathy! This ice cream looks divine!
Priscilla | ShesCookin says
It’s your birthday and you can do what you want to ๐ And your almond crunch ice cream looks amazing! Happy belated birthday, Cathy!
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says
Happy birthday!! What a great use for almond butter ๐
[email protected] says
what a fantastic ice cream creation! (and a happy birthday to you!)
Des says
Happy Birthday lady! I wish I could say the same thing about almond butter I am much more of a peanut butter fan. However, maybe this ice cream would change my mind ๐
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
I love almond butter!! This ice cream looks so delicious, and I love that there are no eggs in there, so it can be ready quickly!!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
Oh my gosh, stop it! I love it. I see everyone using a bread loaf pan for freezing. Do you cover it with anything while it freezes?
Cathy says
Just saran wrap.
Kate | Food Babbles says
This sounds so good! I loooove almond butter. How have I not thought to make almond butter ice cream? I definitely want to give this recipe a try. Yum!
Amanda says
Oh my gosh, heaven! I love making ice cream, so I have added this to my list!
Ashley - Baker by Nature says
I too am an addict to the almond butter! I NEEED this ice cream!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
LOVE that your ice cream recipe calls or almond butter! It’s one of my paleo staples in my diet. Thanks for sharing this incredible ice cream recipe, girl!
Kezz18 says
This is a brilliant recipe….for something a little different I added some broken up honeycomb instead of the granola….mmmm this was delicious. Thank you so much for the recipe