Recipe, Snack
Have you all tried this stuff?!! It’s coconut + peanut butter heaven. I picked up a jar of the chunky a few months ago and I’ve done nothing but eat it straight out of the jar with spoon. So. Good.
So good I had to make my own.
I’ve been meaning to try my hand at some homemade almond butter so I killed two birds with one stone.
Homemade Coconut Almond Butter. Yes, please.
I prefer to use blanched almonds for a more-refined tasting almond butter- less rustic if you will- but feel free to use whatever you have on hand.
by with a Side of Sneakers
- 1 1/2 cups blanched slivered almonds
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil, liquid
- pinch sea salt
Blend ingredients in high powered blender or food processor until smooth.
Notes:
You may want to start by blending almonds alone, then slowly add in coconut oil until almond mixture comes together in a smooth consistency. You may or may not use all {or more!} of the coconut oil.
Also delicious with cinnamon & vanilla!
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Seriously, this stuff is so good. I even have to share with the little rugrat– I let him swipe a taste one day and he refused to give my spoon back.
Need me to grab you a spoon? 
Products
Friday Favorites
For the record, aside from a few select products, I tend to loathe anything B&BW. Especially if it’s called Sweet Pea or Sun-Ripened Raspberry. I don’t need to be haunted by visions of middle school, thanks.
One exception? Mentha Lip Shine. Cinnamon, Spearmint, Tint, you name it, I love it. The original was my gateway drug. My addiction was sealed when I discovered Spearmint. When I switch to spearmint it officially means fall has arrived.
If you think I’m kidding about my addiction, this is just what I grabbed from my drawer, purses and bags not included.
If you love me, you will not notify me of this year’s new flavors. {Cough, cough, I’m talking to you blackberry & peach.}
Artisana Almond Butter
I KNOW. You can probably find it in writing in more than one occasion on this blog that I solemnly swore I would never pay $11 for a jar of nut butter. And then I got a jar with a giftcard to iHerb and I literally ate my words.
Please do not tell the husband how insanely delicious this is, or I will never get to enjoy a spoonful again. $11/jar = gold. Translation: Let it be known that I am not willing to share.
Pulverized whey protein and crazy processed who-knows-whats don’t so much appeal to me. Sunwarrior is raw & vegan and the vanilla flavor is delicious.
Shinedown
This has nothing to do with anything. I just love Shinedown. Old Shinedown more than new Shinedown. Any band that can get more than 2 songs on my all time favorite songs list is a-okay in my book. {45, Simple Man, & What a Shame, for the record.}
I Heart Radio
Since we’re talking music, the I Heart Radio app is the best technological invention ever. Because I do, in fact, heart radio. It lets me listen to my 2 favorite radio stations without the 2 to 6 hour drive. {DC 101 & 106.5 The End} And no, I don’t have a smart phone, but I do have an iPod Touch.
These
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No, I won’t give you the recipe. YET. 
Just know anything drizzled in honey is delicious.
