Fall is for so many reasons my favorite time of year. It is around this time temperatures cool down giving me the excuse to pull out; jeans, blazers, and scarfs, my long runs seem so much more bearable with the cool breezes and sweet smells of fallen leaves, and I get to watch the Steelers play football curled up on my couch with friends in my sweats drinking new IPAs and pumpkin ales (may need to add some channels to get the games here in NY :( ). But, ultimately I love this time of year because of all the fall flavors.....pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks (pumpkin anything really), pink ribbon bagels from Panera Bread and apple pie!!!
That's right, although I am conscious of the things I eat, I don't believe in denying myself the things that make me feel cozy inside. Inspired by fall flavors and my determination to eat clean whenever I have the chance, I am super excited to share a recipe I came up with for Apple Pie Spiced Almond Butter. It is incredibly easy and I believe it will help satisfy your fall favorite cravings for apple pie and is 100% clean.
1 lb raw almonds
1 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp organic cold pressed flaxseed oil
1. Combine almonds, apple spice and sea salt in your food processor and let her rip. Be patient. This step takes a little while and some attention, but don't worry your course almonds WILL have a butter consistency with time. I suggest stopping the processor every once and a while to scrape down the sides.
2. Once you see the texture change from dry fine almond pieces to a more buttery texture add the flax seed oil. This will help the process along and adds great omega- 3 fatty acids. Blend until your butter has the texture you like.
3. Serve with your favorite type of apple cut into wedges or off the spoon!
I hope you love this as much as I do. Feel free to give your comments or suggestions as to how you fuel your body or fire up your mind below. Happy Fall!!!!
