Homemade Choco Almond Spread

Ingredients:

• Almonds- 1/2 cup
• Cocoa powder- 1 1/2 tbsp (or less)
• Sugar powder- 4-6 tbsp ( or less)
• Extra virgin Coconut Oil- 1/2 tsp (optional)
• Chocohips/grated dark chocolate- 1/2 tsp (optional)

Method: 

1. Dry roast the almonds for 3-5 minutes. 
2. Make sure they don't burn or become dark.
3. Once cooled add to a mixer jar and start grinding. 
4. It might be a bit easier in a food processor, but when grinding in a normal mixer jar, it will take around 20-30 minutes including the time needed to cool. 
5. Keep grinding until the jat gets hot. 
6. Open the lid and let it cool down. 
7. Use a spoon to regularly scrape the sides of the jar. 
8. Repeat the process until the almond becomes a paste and releases oil. 
9. It will happen eventually. We need to be patient, that's all. :) 
10. Once it releases oil, the mix will look like this. (refer picture 4)
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12. Now add cocoa powder and choco chips (optional).
13. Add sugar powder and grind again. 
14. Keep pulsing. The mix will become smooth and silky. 
15. If it looks too thick, add 1/2 tsp coconut oil (or olive oil or almond oil). 
16. Coconut oil has a slight aftertaste. If you do not prefer it, use something else.
17. Once the spread looks like the store brought one, taste it (make sure not to eat it all ;) ).
18. Add cocoa powder or sugar powder if necessary. It depends entirely on your taste.
19. Transfer to an airtight box. 
    
20. Let it cool before closing the lid.
21. Store in refrigerator. 
22. I made a small batch. Change quantities accordingly. 
23. It will stay good for more than a month, I guess. 
24. Mine is a month old and tastes good.