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Moroccan Amlou with Almonds and Argan Oil

Name: Moroccan Amlou with Almonds and Argan Oil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Raw almonds, 2 cups; Argan oil, 1/2 cup; Honey, 1/4 cup; Sea salt, 1/2 tsp; Ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp

Amlou is a traditional Moroccan spread made with roasted almonds, Argan oil, and honey, typically enjoyed with bread for breakfast or as an appetizer.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 16, 2025

Moroccan Amlou with Almonds and Argan Oil — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Almond Base

For Flavor

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 318 kcal
Protein: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.9 g
Fat: 28 g
Fiber: 3.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2541 kcal
Protein: 50.1 g
Carbs: 119 g
Fat: 224 g
Fiber: 28.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Raw almonds 2 cups	1320	50	48	116	28
Argan oil 1/2 cup	960	0	0	108	0
Honey 1/4 cup	258	0	70	0	0
Sea salt 1/2 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp	3	0.1	1	0	0.5

These nutritional values are estimates and not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Roasting the Almonds

1
Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Spread almonds
Spread the almonds on a baking sheet in a single layer.
3
Roast
Roast for 10-12 minutes until golden brown, stirring halfway through.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Do not overheat the almonds as they may burn quickly.

Blending the Ingredients

1
Cool almonds
Allow the almonds to cool slightly, then transfer them to a food processor.
2
Add ingredients
Add Argan oil and honey to the processor.
3
Blend
Blend until smooth, adding salt and cinnamon for flavor.
Tip: 💡 Pro Tip: A bit of warm water can help adjust the consistency if needed.

How to Make Moroccan Amlou with Almonds and Argan Oil

Total time: 40 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Blending
Blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and has a spreadable consistency.
2
Adjusting Texture
If too thick, slowly add more Argan oil while blending.