Almond Butter-stuffed Celery

Ingredients

• ¾ cup almonds
• 1 to 2 tbsp safflower oil
• 4 large celery stalks ends trimmed.
• ½ cup raisins
• ½ cup sunflower seeds or sliced almonds

Directions

1. In a non-stick skillet, place the almonds, and cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until fragrant.
2. Transfer the almonds to a food processor or blender, add a little of the oil, and process to form a smooth paste.
3. Transfer the almond butter to a glass bowl.
4. Fill the cavities of the celery with the almond butter.
5. Wrap the stuffed celery with waxed paper.