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The Ultimate Guide to Natural Peanut Butter


  • Author: laura
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 ½ cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

If you’re looking for a homemade peanut butter recipe that’s free from additives and preservatives, this is it! All you need are peanuts and a little love. Plus, it’s so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you ever bought the jarred stuff. Let’s get nutty!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts (preferably dry roasted)
  • 12 tbsp peanut oil (optional, depending on your desired consistency)
  • 1 tsp honey (optional for a touch of sweetness)
  • Pinch of salt (optional, depending on your taste)

Instructions

  • Blend the peanuts:
    Add the roasted peanuts to a food processor. Blend on high for about 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary. The peanuts will start out chunky and gradually turn into a crumbly paste. Keep blending!
  • Add oil and sweetness:
    Once the peanut butter begins to form, add peanut oil, a bit at a time, to reach your preferred consistency. If you like a smoother peanut butter, use more oil. Add honey for sweetness and salt if desired, blending until smooth.
  • Adjust texture:
    If you prefer chunky peanut butter, stop blending when the desired consistency is reached. For creamy peanut butter, continue processing until smooth and velvety.
  • Store and enjoy:
    Transfer your homemade peanut butter to a jar or airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks. Enjoy it on toast, in smoothies, or straight off the spoon!

Notes

  • Roasting Tips: If your peanuts are raw, roast them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes before blending.
  • Customize Your Peanut Butter: Add a touch of cinnamon or vanilla for extra flavor, or mix in chocolate chips or crushed nuts for a fun twist.
  • Natural Oil Separation: Since this peanut butter is all-natural, the oil may separate over time. Just stir it back in, and you’re good to go!
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Spread, Snack
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~180
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Homemade Peanut Butter, Natural Peanut Butter Recipe, Creamy Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Without Additives, Simple Peanut Butter