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Ditch the store bought and learn how to make peanut butter at home in a matter of minutes. Made without added salt and sugar, you just need one ingredient and a food processor or high-speed blender.
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Peanut butter is one of my favorite snack foods, whether it’s spread on toast or baked into cookies, there is seriously no bad time for it! I wanted to see whether I could make a batch of it at home, rather than buying it from the store, and guys, it came out so good!!
Making it at home is so easy, it takes minutes and tastes just as good as, if not better, than store bought. It’s wonderfully creamy and smooth, and so addictive! This is a game changer!
Be sure to try my Homemade Almond Butter and Compound Butter too!
Why you will love this Homemade Peanut Butter recipe!
- Healthy: Made without any added salt or sugar, or vegetable oil, this is a great healthy alternative to your usual brands.
- Quick and easy: Made with just one ingredinet and ready to use in minutes, this may be the easiest recipe I’ve ever shared with you!
- Make ahead: Your homemade peanut butter has a great shelf life, so be sure to make a big batch!
Ingredients
You just need shelled peanuts for this recipe! For best results use dry roasted peanuts, you can buy them already roasted from the store or buy them raw and bake them in the oven. You can make this recipe with salted or unsalted, depending on your tastes.
How to make peanut butter
- Add peanuts to a high-powered food processor or high-powered blender (like Vitamix). Pulse the peanuts until they are finely chopped.
- Process or blend on low speed for 1 minute continuously, then stop the machine and scrape down the sides. It will be dry and gritty. Continue processing several times and scraping down the sides until you have creamy and smooth peanut butter.
- It will turn from gritty to clumpy paste to thick and grainy and finally to smooth and creamy.
How long does it keep?
Once you have made the butter, transfer it to a sealable jar or container and keep it refrigerated in the fridge. It will keep well for up to 3 months. It can also be frozen for up to 6 months.
Optional Add-ins
You can just make your peanut butter with just the peanuts, but you can easily sweeten it or make it salty if you prefer. If you want, you can use salted peanuts, in this case you may not want to add additional sea salt, and if you want a sweeter nut butter you can stir in some honey or maple syrup. You can also add cinnamon or cocoa powder.
For best results, add in any add-ins and spices after blending. Taste it, add the seasonings, and stir together.
Uses for peanut butter
If I’m being honest, I can eat this homemade peanut butter straight out of the jar with a spoon! It’s great spread on toast and bagels, or use it in your favorite baking recipes like my Peanut Butter Cookies or Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups. You can also add it to energy balls, smoothies, oatmeal, granola, or make peanut dressing.
TIPS FROM NELI’S KITCHEN
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Your food processor will need to run for around 10 minutes to make peanut butter. Allow the motor to cool while you scrape down the sides.
- Be patient! Making peanut butter is a process, stick with it and you’ll get one creamy nut butter!
- Be sure to use roasted peanuts.
- It will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several weeks.
- For chunky peanut butter add 1/3 cup of chopped peanuts to the peanut butter.
More Kitchen Basics
How To Make Peanut Butter
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Ingredients
- 4 cups roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Add peanuts to a high-powered food processor or blender. Pulse the peanuts until they are finely chopped.
- Process or blend on low speed for 1 minute continuously, then stop the machine and scrape down the sides. It will be dry and gritty. Continue processing several times and scraping down the sides until you have creamy and smooth peanut butter.
- It will turn from gritty to clumpy paste to thick and grainy and finally to smooth and creamy.
Notes
- Your food processor will need to run for around 10 minutes to make peanut butter. Allow the motor to cool while you scrape down the sides.
- Be patient! Making peanut butter is a process, stick with it and you’ll get one creamy nut butter!
- Be sure to use roasted peanuts.
- The peanut butter will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several weeks.
- For chunky peanut butter add 1/3 cup of chopped peanuts to the peanut butter.
