Peanut Butter Lovers: Have you tried making your own? I don’t know why it took me so long to try it. This is So simple Blend in a food processor and it tastes incredible. Take your PB&J to the next level with homemade peanut butter.
Homemade peanut butter is deliciously creamy, with a rich and irresistible peanut flavor. Specifically, there are no harsh or irritating oils to stir in the container. Homemade peanut butter tops all store-bought options in taste and texture, and I’ve tried every natural peanut butter out there!
With homemade peanut butter, you have complete control over the ingredients. If you prefer unsweetened peanut butter, no sugar is needed (though if you like a little sweetness, I have options below). Definitely don’t need oils like hydrogenated vegetable oil or palm oil. My dry roasted peanuts blended into creamy oblivion without any oil.
If you’re interested in making your own peanut butter, this recipe is for you! You’ll find tips, variations, and the full recipe below—plus a video so you can watch it together.
Homemade Peanut Butter Recipes
For as long as I can remember, peanut butter on toast has been a breakfast staple. I once begged my mom to ship peanut butter across the ocean during a semester in France. Turns out, all you need to make your own are peanuts and a food processor.
Start with unsalted dry roasted peanuts.
Usually, for nut butters, I start with raw nuts and roast them before blending. However, recently it has become difficult to find unroasted peanuts. Dry roasted peanuts are the best option. While oiled nuts will work, you’re introducing an unnecessary ingredient to your peanut butter.
Choose unsalted peanuts so you can control the salt level. Double check the ingredients before buying (the only ingredient should be peanuts) and taste them before mixing. Bad peanuts will make bad peanut butter.
Use your food processor, not a blender.
I’m still on team food processor for nut butters, including peanut butter. Nut butters are thick enough that blenders, even great ones, love it. My Vitamixrequires a lot of manual help to move forward. Nuts are easy to throw away. My food processor And let the processor do the work.
I’m happy to report that the peanut butter blends in much easier than my other. Nut Butter Recipes. Once you make peanut butter, you’ll want to try the rest!
See how to make peanut butter
Peanut Butter Flavor Variations
Try just one or try them all! I love the crunchy cinnamon-honey peanut butter.
Naturally sweetened peanut butter
Honey and peanut butter are amazing, but maple syrup is also fantastic. With homemade peanut butter, you have complete control over the sweetness level. I find 1 teaspoon mildly sweet, 2 teaspoons noticeably sweet and barely honey-flavored (it thickens the mixture a bit!), and 1 teaspoon tastes like a treat with a mild honey flavor. is
Cinnamon Peanut Butter
Try adding some ground cinnamon for a warming spice. Use 1/2 teaspoon for subtle flavor, or up to 1 teaspoon if you’re a big fan.
Crunchy Peanut Butter
For some crunch, reserve about 3/4 cup peanuts. Blend the rest as directed, then add the reserved peanuts back to the processor and process until they are broken into small pieces.
Mixed nut butters
Replace some peanuts with almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts or pistachios.
Peanut Butter Serving Tips
I love peanut butter for breakfast. Peanut butter on toast is hard to beat! To take it to the next level, drizzle with honey. Stir a dollop of peanut butter into your morning oats to make them extra hearty—try mine. Oats overnight, Oatmealand Steel cut oats.
My toddler’s favorite snack. Apple slices with peanut butter dip-Simply stir a large spoonful into some Greek yogurt. Add honey or cinnamon if you like.
Turn your peanut butter into something sweet, like Peanut Butter Oat Cookies, Monster Cookies or Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Bars. You can also use peanut butter to make Mai. Easy No-Bake Granola Bars.
Peanut butter can also be flavored. make Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce And serve with it. Spring rolls Or drizzle them over. Mango Burrito Bowls.. or create Vegetarian Peanut Soup!
Of course, we can’t forget that The classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, Which is a regular in my daughter’s lunch box. You will find more. Used here for peanut butter..
More nut butters to try
Please let me know how your peanut butter turns out in the comments! I love hearing from you.
Homemade Peanut Butter
- Transfer the peanuts to a food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, about 10 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. The peanuts will go from flour-like clumps to a ball against the side of the food processor, and eventually, the mixture will become deliciously creamy. If the mixture gets hot along the way or your machine seems tired, stop and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Add a pinch or two of salt, honey and/or cinnamon if desired. Blend until well mixed, about 30 seconds, then taste and add more if desired.
- Let the peanut butter cool to room temperature, then transfer the mixture to a mason jar and screw on the lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Notes
Crunchy Peanut Butter: Reserve about ¾ cup peanuts. Blend the rest as directed, then add the reserved peanuts to the processor and process until they are broken into small pieces.
Make it vegan: Do not add honey. Sweeten with maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by the online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for the advice of a professional nutritionist. See our Full nutrition disclosure here.