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Creamy Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe

Discover how to make your own creamy, natural peanut butter at home with just one ingredient—roasted peanuts! This quick and easy recipe creates a perfectly smooth, drippy, and delicious spread that’s sweet, salty, and customizable with optional flavors like honey, cinnamon, or vanilla.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy, Peanut butter, quick and easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 207kcal

Equipment

  • food processor (or high powered blender)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (292 g) roasted peanuts or honey roasted peanuts, ensure they are shelled

Optional

  • salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (21 g) honey (if using regular roasted), optional
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla, optional

Instructions

  • Process the Peanuts: Place the peanuts in a food processor. Start blending and watch the magic happen! At first, the peanuts will look crumbly. Then they’ll form a dough-like ball, and finally, they’ll break down into smooth, creamy peanut butter.
    This process can take up to 10 or more minutes, depending on your food processor. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed to keep everything blending evenly.
  • Add Mix-Ins: Once the peanut butter is smooth, you can leave it as is or mix in optional ingredients like honey, cinnamon, or vanilla for a flavor boost. For an indulgent twist, drizzle melted chocolate on top or mix it in.
  • Storage: Transfer the peanut butter to a jar or airtight container. Let it cool before sealing to avoid condensation. Ensure the container is dry and the lid is tightly sealed to prevent condensation, which can affect the quality and freshness.
    If you plan to use it quickly, store the peanut butter in an airtight jar or container at room temperature in a cool, dry place. It will stay fresh for about 2 weeks.
    For longer storage, keep it in the refrigerator. Homemade peanut butter can last for about 1 month when refrigerated. The texture may thicken slightly when chilled, so allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before use to soften.

Notes

  • Storage: Store your peanut butter at room temperature in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks or in the fridge for about a month.
  • Yield: This recipe makes about 1 to 1¼ cups of peanut butter.
  • Pro Tip: Keep blending longer than you think necessary for the smoothest texture—when in doubt, blend another minute or two!

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal