Homemade Peanut Butter (Creamy, Natural & Easy)
Making homemade peanut butter is one of the easiest ways to enjoy a fresh, wholesome pantry staple. With a food processor, you can turn simple roasted peanuts into rich, creamy peanut butter in minutes.
Servings: 1 cups
Calories: 1747kcal
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Roasted Peanuts we prefer a lightly salted variety
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt adjust up to 1/2 teaspoon, optional
- 1 Teaspoon Honey adjust up to 2 teaspoons, or use maple syrup, optional
- 1 Teaspoon Peanut Oil adjust up to 2 teaspoons, or use neutral oil, optional
Instructions
- Add roasted peanuts to a food processor. Process on medium-high speed until the peanuts break down into a crumbly mixture.2 Cups Roasted Peanuts
- Continue blending until the mixture becomes thick and paste-like.
- Keep processing until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides as needed.
- Add salt, honey, or oil if desired and blend again until incorporated.¼ Teaspoon Salt, 1 Teaspoon Honey, 1 Teaspoon Peanut Oil
- Transfer to a jar and store in the refrigerator.
Your Own Private Notes
Notes
Making peanut butter is surprisingly simple. A food processor works best, but a high-powered blender can also work.
The peanuts will go through several stages: Crumbly, Thick paste, Clumpy ball, and finally Smooth and creamy.
Stop occasionally to scrape down the bowl.
This usually takes 3–5 minutes total, depending on your machine.
Texture Tips for Perfect Peanut Butter
For ultra-creamy peanut butter- Process a little longer.
- Add 1 teaspoon neutral oil if needed.
- Remove a few tablespoons of chopped peanuts before blending.
- Stir them in at the end.
- Keep blending. The natural oils will release.
Nutrition
Calories: 1747kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 82g | Fat: 147g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 51g | Monounsaturated Fat: 66g | Sodium: 1846mg | Potassium: 2270mg | Fiber: 26g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 7mg