Learn how to make peanut butter with just peanuts that is 100% natural, absolutely delicious and perfectly spreadable.
Over the years, and especially recently, I’ve learned a lot about nutrition. And while I’m not an expert, it’s allowed me to really assess and focus on the foods my family and I eat. And since as a homemaker, I take on the majority of the cooking and grocery shopping, I feel it’s my duty to provide my family with the best foods I can on our budget. So I’ll admit that high quality natural peanut butter really isn’t into the budget. For the amount of peanut butter our family goes through, I can’t justify spending $5-$6 per little jar of peanut butter that would only last a week to 10 days.
So, I’ve been buying peanut butter in bulk from my local wholesale place and felt content about. That is until I started looking into the sugar content of our food. And while 3 grams of sugar per 2 tbs serving isn’t the worst, it’s definitely a place where I felt it wasn’t necessary. That’s when I discovered how easy it is to make homemade peanut butter with just peanuts. How crazy is that? No added oils, no unnecessary added sugar, just peanuts. So, if you’ve got access to peanuts and a high powered blender or food processor, then let’s get to making some natural homemade peanut butter!
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FAQs
What are the best peanuts for making homemade peanut butter?
You can really use any type of peanuts to make peanut butter, but there are varieties that are more suited to making peanut butter like Spanish peanuts, which have a higher oil content. If you live in an area where peanuts are grown and sold, then it will be a lot easier to find them at local farms or farmer’s markets. However, most of us don’t have access to fresh, locally sourced peanuts, so the next best thing is peanuts that are still in their shells. These peanuts will be fresher than ones that have already been shelled. However, the process of shelling peanuts is long and boring, so if you’re not into that, pre-shelled peanuts will work great too. I prefer to use dry roasted salted peanuts to make peanut butter, but you can use unsalted too.
How do I make my homemade peanut butter creamier?
If after you make your own peanut butter, you’re not in love with the texture or wish it was creamier, you can add in some oil. Your choice of oil is up to you, but some nice options would be peanut oil or an oil with a light flavor like avocado oil.
How long will homemade peanut butter last?
Peanut butter will last up to a month in the refrigerator, since it lacks any preservatives. That’s why it’s nice to make it in small quantities like this recipe!
Is it cheaper to make your own peanut butter than to buy it?
In short, it depends. If you’re making the switch from buying the more expensive, higher quality peanut butter that can run nearly $7 per jar, then yes, making your own is cheaper. However, if you’re going from buying store brand peanut butter to making your own, it’s not necessarily cheaper. That being said, I think from a health aspect, it’s the better option, especially when it comes to reducing the amount of sugar and potentially inflammatory oils. And if nothing else, at least you know how to make peanut butter in case you ever are in a pinch.
Ingredients
Peanuts: I recommend using dry roasted peanuts that are salted to make this homemade peanut butter. However, you can use any variation of peanuts you prefer, including unsalted.
Salt (optional): If you use unsalted peanuts, you may want to add salt to taste.
Optional Add-Ins
- Peanut oil or light tasting oils like avocado oil Peanut oil or light tasting oils like avocado oil (for extra creamy peanut butter)
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla
- Maple syrup
- Salt
- Other spices
- Additional peanuts for chunky peanut butter
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How to Make Peanut Butter
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INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups dry roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted)
- Salt to taste
DIRECTIONS
Add 4 cups of dry roasted peanuts into a high powered blender and blend in 30 second increments for 1-2 minutes.
You’ll notice the peanuts now have a powdery texture. Continue blending in 30 second increments for a few more minutes.
Now you’ll notice the peanuts look like a thick batter. Continue blending, making sure to scrape the sides of the blender periodically for another couple of minutes.
At this point, the peanut butter will start to liquify and become smooth. Blend until you reach the desired consistency, then add in any optional mix ins like honey, salt or oil if desired.
Store the homemade peanut butter in the refrigerator.
NOTES
- The best peanuts for peanut butter are Spanish peanuts, but use any peanuts you can get ahold of, preferably ones that have already been roasted, as this saves a step.
- It’s important to give your blender or food processor a break in between blending so it doesn’t overheat.
- The peanut butter will be very warm after all the blending, so allow it to cool before placing it in the refrigerator.
- Store this homemade peanut butter in the refrigerator for up to a month.
How to Make Peanut Butter
Learn how to make peanut butter with just peanuts that is 100% natural, absolutely delicious and perfectly spreadable.
Ingredients
- 4 cups dry roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Add 4 cups of dry roasted peanuts into a high powered blender and blend in 30 second increments for 1-2 minutes.
- You'll notice the peanuts now have a powdery texture. Continue blending in 30 second increments for a few more minutes.
- Now you'll notice the peanuts look like a thick batter. Continue blending, making sure to scrape the sides of the blender periodically for another couple of minutes.
- At this point, the peanut butter will start to liquify and become smooth. Blend until you reach the desired consistency, then add in any optional mix ins like honey, salt or oil if desired.
- Store the homemade peanut butter in the refrigerator.
Notes
- The best peanuts for peanut butter are Spanish peanuts, but use any peanuts you can get ahold of, preferably ones that have already been roasted, as this saves a step.
- It's important to give your blender or food processor a break in between blending so it doesn't overheat.
- The peanut butter will be very warm after all the blending, so allow it to cool before placing it in the refrigerator.
- Store this homemade peanut butter in the refrigerator for up to a month.
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