Description
This easy Homemade Peanut Butter recipe allows you to create a natural, creamy or chunky spread using just dry roasted peanuts and a few optional ingredients. Perfect for a healthy, homemade condiment with no added preservatives or excess sugar.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Base
- 2 cups dry roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1–2 tablespoons peanut oil (optional, for creamier texture)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare peanuts: Place the dry roasted peanuts into a food processor. Process for about 1 minute until they become crumbly, then stop to scrape down the sides to ensure even blending.
- Process to paste: Continue processing for another 2–3 minutes until the peanuts transform into a thick, creamy paste.
- Add oil: Slowly add peanut oil, a little at a time, if you want a smoother and creamier consistency. Blend thoroughly after each addition.
- Add salt and sweetener: If desired, add the salt and honey or maple syrup and blend again until fully incorporated and evenly distributed.
- Adjust texture: Continue to process until the peanut butter reaches your preferred texture, either smooth or chunky. For chunky style, you can stir in coarsely chopped peanuts at the end.
- Store: Transfer the finished peanut butter to an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 4 weeks for best freshness.
Notes
- For chunky peanut butter, reserve 1/4 cup of peanuts, coarsely chop, and stir in at the end of processing.
- Use honey-roasted peanuts for a naturally sweeter version without needing additional sweetener.
- Adjust the amount of peanut oil to suit your preferred consistency.
- Store the peanut butter in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and prevent oil separation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
