homemade peanut butter

This homemade peanut butter is incredibly easy to make, and tastes so much better than store-bought! All you need are peanuts, a bit of salt, and sweetener like maple syrup or honey, plus a food processor or blender. Roasting the peanuts before blending enhances their flavor, making your peanut butter smooth, rich, and creamy. You can even make crunchy peanut butter by adding some chopped peanuts at the end. Customize it with a touch of oil for a smoother consistency or try a chocolate twist for a fun variation. Perfect for spreading, baking, or snacking!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 1 1/4 cups or 20 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (300g) unsalted shelled peanuts
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (or more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (or more to taste)
• 1 to 3 teaspoons peanut or vegetable oil (as needed)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Spread the peanuts in a cake pan or small-rimmed baking sheet.
2. Roast for 3 minutes, shake the pan, then continue roasting for 3 to 5 more minutes until the peanuts are lightly browned and fragrant. Let them cool.
3. For crunchy peanut butter, reserve 1/3 cup of the roasted peanuts and chop them finely by pulsing in a food processor.
4. Add the remaining roasted peanuts to the food processor. Process for 1 minute, scrape the sides, then process for 2-3 more minutes until smooth and shiny.
5. Add the salt and maple syrup or honey. Blend until well combined.
6. If the peanut butter is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of oil at a time until desired consistency is reached.
7. For crunchy peanut butter, stir in the reserved chopped peanuts.
8. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Tips:

• For Almond Peanut Butter: Combine 1 cup peanuts and 1 cup almonds for a mixed-nut butter.
• For Chocolate Peanut Butter: Add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, plus extra oil for a smoother consistency.
• Vegan Option: Use maple syrup instead of honey.

Nutrition (per serving, 1 tablespoon):

• Calories: 95
• Protein: 3g
• Carbs: 3g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 1g
• Total Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg