I am a self-confessed peanut butter fiend. It’s no secret I’m kind of obsessed with the creamy peanut spread, and luckily this recipe for homemade peanut butter is incredibly easy and it only contains two ingredients – peanuts and salt. No nasty additives or preservatives, and no unnecessary sugar! My husband and I go through jars of peanut butter like there’s no tomorrow, so having this recipe and being able to make my own in 5 minutes is perfect.
Peanut butter is not only great because it tastes delicious, but peanuts are also really good for you and relatively low in carbohydrates! They contain lots of good fats which are great for your heart health and cholesterol levels, they’re high in protein which helps fill you up but is also vital for bone and muscle health, and they’re high in fibre for healthy digestion. So, you know, you don’t need to feel guilty about dunking a spoon into your peanut butter and eating it straight out of the jar…
Now, if you’re looking for some recipes where you can use your homemade peanut butter I recommend trying my low carb Peanut Butter Brownie Mug, Peanut Butter Cookies, Peanut Butter Cups or even my Stir Fry Satay Veggies. (I did tell you I had a slight peanut butter obsession!)
How do I make my own peanut butter?
It’s so easy! You will need to use roasted peanuts as this produces a much nicer flavour. You can either buy pre roasted peanuts or roast your own by simply laying the peanuts on a baking tray in a single layer and baking at 160℃ for about 15minutes. Then all you need to do is put the peanuts into a food processor with some salt and blend away. It will gradually turn into peanut butter as you blend, starting out as more of a crumb and eventually turning into a smooth, creamy texture. If you don’t want an extra thick peanut butter just blend it more. The more you blend the more oils will be released and the runnier it will be.
What kitchen tools do I need?
The only thing you need is a food processor or a good blender.
Ingredients
Instructions
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If using raw peanuts, preheat the oven to 160℃. Once the oven has come to temperature spread the peanuts onto a baking tray in one layer then bake for about 15 minutes until browning and smelling fragrant.
- If you have just roasted your own peanuts, wait for about 5 minutes for them to cool slightly before putting them all into a food processor (you can also use a powerful blender or NutriBullet). If you are using pre-roasted peanuts they can go straight into a food processor/blender.
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Add the salt. Process until you get to a peanut butter texture and consistency you are happy with. This may take some time and you will need to stop every couple of minutes to scrape down the sides of your food processor/blender so that it blends evenly and to stop the food processor/blender from overheating. The peanuts will first turn into a crumb before eventually turning into more of a butter. The longer you blend the more oils will be released and the less thick your peanut butter will be.
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Once you have reached a consistency you are happy with, spoon into a jar and seal with a lid. This can be stored in the pantry and eaten within 2-3 weeks, or it can be refrigerated if you want it to last a bit longer.
Thanks for sharing such a fantastic blog!
Best regards,
Abildgaard Zacho
Thank you for comment! Glad you like it!
Lisa 🙂