People were not kidding when they said homemade peanut butter was super easy.
I mean, really easy.
The only obstacle I faced was my food processor heating up significantly after already making a round of homemade coconut butter and some banana nice cream. I just allowed my machine to cool while I tidied up the kitchen.
You can go hardcore and buy peanuts in the shell like my daughter insisted on us doing, or buy the unsalted, already peeled ones from your local grocer. I totally forgot I grabbed some from the bulk barn the other day, but that is just an excuse to make more peanut butter now! I recommend unsalted so you can adjust your seasonings accordingly. I actually forgot to add salt to my batch but it was not that bad. Personally, I found a bit of salted was needed but it turned out perfectly because I ended up making homemade dog treats and I definitely did not want salt in Rex's treats.
Even after you puree it to death, you will find your homemade peanut butter will still have some grain to it. Similar to the homemade coconut butter (and toasted coconut butter.) Did not bother me at all because I prefer chunky peanut butter, but just a heads up! Next time I am going to mix in some coarsely chopped peanuts to make myself a homemade chunky peanut butter (nom nom nom!)
📖 Recipe
Homemade Peanut Butter
Homemade peanut butter is not only super easy, it is inexpensive as well and tastes great! All you need is a food processor!
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted, roasted peanuts
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp. honey *optional OR another sweetener
- Salt *optional
Instructions
- Place peanuts into your food processor. Puree until broken down. Slowly add in the melted coconut oil and puree until smooth (homemade peanut butter will still contain some grain to it.) Add optional sweetener and salt and puree again until combined.
- Store in an air-tight container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 238Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 75mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 9g
For my batch, I did add honey. I found it helped with the consistency. Vegans, you can easily add in sugar or maple syrup here. Or omit the sweetener altogether and add a bit more coconut oil. It is all up to your preference. I already want to create some funky homemade peanut butter flavors (I am thinking chocolate, or maple, or maybe matcha?!)
I completely forgot to check how much my peanuts cost, but I will make sure to do that next time. Kraft peanut butter goes on sale here in Canada a couple of times a year, so it may or may not be worth it to make homemade peanut butter. I personally love the idea of making my own because it is your own flavor plus it is fun (and you are choosing what goes into it.)
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
I can't believe that I have never made homemade peanut butter. It really is easy and so much better than anything you can buy at the store. Thanks for sharing, I can't wait to try this!
Kacey
It was so easy! Plus, unsalted worked perfectly for homemade dogs treats!
Lauren | From Everyday To Gourmet
How easy is that?? I'm allergic to peanuts; do you think the process would be just as easy with almonds?
Kacey
I believe almond butter is basically made the same way! Though almonds are really hard on the food processor, so I believe I have read somewhere that people tend to soak the almonds a bit first.
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads
I never realized how easy this is to make! I will have to try out your recipe very soon!
Serene @ House of Yumm
I have never made my own peanut butter before! And now I feel like I HAVE to do it! Love how easy this seems 🙂
amanda @ fake ginger
So fun! I've always wanted to make my own nut butters but I don't have a food processor big/strong enough. I totally want to make some though!
Alisa
Can you use something besides Coconut oil?
Kacey
Sure can! I have seen people use olive oil and peanut oil. You are not adding too much oil so the flavour of the oil will not be that much of a concern.
Thalia @ butter and brioche
As someone that eats peanut butter every day - this is definitely a recipe I need to make. I love how easy it is and also how you can possibly add your own flavourings too it also!
Kacey
I already have some ideas in mind, Thalia 🙂
Melanie | Melanie Makes
This would also be a really fun project to do with your kids - can't wait to try it with my girls!
Jen and Emily @ Layers of Happiness
We subscribe to a farm-to-table type of deal and since vegetables are lacking in the winter, we almost always get peanuts (unshelled) in our bin... Sooo happy I have found a way to use them all up. This looks amazing!
Kacey
We have been looking into doing the same and I was concerned with what veggies I would receive. It is kind of cool you get a ton of peanuts!
Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish
This is so easy, but it looks so delicious! I just want to dig into that jar of PB 🙂