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Homemade Peanut Butter

Homemade peanut butter is such a delicious treat. It’s not only easy to make, but you also know everything that’s in it. Peanuts are nutritious, and they add quite a bit of great flavor to so many foods!

Bowl of homemade peanut butter and a plate with bread

You’ll love how easy it is to make peanut butter. I still buy the kind in a jar, but I prefer homemade peanut butter so much more. There are so many ways you can make this delicious spread!

One way to make it is with just peanuts and nothing else. However, I prefer it when it has a few more ingredients.

Although I’m showing a specific recipe below, you can alter it to your personal taste. In fact, you can make it a variety of ways so everyone in the family can be happy.

Peanut butter has always been one of my absolute favorite sandwich fillings. I didn’t have it often when I was a child, but I’ve more than made up for it since then.

In fact, I probably have it at least twice a week. At least I know it’s good for me as long as it doesn’t have too many additives.

One of the many things I’ve always loved about peanut butter is that it doesn’t need to be refrigerated. For that reason, I never worried when I packed it in my children’s lunchboxes.

I always made sure we had some backup peanut butter, in case the electricity went off. Most of the time, it was in jars. But later on, I started making it from scratch as a treat.

Peanut Butter Everything

I can’t say enough times how much I love peanut butter. Peanut butter cookies, peanut butter candy, peanut butter anything.

I’m simply crazy about the stuff. That’s why you’ll find peanut butter in so many of the recipes I make and post here.

If you’ve never tried my flourless peanut butter cookies, check them out. They’re easy and a perfect dessert if you have to follow a gluten-free diet.

Another delicious dessert I make is these peanut butter Cocoa Krispie treats. It’s a variation of the Rice Krispie treat, only it’s much better because it has … both peanut butter and chocolate. How can you get any better than that?

I also make some incredible peanut butter fudge. Try it. You’ll be blown away by how easy it is to make.

These no-bake peanut butter bars are a peanut butter lover’s dream. they’re delicious for dessert of a quick pick-me-up in the afternoon.

Be sure to have enough to go around and for seconds. Everyone will want your recipe, so it’s up to you whether or not to give it to them.

Homemade Peanut Butter Ingredients

Of course, you’ll need peanuts—either raw or roasted. I used roasted this time, but I like either form. You also need some sort of oil to keep it smooth.

The ideal oil is peanut oil, but since I didn’t have any, I used vegetable oil. I also like to add avocado oil when I have it.

Sometimes I add honey and salt, but other times, I strictly use peanuts and oil.

Peanuts, vegetable oil, honey, and salt

You’ll also need some sort of food processor or blender.

The NutriBullet is so simple, that’s what I typically use. This is an older one that I’ve been using for many years.

I’ve also used my food processor. The main thing you want from whatever appliance you use is for it to pulverize the peanuts and blend it with the other ingredients you add.

NutriBullet blender

Some peanut butter purists will insist that you shouldn’t use anything but peanuts. Try it that way, but remember it’s your peanut butter. So you can put anything in it you want.

In fact, if it sounds good, try adding some jelly and mixing it directly into your peanut butter. I’m not a fan of the combination, so I don’t add the jelly. It’s all a matter of personal taste.

How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter

Making homemade peanut butter is so simple you’ll wonder why you haven’t been doing it all your life. Simply toss everything into the blender or food processor, turn it on, and let it run until the peanuts become peanut butter.

Peanuts in the NutriBullet

If you want it chunky, stop the blender before that happens. It’s as simple as that.

If you don’t have a NutriBullet, I highly recommend getting one. They’re perfect for making nut butters, smoothies for one or two people, and sauces for whatever you’re cooking.

You can get the basic one with all the attachments like I have in the recipe card below. Or you can get this NutriBullet with extra power. I have the original one, and it’s lasted several years. However, I do plan to upgrade soon.

Homemade peanut butter on bread

Benefits of Peanuts

Peanuts are loaded with all kinds of healthy nutrients. So unless you’re allergic to them, it’s a good idea to add them to your diet.

Here are some of the benefits of peanuts, according to Healthline.com:

  • They’re loaded with protein, which is good for your muscles.
  • Peanuts are very low in carbohydrates, so you can have them if you’re on a low-carb diet.
  • They have the heart-healthy kind of fats that help lower your LDL.
  • Peanuts are also a good source of quite a few other nutrients, including biotin, thiamine, manganese, copper, niacin, folate, phosphorous, and magnesium.
  • They’re packed with antioxidants that help prevent many diseases, including cancer.

Is Peanut Butter Gluten Free?

Store-bought peanut butter is normally gluten free. If you have a wheat allergy or Celiac, read the label to make sure.

When you make homemade peanut butter, you control what goes into it. The version I make doesn’t have a speck of gluten in it.

More Recipes

One of my favorite foods is peanut butter, which is why I add it to so many different recipes.

Here are some we enjoy:

Peanut Butter Mug Cake – This is a super easy way to have a single serving of dessert!

Peanut Butter Moose Munch – This stuff is addictive, so share with others. It disappears quickly!

2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge – When people taste this, they probably won’t believe that you only used 2 ingredients! It’s rich, sweet, and absolutely delicious – everything you expect from homemade fudge!

No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars – These are wonderful for snacking, dessert, and even breakfast!

Microwave Scotcheroos – All of the flavors, including the peanut butter, come together in the most delicious way!

If you enjoy discovering new recipes, visit Full Plate Thursday at Miz Helen’s Country Cottage, Meal Plan Monday at Southern Bite, and Weekend Potluck at South Your Mouth.

Yield: 4 servings

Homemade Peanut Butter

Peanut butter on bread next to a bowl of peanut butter

Control the ingredients by making your own peanut butter.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup of peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons of oil (peanut or vegetable)
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

    1. Put all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender. I use the NutriBullet.
    2. Turn it on and pulverize the peanuts until they get stuck on the edge. Open the blender and scrape the peanuts back to the middle. Close it again and run it until you have peanut butter.
    3. Use it as a spread on bread, stuff celery with it, or serve it on crackers.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 239Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 16gCholesterol 0mgSodium 258mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 2gSugar 6gProtein 7g

The nutrition information is a product of online calculators. I try to provide true and accurate information, but these numbers are estimates.

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maria SMITH

Friday 25th of September 2020

did not see the recipe for peanut butter fudge..

southernhomeexpress

Friday 25th of September 2020

Here's a link to the peanut butter fudge. Scroll to the bottom for the printable recipe card. https://southernhomeexpress.com/2-ingredient-peanut-butter-fudge/

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