Easy Peanut Butter You Can Make at Home

I love making peanut butter at home—it’s simple, delicious, and so much healthier than the store-bought kind. With just a handful of ingredients and a good blender, I can create a creamy or crunchy condiment in minutes.

Peanut Butter Recipe

Peanut butter is a nut paste or spread made primarily from ground, dry-roasted peanuts. This condiment is nutrient-rich, high in protein, vitamins (E), and minerals (magnesium). 

Peanut butter is a versatile condiment. You can spread it on toast, mix it into oats, or blend it into smoothies for a nutritious morning boost. It pairs well with fruits like apples and bananas, perfect for snacks or breakfast. It also enhances oatmeal and cereals, adding protein and healthy fats for a hearty meal.

For savory dishes, try adding this condiment to stir-fries, noodle soups, curries, and stews. You can make sauces and dressings by combining it with soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and spices. It works as a dipping sauce or in baked goods like cookies and granola bars.

It also complements chocolate in cakes, brownies, pavlovas, and berries. It’s great in sandwiches, like the classic PB&J or the indulgent Elvis sandwich.

Here’s how to make the peanut butter recipe:

Peanut Butter

Creamy, rich, and versatile, peanut butter is a protein-packed spread perfect for sandwiches, baking, or smoothies.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgSugar: 1g

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts
• 1–2 tablespoons neutral oil e.g., peanut oil or vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
• 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup optional, for sweetness

Instructions

 

• Add peanuts to a food processor. Blend for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides.
• Blend again for 2–3 more minutes until smooth, adding oil 1 tablespoon at a time if needed to reach your preferred consistency.
• Add salt and sweetener (if using). Blend again briefly to combine.
• Add more salt, oil, or sweetener if desired.
• Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

– For crunchy peanut butter, reserve ¼ cup of peanuts, chop roughly, and stir them in at the end.

– Always store homemade peanut butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

– Homemade peanut butter tends to separate. You can:

• Use a butter knife or small spatula to stir the oil back into the solids until smooth again.
• Store the jar upside down (lid tightly sealed) to help the oil redistribute naturally over time.
• Reblend it if needed.

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Variations

Peanut butter comes in various types and variations. Here are some suggestions you can try:

1. Chocolate Peanut Butter
   • Add 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
   • Sweeten with 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2. Spicy Version
   • Add ½ tsp cayenne pepper or chili flakes
   • Include 1 tsp soy sauce or lime juice for a savory twist (Optional)
3. Honey Peanut Cinnamon Butter adds 1 tbsp honey and ½ tsp ground cinnamon
4. Banana Addition blend in ½ of a ripe banana. This version should be consumed within 5 days and stored refrigerated
5. Peanut Coconut Butter adds 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut and 1 tsp coconut oil for extra richness.
6. Espresso Addition
   • Add ½ tsp instant espresso powder
   • Sweeten lightly with maple syrup
7. Savory Peanut Garlic Butter includes ½ tsp garlic powder.