Peanut Butter
Creamy, rich, and versatile, peanut butter is a protein-packed spread perfect for sandwiches, baking, or smoothies.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgSugar: 1g
Ingredients
- 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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