5-Minute Homemade Peanut Butter
A quick and easy recipe for creamy homemade peanut butter made with just one ingredient – roasted peanuts. Perfect for adding natural sweetness and flavor to your snacks and meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Add the roasted peanuts to the bowl of a food processor.
- Blend the peanuts on high speed for 4-5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Continue blending until the peanuts break down into a smooth and creamy butter consistency.
- Taste the peanut butter and add a pinch of salt if desired, blending again to incorporate.
- Transfer the homemade peanut butter to a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Store the peanut butter in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or enjoy it immediately on toast, sandwiches, or in your favorite recipes.
Notes
- Customize the flavor of your homemade peanut butter by adding ingredients like honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, or vanilla extract for added sweetness and depth of flavor.
- For crunchy peanut butter, reserve a handful of peanuts before blending and stir them into the creamy peanut butter for added texture.
- Make a double batch of peanut butter and store it in the refrigerator for quick and easy snacking throughout the week. It's perfect for dipping apple slices, celery sticks, or spreading on crackers for a delicious and nutritious snack.