There is truly nothing like homemade peanut butter, especially when it’s just two ingredients and all flavor. No sugar, no oil, and no mystery additives. Just dry-roasted peanuts and a pinch of salt blended into the creamiest, richest natural peanut butter you’ve ever tasted. It’s smooth, a little salty, and way more peanut-forward than anything from a jar. Ever since I learned how to make peanut butter at home, I haven’t looked back, and neither have my kids!
How to Make Peanut Butter with Just 2 Ingredients
If you’ve never made creamy peanut butter from scratch, prepare to be amazed. All you need is a big food processor and a little patience. Just toss in the peanuts and blend away. The machine does all the work–first turning the nuts into crumbs, then paste, and finally into a silky, spreadable sugar-free peanut butter that’s perfect on toast, in smoothies, or eaten straight off the spoon. I like using dry-roasted peanuts, but honey-roasted works too if you want a little sweetness. Either way, the flavor is bold, toasty, and so much better than store-bought.
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Use Warm Peanuts for the Best Consistency
Want ultra-smooth, spreadable homemade peanut butter without adding oil? Warm your peanuts before blending. Either use freshly roasted peanuts or pop them in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes. Warming helps release the natural oils faster, which cuts down on processing time and creates that dreamy, creamy texture without thinning it out.
Peanut Butter Recipe
Equipment
- Food Processor
Instructions
- Add the peanuts to a large food processor, seal, and process for 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the food processor every minute.2 pounds dry roasted peanuts
- Add the salt when the peanut butter is nearly smooth but is still a little lumpy and blend for another minute.¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Notes
- Make sure to scrape down the sides of the food processor occasionally. This will help incorporate everything.
- You will be able to see a change from solid peanuts to smooth butter as the peanuts begin to release their oils. This can take a few minutes.
- If you like the flavor of honey-roasted peanuts, you can use them in this recipe instead of dry-roasted peanuts.
- Add some chopped peanuts later in the blending process for chunky peanut butter.
- If you don’t have an airtight container, consider storing the peanut butter in a mason jar to keep it fresh.
- The ingredients might become hard in the fridge, but you can easily fix this by leaving the container of peanut butter out in a warm, dry area for several minutes. You may also want to add a neutral oil to it to thin it out.
Peanut Butter Recipes
Once you’ve got a fresh batch of homemade peanut butter, the fun part begins–figuring out all the delicious ways to use it! I love spreading it on warm toast or adding a spoonful to smoothies, but it’s also amazing in baked goods. Try it in my super moist peanut butter sheet cake for a rich, nutty dessert that feeds a crowd. Or bake a batch of classic peanut butter cookies. They’re soft, chewy, and full of flavor.
If you’re more of a muffin person, my chocolate peanut butter muffins are a must-try for breakfast or snacking. And don’t miss my homemade peanut butter cups either. They’re so easy and so much better than store-bought!
How to Make Peanut Butter Step-by-Step
Gather your Ingredients: Gather up everything you need to begin– just peanuts and salt! For the smoothest peanut butter, gently warm the nuts in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes before beginning.
Blend the Peanuts: Add 2 pounds of warm, dry-roasted peanuts to a large food processor, seal, and process for 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the food processor every minute.
Add the Salt: Add ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt when the peanut butter is nearly smooth but is still a little lumpy, and blend for another minute. Feel free to fold in some chopped peanuts later in the blending process if you prefer chunky peanut butter.
How to Store
Homemade peanut butter lasts for up to 1 month when properly stored in an airtight container and left in the pantry. If you store it in the refrigerator, you can extend the freshness of your peanut butter by an additional month, keeping it good enough to use for 2 months!
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