Peanut butter has always been a staple in my kitchen. I use it on toast, in smoothies, and sometimes just eat it straight from the spoon. But one day, while checking the label on a store-bought jar, I noticed all the added ingredients—sugar, oils, preservatives—and thought, why not make my own?
What surprised me the most was how incredibly easy it is. All you need is one ingredient: dry-roasted peanuts. That’s it. No added sugar, no oil, and no preservatives.
What You’ll Need
- 2 cups of dry-roasted peanuts
Make sure they’re unsalted and not coated with anything. The better the peanuts, the better the peanut butter.
How to Make It
- Add the peanuts to a food processor.
I used a basic food processor. You don’t need anything fancy for this. - Start blending.
At first, the peanuts will look crumbly. After about one to two minutes, they’ll start forming a thick paste. Keep going. - Be patient.
After a few more minutes (around four to five total), the natural oils from the peanuts will be released. That’s when everything comes together into smooth, creamy peanut butter. - Scrape the sides.
Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl so everything blends evenly. - Taste and store.
At this point, your peanut butter is ready. You can add a pinch of salt if you like, but I usually leave mine plain. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge—it will last for about two weeks.
Why I Love This Recipe
Making my own peanut butter has been a total game-changer. Here’s why:
- It’s healthier. No hidden ingredients or additives—just pure peanuts.
- It’s more affordable. Buying peanuts in bulk costs less than buying good-quality peanut butter.
- It’s customizable. You can blend it longer for super smooth peanut butter or leave it a little chunky for more texture. You can even experiment by adding honey, cinnamon, or cocoa powder.
Few Last words
This simple recipe made me rethink the way I stock my kitchen. There’s something satisfying about making a pantry staple from scratch—and knowing exactly what’s in it. If you’ve never tried homemade peanut butter, I highly recommend giving it a shot. It only takes one ingredient and a few minutes, but the taste and freshness are worth it.
Let me know how it goes if you try it. I’m pretty sure you won’t go back to store-bought again. See more
