How To Make Creamy Peanut Butter (2024)

Do you want to learn how to make creamy peanut butter at home? It is easier to make than you think. All you need is peanuts and a food processor, and a few easy steps.

Delicious Homemade Peanut Butter

Interestingly, this homemade golden peanut butter has a melty and creamy texture with an intense nutty flavor. It is cost-effective and a healthier option.

Are you up for the game? Let’s make creamy peanut butter in under 10 minutes.

What is Peanut Butter made of?

Homemade peanut butter is made from roasted peanuts blended into a smooth, creamy, and buttery paste. Depending on the recipe, other ingredients, such as oil, salt, and honey, may also be added to enhance the flavor.

How to make Your Own Homemade Creamy Peanut Butter

It is pretty easy to make this recipe. Start by placing the peanuts in the food processor. Add a little sea salt to taste if you are using unsalted peanuts.

Process the peanuts until very smooth, for about 5 to 10 minutes. The total time depends on the strength of your food processor.Make sure you stop the processor every 30 seconds to 1 minute to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

At first, the peanuts might become chunky, but they get smoother and runny as you blend them. Don’t worry, the butter will thicken when it comes to room temperature.

You don’t need to add any water or vegetable oil. Just keep processing until you get smooth, natural peanut butter.

Make it your own

Be creative and make this recipe your own:

• Make chocolate peanut butter and get an upgraded taste. Oh goodness, it is amazing. No long ingredients; just add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or honey to your peanut butter and blend.
• For a hint of sweetness, add honey.
• Spicy peanut butter? Add some cayenne or red chili flakes.
• For crunchy peanut butter – stir in some crushed peanuts

Frequently Asked Questions

My Peanut butter isn’t creamy; what can I do?

If your homemade peanut butter is not creamy, it is likely due to not blending the peanuts long enough. Try blending for a few more minutes or adding a small amount of oil to help make it creamier.

Is it necessary to add honey?

Adding honey is not necessary, but it can provide a hint of sweetness to your peanut butter. The version I made is sugar-free, so, it doesn’t have honey. However, if you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add a tablespoon of honey.

Is homemade peanut butter healthy?

Absolutely yes!Homemade peanut butter can be a healthy option if you use the right ingredients. Like the one in this recipe, it doesn’t have additives or fillers like sugar, oils, or preservatives.

What kind of peanuts should I use?

When making homemade peanut butter, it is best to use roasted peanuts. Roasting raw peanuts can enhance the flavor.

How do I know that Peanut butter is bad?

If your homemade peanut butter has an off-smell or an odd color, it is likely spoiled. Additionally, if the peanut butter has been stored for an extended period of time or has not been properly stored, it is best to discard it.

Do I need to add oil?

Adding oil is optional, but it can help make the peanut butter creamier. If you choose to add oil, use a small amount of mild-flavored oil, such as peanut oil.

Storing Homemade Peanut Butter

If you’ve processed a large quantity that will take time to finish, store it in an airtight jar and keep it in the fridge. If stored properly, it should keep for up to three months.

Tips

• Ensure that you use enough peanuts that cover the food processor blade by about two inches before you blend.
• It’s best to blend until the peanut butter becomes runny in order to achieve the perfect creamy texture. It will thicken once you refrigerate it.

How to use Homemade Peanut Butter

Homemade peanut butter is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It can be used as a spread on toast, added to smoothies, or used as an ingredient in baking recipes.

• Slather it onto a slice of plantain bread, crusty bread, sandwich bread, bread rolls, and so on.
• Use for delicious soups like African Chicken Peanut soup and West African Peanut soup.
• Drizzle it over a bowl of oatmeal, granola, or overnight oats.
• Whisk together a peanut dressing for salad.
• Blend it into a smoothie, like this banana peanut butter milkshake.
• It works perfectly in chewy peanut butter cookies or Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies.

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