Creamy Homemade Food Processor Peanut Butter Recipe Easy and Perfect
This creamy homemade peanut butter is made easily in a food processor with simple ingredients, delivering a smooth, rich, and nutty spread perfect for snacks, baking, and more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes (if roasting peanuts)
- Total Time: 15-20 minutes
- Yield: About 1 ½ cups (approximately 12 servings) 1x
- Category: Spread / Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (about 300g or 10.5 oz) roasted peanuts, unsalted preferred
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml or 0.5–1 fl oz) peanut oil or neutral oil (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (sea salt or kosher salt, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Optional add-ins: pinch of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, dash of chili powder
Instructions
- Measure 2 cups (300g or 10.5 oz) of roasted peanuts. If raw, roast at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
- Add peanuts to the food processor bowl and pulse a few times for about 30 seconds until coarsely chopped.
- Turn the processor on continuously. After about 2 minutes, nuts will become crumbly and start clumping. Stop and scrape down the sides with a spatula.
- Resume processing for another 3-4 minutes until creamy and smooth. If too thick or dry, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of oil and blend again. Repeat until desired creaminess.
- Mix in ½ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional). Blend for 30 seconds more. Taste and adjust salt or sweetness as needed.
- Stir in optional add-ins like cinnamon or vanilla extract if desired.
- Transfer peanut butter to an airtight jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
If your food processor struggles, pause and scrape down the sides frequently to prevent overheating and ensure smooth texture. Add oil gradually to avoid overly oily peanut butter. Freshly roasted peanuts yield the best flavor. Store peanut butter in the fridge and stir if separation occurs. For crunchy peanut butter, stir in ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts after processing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (32g)
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 16
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
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