Homemade Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is one of those things you don’t think twice about buying until you realize it’s just peanuts. One ingredient, a few minutes, and you have something better than anything from the store.

Why I Like Making It at Home

There’s something grounding about making a staple from scratch, especially when it’s this simple.

• Simple: only one ingredient
• All natural: no added seed oils or preservatives
• Budget-friendly: one bag of peanuts can make several jars
• Easy to customize: creamy, chunky, sweet, or salty

This is one of those small shifts that makes everyday life feel a little more intentional.

What You Need

2–3 cups roasted peanuts

Optional:

• pinch of sea salt
• honey for a little sweetness
• a small spoon of coconut oil or olive oil for extra creaminess

Tools I Use:

• Food Processor
• Glass Jars

Homemade Peanut Butter

Making peanut butter at home is one of those simple kitchen habits that just makes sense. One ingredient, no preservatives, and totally customizable: creamy, chunky, sweet, or salty. Keep a bag of roasted peanuts in your pantry and you’ll always have a fresh jar ready in minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Cuisine American

Servings 1 Jar

Equipment

• Food processor or high-speed blender
• Spatula or scraper
• Glass jar for storing

Ingredients

  

• 2-3 cups roasted peanuts
• 1 pinch sea salt optional
• 1 tsp honey optional
• 1 tsp olive oil or coconut oil optional, for extra creaminess

Instructions

 

• Add peanuts to a food processor or high-speed blender.
• Blend for 3-5 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. It will look crumbly, then thick, then suddenly smooth and creamy.
• Add salt, honey, or oil if desired and blend briefly to combine.
• For chunky peanut butter, add a small handful of peanuts at the end and pulse a few times.
• Transfer to a glass jar and store in the refrigerator.

Notes

• Roasted peanuts give the best flavor
• Blend longer for extra creamy 
• Making it for your dog? Skip all add-ins and use plain peanuts only
• Double batch and give some to friends or family

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Simple Ways I Use It

• Spread on toast
• Add to oatmeal
• Blend into smoothies
• Dip apples or dates
• Use in baking or energy bites

A Small Pantry Shift

This is how simple living starts.

Not with a complete reset but with one small change. One ingredient. One jar. One habit that just makes more sense.