5 from 15 votes
The Best and Easiest Homemade Peanut Butter
Homemade peanut butter roasted from unsalted peanuts offers a creamy spread with a natural nutty flavor and customizable salt level. The peanuts are lightly roasted at low heat to enhance aroma without burning. Then they are blended into a smooth mixture that can be adjusted by adding salt to taste. This method produces fresh peanut butter with no additives, perfect for sandwiches, baking, or snacking.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
32
Servings
Calories:
19 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Condiments, Snacks, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces roasted unsalted peanuts (not dry roasted)
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F. Spread the peanuts on a baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes, or until slightly darker and fragrant.
- Add peanuts to a food processor. Process for 3-5 minutes, until nuts have reached a creamy stage. Add the salt, starting with less and adding more until you achieve the desired taste. Process for another minute.
- Pour into a 16 ounce jar with a lid and refrigerate immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
19kcal
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
25mg
(1%)
Potassium
53mg
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 19
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 19kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.