Peanut Butter
Creamy homemade peanut butter made from roasted peanuts and a pinch of salt.
This simple peanut butter is made by blending roasted peanuts with salt (and optional oil) until smooth.
• Updated 4/30/2025
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
5 min
Servings
8
Ingredients
- Peanuts - 300 g
- Peanut Oil - 1 tbsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
Directions
Step 1
(Optional) Preheat oven to 180 °C and roast peanuts 10–12 minutes until golden; let cool.
Step 2
Place peanuts and salt in a food processor.
Step 3
Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 4
If the mixture is too thick, add oil 1 tbsp at a time until desired consistency.
Step 5
Transfer to a jar and store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Cook's Notes
Stir before each use; for a crunchy version, reserve some roasted peanuts, chop them, and fold in at the end.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
190
Calories
16g
Fat
8g
Carbs
8g
Protein