Turn your peanuts into a dreamy spread with this easy Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe! Once you try it, you’ll never go back to store bought again!
Then… try pairing it with this Frugal Girls favorite Strawberry Jam Recipe to create the ultimate gourmet Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich!
Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe
Did you know it takes just 5 minutes to make peanut butter in a food processor? Seriously, you won’t believe how easy it is with this Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe!
Danielle writes: "Wow, this is the best!!! Never buying off the shelf again! Easy and fool proof!"
It really is such a cinch to make your own peanut butter at home. It turns out so creamy and delicious.
Plus, it only takes 3 wholesome ingredients!
No weird added oils, no high fructose corn syrup, just simple things you might even already have on hand. You can even easily make it organic if you’d like to!
You can even pull out your Homemade Blackberry Jam while you’re at it, and get ready to give your PB&J sandwich a serious upgrade!
Then bake up a loaf of this epic Honey Wheat Sandwich Bread to send your sandwich over-the-top!
Trust me, after you’ve made this quick and easy 3-Ingredient recipe for yourself, it will be hard to ever go back to using store-bought peanut butter again.
This homemade recipe is SO much healthier than most store-bought varieties, and the hint of sweet honey makes it taste absolutely amazing!
Sometimes homemade recipes can hard and time consuming. But that’s not the case with this ridiculously easy recipe.
So do yourself a favor, wow your family, and give it a try this week!
Here’s what you’ll need to make your homemade peanut butter…
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Homemade Peanut Butter Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the best Homemade Creamy Peanut Butter!
Check your cupboards or pantry, or add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- Roasted Unsalted Peanuts – choose Organic if making Homemade Organic Peanut Butter
- Honey – choose Organic if making Homemade Organic Peanut Butter
- Sea Salt
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!
How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter
Making your own peanut butter at home is so much easier than you think!
Here’s what you’ll do…
Add the roasted, unsalted peanuts and salt to your food processor and cover with lid.
Process for a few minutes, then remove top opening and drizzle in honey as the peanut butter finishes processing.
Continue processing until done, then remove lid and scrape down sides.
Stir with a spoon, then pour contents into mason jars for storage.
Your peanut butter can be stored in your refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Homemade Peanut Butter Reviews
Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This easy Peanut Butter Recipe…
Alexandra writes: “Nothing beats homemade, and this is so quick and easy and delicious!!”
Rebecca writes: “So much better than store bought!”
Danielle writes: “Wow, this is the best!!! Never buying off the shelf again! Easy and fool proof!”
Cheryl writes: “Just made this – used agave nectar instead of honey because of the lower glycemic index. Delish!”
Jessica writes: “Came out great! It was SUPER easy to make in the blender! Could totally be a holiday gift! Fit perfectly in a mason jar!”
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Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Shelled Dry Roasted Peanuts (no salt added variety)
- 1 tbsp. Honey
- 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt
Instructions
- Pour peanuts into food processor, sprinkle with salt, attach lid, and process on full-speed for 4 minutes.
- After 4 minutes, remove the opening on top, continue processing for 1 minute on full speed while slowly drizzling in honey from the top.
- Remove lid, scrape down sides, stir with a spoon, and transfer to a 16 oz. mason jar.
Notes
- Homemade peanut butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- When ready to use, remove from refrigerator, allow to warm up a bit, stir, and ENJOY!
- After use, place jar with remaining peanut butter back in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it again.
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Tasia ~ two sugar bugs says
Your peanut butter is so smooth!! I absolutely love homemade peanut butter and the addition of honey has to be unbelievably delicious!!
Heidi says
Thanks, Tasia! And you’re right… the honey really does add that perfect kiss of sweet! 🙂
Denise Browning says
I love peanut butter Heidi! It is good to know that with one 3 simple ingredients I can make my own.
Heidi says
Right? It’s so simple to make your own, Denise!
Rumki Paul says
Woww.. This really looks looks like an easy recipe. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you for the recipe!!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Rumki… ENJOY! 🙂
Juliana says
Wow, that easy? Just 3 ingredients? I should try since my husband cannot live without peanut butter…thanks for the recipe Heidi.
Have a wonderful weekend and stay safe!
Heidi says
Thanks, Juliana! And yes… homemade peanut butter really is ridiculously easy to make! 🙂 Hope your hubby loves it. Have a lovely weekend!
Rosemary says
Good thing I just ordered a food processor I can try this out!!
Heidi says
Oh you will LOVE your new food processor, Rosemary! There are so many fun things you can make in it… some of my favorites are peanut butter, hummus, pesto, and homemade pie crust. 🙂
John / Kitchen Riffs says
It’s been ages since I’ve made my own peanut butter, and now you have me wanting to again. Fun post — thanks.
Heidi says
Thanks, John… I just love how easy it is to make yourself! 🙂
CoCo says
How do you come up with this stuff, Heidi! I would never even think to make my own peanut butter but I am going to try it now. It’s such an easy way to make sure you’re only getting the good stuff and not a lot of chemicals. I don’t know why I thought it was so complicated! So excited now, thank you! Hugs, CoCo
Heidi says
Aww… thanks, CoCo ~ you’re so sweet! I couldn’t believe how simple it was to make it when I first did, too! And I completely agree with you… it can be scary reading food labels – I love knowing what ingredients I’m actually eating. 🙂 Hope you have a lovely week!
gerlinde says
I am not a big fan of peanut butter but I think I would like your homemade one. I will try making it. Thanks for the recipe.
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Gerlinde… I hope you love it. It is SO much tastier than the ones you’ll find at the store. 🙂
Judee says
I seriously had no idea it was that easy to make homemade peanut butter. We frequently have jars of dry roasted peanuts in the house.. I’ll keep this recipe for just in case! It looks wonderful and so creamy. i also like the idea that there are no additives. Thanks
Heidi | The Frugal Girls says
You’re very welcome, Judee… and I agree, it’s so nice knowing exactly what ingredients go into your food! 🙂
Michelle says
I wish I would have seen this before my husband went to the grocery store! 😀 I had no idea how easy it would be. Saving this so I can make some instead of buying. It’s expensive!!
Heidi | The Frugal Girls says
Hi Michelle… you will love it, and won’t believe how quick & easy it is to make!
Josiah - DIY Thrill says
This peanut butter looks way better than store bought!
Heidi says
Oh it definitely is… so dreamy and creamy! 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
Your PB is soooo smooth and creamy, Heidi! I love the honey added to it, too. I bet this is so delicious on toast with a bit of jam! Yum!
Heidi says
Thanks, Katherine! The honey adds the perfect kiss of sweet, and you’re right… it’s SO amazing on toast with jam! 🙂
Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says
I love how simple this is – and homemade is always best. What a great gift this would make also!
Heidi says
Thanks, Alexandra… it really is unbelievably easy to make, and you’re right – it would make such a sweet little gift! 🙂