Homemade Peanut Butter (2 Ways)
We show you how to make peanut butter at home using a high-speed blender or a food processor.
Servings 16 servings (2 Tablespoons)
Calories 220kcal
Equipment
Instructions
If you have a high-speed blender like Vitamix
- Turn on the Vitamix and slowly increase the speed to the maximum.
- Use the tamper to push down the ingredients if anything is stuck to the sides. Push it hard. Don't be afraid, the tamper will not reach the blades.
- Vitamix usually needs at most 2 minutes to be ready. Per their website notes, you shouldn't process it more than 1 minute after the mixture is circulating freely.
- When ready, use a silicone spatula to gently scrape all the yummy peanut butter out of the container.
If you have a food processor
- Pulse a couple of times in the beginning before turning it on completely.
- You must stop and scrape for a couple of times as the peanut butter will likely stick to the sides.
- To make peanut butter in a food processor you need more time than with a Vitamix. If the mixture or the food processor gets too warm, stop and continue only after everything has cooled down.
- Be patient! Depending on the power of your food processor, you might need 5-10 minutes to get the buttery consistency.
Video
Notes
BONUS! Homemade Plant-based Nut Milk
Leave 1 Tbsp peanut butter in the blender and add 2 cups water. Optionally, you can add a bit of maple syrup and vanilla extract. Blend it for 1-2 minutes, and you have fluffy, creamy peanut milk. See, nothing goes to waste!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (2 Tablespoon) | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg