Peanut Butter Recipe
Learn to make restaurant-style creamy peanut butter at home with simple ingredients. This smooth, nutty spread is perfect for toast, smoothies, desserts, and dips. Customize sweetness and creaminess for a versatile, protein-rich spread that tastes better than store-bought.
🛒 Ingredients
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Raw Peanuts – 2 cups (roasted & skin removed)
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Oil – 2–3 tbsp (preferably peanut oil or any neutral oil)
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Honey or Sugar – 2 tbsp (optional, for sweetness)
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Salt – ½ tsp
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Butter – 1 tbsp (softened, optional for creamier texture)
🔪 Preparation Method
1. Roast Peanuts
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Dry roast peanuts on medium flame until golden and aromatic.
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Once cooled, remove the skins.
2. Blend into Butter
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Add roasted peanuts to a mixer or food processor.
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Grind until coarse, scraping down the sides, then continue to smooth.
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Gradually add oil while grinding to achieve a creamy consistency.
3. Flavor & Finish
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Add salt, honey or sugar, and softened butter.
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Blend again until silky smooth and creamy.
4. Store
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Transfer to a clean, airtight glass jar.
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Refrigerate and use within 3–4 weeks.
✅ Serving Suggestions
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Spread on toast with banana slices and honey.
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Use as a dip for breadsticks, crackers, or fruits.
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Stir into milkshakes, smoothies, or oatmeal for extra creaminess.
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Swirl into brownies, pancakes, or desserts for a nutty flavor.
📦 Storage & Usage
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Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.
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Lasts 3–4 weeks while maintaining creamy texture.
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Stir gently before use if oil separates on top.
