Homemade Sugar-Free Peanut Butter
This homemade sugar-free peanut butter is creamy, rich, and packed with natural flavors—made with just one ingredient: peanuts! Perfect for a healthy spread, baking, or adding to smoothies and snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry-roasted unsalted peanuts (or raw peanuts, roasted at home)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for extra creaminess)
- ½ tsp sea salt (optional, for flavor enhancement)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for natural sweetness)
- 1 tsp stevia or monk fruit sweetener (optional, for mild sweetness)
Instructions
Step 1:
- If using raw peanuts, roast them at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, then let them cool.
Step 2:
- Add peanuts to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend for 1–2 minutes until crumbly.
Step 3:
- Continue blending, stopping to scrape down the sides. The peanuts will go from crumbs → paste → smooth butter.
Step 4:
- If needed, add coconut oil for a creamier texture.
Step 5:
- Mix in sea salt, vanilla extract, or a natural sweetener if desired, then blend for another 30 seconds.
Step 6:
- Store in an airtight glass jar and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Stir before use if oil separation occurs.
Notes
- Use dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts for the best flavor.
- Blend in intervals to prevent overheating the blender.
- For chunky peanut butter, pulse a handful of peanuts at the end.
- Sweeten naturally with stevia, monk fruit, or a touch of honey if desired.
- Store the jar upside down to reduce oil separation.