How to make homemade peanut butter with just one ingredient (and the best recipes to use it)

Wednesday 8 October 2025 15:30 - Patricia González
How to make homemade peanut butter with just one ingredient (and the best recipes to use it)

Peanut butter has always been a staple in American kitchens: spread on PB&J sandwiches, swirled into smoothies, or eaten straight off the spoon. But here’s the thing: many store-bought jars are loaded with extras you don’t really need, like added sugar, oils, and preservatives.

The good news? Making your own peanut butter at home is ridiculously simple and it tastes even better than most packaged versions. With just one ingredient (yep, peanuts!) and a food processor, you can create a smooth, rich spread that’s fresh, healthy, and 100% yours.

And once you’ve made it, the possibilities are endless: spread it on warm toast with jam, bake it into cookies, blend it into sauces for a nutty kick, or keep it classic with celery sticks.

So, why settle for anything less? Grab a bag of peanuts and see how easy and delicious homemade peanut butter can be.


How to make homemade peanut butter

Ingredients:

  • 3.5 oz roasted peanuts, skinned, shelled and unsalted (adjust the quantity if needed)

Materials:

  • Blender, chopper or food processor with shredding beaker

Preparation:

  • Place the peanuts in the blender.
  • Grind for about 3 minutes, until you get the texture you prefer.
  • When they release their own fat, they will turn into a spreadable cream.
  • Transfer the cream to a sterilized airtight jar.
  • Let cool before storing.

Your cream is ready! These recipes are the best way to enjoy it

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The last bite

Making your own peanut butter is not only easy: it also changes the way you enjoy it. With just one ingredient you get a more authentic flavor and a texture to your liking, ready to become the protagonist of sweet or savory recipes. A small gesture in the kitchen that opens a jar full of possibilities.

Patricia GonzálezPatricia González
Passionate about cooking and good food, my life revolves around carefully chosen words and wooden spoons. Responsible, yet forgetful. I am a journalist and writer with years of experience, and I found my ideal corner in France, where I work as a writer for Petitchef. I love bœuf bourguignon, but I miss my mother's salmorejo. Here, I combine my love for writing and delicious flavors to share recipes and kitchen stories that I hope will inspire you. I like my tortilla with onions and slightly undercooked :)

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