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How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter – VIDEO + Photo Tutorial

Published: Mar 8, 2018 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 46 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter: a step-by-step tutorial on how to make smooth, creamy homemade peanut butter. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.

How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter: a step-by-step tutorial and video guide on how to make smooth, creamy homemade peanut butter. #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #DIY #Homemade | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

One of my very first recipes on the blog was no bake peanut butter coconut bites. One of the biggest mistakes I made on that recipe was mentioning homemade peanut butter! That is, mentioning it and not having a recipe ready to go. 😉

That recipe was and continues to be one of the most popular recipes on Beaming Baker. And yet, it still took me this long to answer the question I get all the time: do you have a recipe on how to make peanut butter? Or, “So, how do you make peanut butter?”

Ah, silly me! But now we’re all ready to go. Btw, have you made peanut butter before?

It’s a shockingly easy process that also does, in fact, include a bit of cleanup (blame the peanut oil for this one). Peanut butter is super easy to make and seriously so delicious. More peanut-ty, in fact, than store-bought peanut butter.

I’ve got more than a few recipes that you can put your freshly made peanut butter to use in! Hint: Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies, 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites, No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, and more! But we’ll save that for later. 😉

Are you ready to do this? Let’s get started!

 

Step ONE

How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter: a step-by-step tutorial and video guide on how to make smooth, creamy homemade peanut butter. #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #DIY #Homemade | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

Add peanuts to a food processor or blender. I prefer using roasted, unsalted peanuts. The greater the roast, the deeper the flavor, and the darker the final peanut butter will be. Blend!

Step TWO

How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter: a step-by-step tutorial and video guide on how to make smooth, creamy homemade peanut butter. #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #DIY #Homemade | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

Blend! Initially, the peanuts will turn into smaller, chopped up pieces. In this photo, you can see that there are still some whole peanuts.

Step THREE

How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter: a step-by-step tutorial and video guide on how to make smooth, creamy homemade peanut butter. #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #DIY #Homemade | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

Remember to scrape down the sides of the processor. Now, the peanuts are starting to release oil. The peanut pieces are much smaller and beginning to stick together.

Step FOUR

How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter: a step-by-step tutorial and video guide on how to make smooth, creamy homemade peanut butter. #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #DIY #Homemade | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

A few minutes later, and a few scrapes down the side later, almost no large or medium pieces of peanuts remain. The remaining peanut pieces have been pulverized and have started to mix well with the peanut oil, creating a dough-like texture.

Step FIVE

How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter: a step-by-step tutorial and video guide on how to make smooth, creamy homemade peanut butter. #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #DIY #Homemade | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

An additional few minutes later, we’re almost there. The dough-like balls of pulverized peanuts have been blended until more oil has released. It’s now turning into a liquid. However, there are still discernible chunks of peanuts still left.

Step SIX

How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter: a step-by-step tutorial and video guide on how to make smooth, creamy homemade peanut butter. #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #DIY #Homemade | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

Blend until you get this ↑. Now you have peanut butter. The peanuts have turned into a liquidy, mostly smooth and spreadable delight. Enjoy!

PEANUT BUTTER RECIPES to use your homemade peanut butter in!

  • 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
  • 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal Bars
  • Easy Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
  • Gluten Free Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
  • 4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

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… and more to come!

Who knew that would be so much fun? Let me know how your homemade peanut butter turns out and what you used it for! I might share some twists on this recipe. Comment or email me if you have a request! I can’t wait to see how yours turns out.

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤

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How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter (Gluten Free, Vegan) + VIDEO


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Yield: 1-1 ¼ cups 1x
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How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter: a step-by-step tutorial and video guide on how to make smooth, creamy homemade peanut butter. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups unsalted, roasted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Add peanuts to a food processor or blender. Blend until coarse.
  2. Scrape down the sides of the processor as needed. Blend until mostly smooth, making sure to scrape the bottom of the processor or blender. Blend longer if smoother peanut butter is desired; however, some graininess is normal.
  3. Enjoy as is, or use as needed in peanut butter recipes: no bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies, 3 ingredient peanut butter no bake energy bites, peanut butter chocolate chip breakfast bars. Storing instructions below!

Notes

– Storage notes: Store in an airtight container, in a cool, dark environment, at room temperature for 2-3 months. Store in the refrigerator for 3-6 months.

  • Category: Snacks, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

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Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe, and in the other peanut butter recipes I shared. 🙂

Mason Jars | Food Processor | Blender | Silicone Spatulas | OXO Mixing Bowls | Maple Syrup | Cooling Rack | GF Rolled Oats (Bulk)

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  1. Sam says

    June 11, 2020 at 11:15 am

    So I want to try this because I have CHF and am slowly changing things in my house. Making more foods from scratch. Unfortunately I don’t like creamy PB. Would i have to rough chip extra peanuts to add to it so it would be crunchy? Thanks

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 13, 2020 at 11:35 am

      Hi Sam! Yes, you can add in some chopped peanuts at the end, after it’s all creamy, so that you don’t end up creaming the chopped nuts as well. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Teri says

    October 4, 2019 at 7:14 am

    Can I use salted peanuts?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 4, 2019 at 11:15 am

      Yep, that should work fine. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Olivia says

    March 17, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    Where do you buy your peanuts? Do you buy them in bulk from somewhere?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 18, 2019 at 3:01 pm

      Hi Olivia! I usually buy my peanuts from either Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  4. Maria H says

    February 24, 2019 at 11:56 am

    This looks amazing!
    I went looking for roasted peanuts and found two kinds…dry roasted and roasted with added peanut oil. Which one would be best?
    Thank you for blogging about good food!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      February 25, 2019 at 10:46 am

      Hi Maria! Thank you. 🙂 Try the dry roasted one. Hope you enjoy!! Hugs!

      Reply
      • Maria H says

        February 25, 2019 at 10:14 pm

        ☺️..

        Reply
  5. Yvonne says

    July 2, 2018 at 11:22 am

    I tried making my own peanut butter. the texture is very thick, almost like your no-bake peanut butter energy bites. what is wrong?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      July 2, 2018 at 6:29 pm

      Did you get a chance to follow along with the step by step photos? Were you perhaps still in Step Four (see pics)? That stage is where the peanut butter turns into a semi-wet dough. Keep blending until it breaks down into a very liquidy texture. Good luck!

      Reply
  6. Celeste says

    May 22, 2018 at 10:53 am

    Does it have to be refrigerated or is it ok in a jar in a cupboard?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 22, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      Hi Celeste, nope! It doesn’t need to be refrigerated. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jenny Bullistron says

    March 14, 2018 at 12:41 am

    I love the idea of homemade peanut butter! It’s so simple, and definitely makes me feel better knowing that it is literally ONLY peanuts inside my jar. Not like the store bought stuff. Absolutely doing this!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 15, 2018 at 2:09 pm

      Yes! It’s so easy to make and it’s truly amazing knowing exactly what’s in it!

      Reply
  8. Trish says

    March 13, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    I’m the gal that tried making peanut butter a while back with disastrous results. Just attempted again today and it came out exactly like your finished product! So easy and took just a few mins! The last time I tried I made it in my food processor and I guess it just didn’t have the power like my Vitamix does. Doing a happy dance since I no longer have to pay $10 at wholefoods for an organic pure peanut butter! Thanks!!!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 15, 2018 at 9:05 am

      Hi Trish, yes, I remember! 🙂 Oh, I’m so happy to hear that it worked out! I’m doing the happy dance with you!!!

      Reply
  9. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

    March 13, 2018 at 2:48 am

    This is a must-try! Definitely making this!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 13, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      Thanks Sandra! Enjoy. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says

    March 12, 2018 at 11:22 am

    Homemade peanut butter is SO easy to make, I don’t know why I don’t make it more often! I love how you walked us through the process 🙂 Happy Monday, Demeter! xo

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  11. Natalie says

    March 12, 2018 at 7:06 am

    I’ve truly seriously never thought making the peanut easily like that.
    It is really AWESOME .. like I just discovered a treasure lol!!!!
    I’m gonna try it asap! Thank you a lot!!!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 12, 2018 at 10:43 am

      Right?? It’s SO easy! Treasure: Hehe. Totally!! Can’t wait to hear what you think! .

      Reply
  12. Megan Ancheta says

    March 10, 2018 at 12:11 pm

    I have never made my own peanut butter! Can you believe that?! I bet it’s so much more delicious!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 12, 2018 at 10:30 am

      Yes!!! Hehe. I went quite a while without making it myself. 😉 You’ve got to try it!

      Reply
  13. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    March 9, 2018 at 9:50 am

    I can’t wait to try this!! Its Faaantastic!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 9, 2018 at 1:50 pm

      Yay!! Thanks Katerina!

      Reply
  14. Jen says

    March 9, 2018 at 9:31 am

    Yum, this needs to happen ASAP!I’ve heard it’s better to store with the container upside down. Is that true?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 9, 2018 at 1:49 pm

      Hi Jen! I don’t usually prefer doing that because oil tends to leak out (no matter HOW tight the lid is lol). My suggestion: just give the peanut butter a few stirs about once a week to keep the oil from separating. 😉

      Reply
  15. Sabrina says

    March 9, 2018 at 9:30 am

    Wow, it really is super easy! Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 9, 2018 at 1:47 pm

      They’re SO easy to make. Can’t wait to hear what you think!

      Reply
  16. Vicki says

    March 8, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    Thanks for posting!! Just curious how much peanut butter did this amount to? What size container/jar?

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 9, 2018 at 1:46 pm

      My pleasure, Vicki! 🙂 It made about 1 to 1 1/4 cups— about the size of an 8oz mason jar (the small one with the wide mouth).

      Reply
  17. Trish says

    March 8, 2018 at 11:16 am

    I’ve tried making it once before and what a disaster. You’ve made it sound so simple that I’m going to attempt it again, especially since I bought a regular-sized jar of organic peanut butter at wholefoods for $10!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 8, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      Oh no!! Hopefully the step-by-step guide will clear a few things up. 😉 Once you get the hang of it, it’s easy and *gasp* fun! . Can’t wait to hear what you think, Trish. 🙂

      Reply
  18. karlynn says

    March 8, 2018 at 10:12 am

    Oh my! I am in love with this. I can’t believe how easy it is to make at home.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 8, 2018 at 12:11 pm

      Wonderful! Hope you get to try. 🙂

      Reply
  19. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says

    March 8, 2018 at 10:08 am

    We just love making homemade peanut butter, so delicious and no nasty stuff!
    Thank you for the recipe 😀

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 8, 2018 at 12:10 pm

      Seriously! It’s so much fun and you know exactly what’s going in it! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Julia says

    March 8, 2018 at 9:29 am

    I can’t believe that making homemade peanut butter is that easy! I have a new processor that should be able to manage the peanuts so yay!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 8, 2018 at 10:02 am

      Yes!! I couldn’t believe how easy it was either until I tried. I LOVE my processor and it handled making the PB very easily!

      Reply
  21. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

    March 8, 2018 at 9:26 am

    I love homemade peanut butter! Making it at home is easy and tastes so much better!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 8, 2018 at 10:01 am

      It’s seriously the BEST. The flavor is amazing!

      Reply
  22. Danielle says

    March 8, 2018 at 9:12 am

    Seriously I have been meaning to make peanut butter fro the longest time. You make it look so easy, and the photos are beautiful! I’m going to do it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 8, 2018 at 9:58 am

      It’s SO ridiculously easy! So happy that you’re gonna go for it!

      Reply
  23. Gunjan says

    March 8, 2018 at 9:05 am

    You made this recipe look so easy and so delicious. This peanut butter has the perfect consistency.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 8, 2018 at 9:57 am

      Thanks, Gunjan. 🙂 The consistency is totally one of my favorite parts. 🙂

      Reply

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