Throughout my childhood, I loved spending time with my dad. Because of his important scientific job, he rarely made it home before dinner and spent at least one day at the office nearly every weekend, so I really cherished the moments he was home. When I grew a little older and understood how much he provided for our family with those long hours, I appreciated our quality family time even more.
(And in case you ever wondered where my workaholism comes from… Let’s just say it’s genetic!)
From swinging on his handmade play structure in the backyard, to playing contact-sport-like games of Monkey in the Middle in the pool, to the Frog Monster stories he told my brother and me every night, to the countless baseball games we traveled to across the country… I loved every minute of it.
And as a tiny little girl, I wanted to eat just like my dad too. I loved the way he carefully smeared butter inside of every hole in my waffles, how he added extra grated cheddar cheese to my quesadillas, and—most importantly—how he spread copious amounts of peanut butter between the slices of whole wheat bread for my sandwiches.
Dad understood that I preferred plain PB sandwiches (no jelly, jam, bananas, or honey for me, thanks!) and never tried to add any extras to mine. I always asked him to make mine “just like his,” and he gladly obliged, with just two minor tweaks: (a) he used creamy peanut butter for mine instead of crunchy {I couldn’t fathom why anyone liked crunchy bits in their smooth nut butters back then!} and (b) he made mine a half sandwich with just one slice of bread {that was more than enough calories for a 5-year-old!}.
Other than that, our sandwiches were identical with enough peanut butter spread between the bread to glue your mouth shut! So now, whenever I eat PB, I think of my dad and those hearty sandwiches that filled my childhood tummy.
And I’ve been eating quite a lot of peanut butter lately! Once I discovered just how easy it was to make almond butter in the blender, I started playing around with other varieties. The peanut version was at the very top of my list, so today I’m sharing how to make the best homemade peanut butter in the blender in just 5 minutes!
Yes, it literally takes 5 minutes. I timed it! It’s the best 5 minutes you’ll ever spend with your blender… Especially when you get to scrape the leftover peanut butter off the sides with your finger when nobody is looking. Pure bliss.
In a {pea}nutshell, the recipe is really straightforward. Add the peanuts to your blender, turn it on to the low speed setting until the peanuts are broken up and start to turn creamy, then flip the blender to the medium speed setting until the PB is completely smooth. (Remember to scrape down the sides as necessary!) Add the salt to taste, transfer to a jar, and TADA you’re done!
When you turn off the blender, the PB will be really warm and liquidy from the heat of the motor. You must chill the peanut butter for at least 8 hours, or overnight (just like cheesecake!), to help it thicken and solidify to a normal PB texture. I know, I know… It’s pure torture waiting that long! That’s why I normally make my homemade peanut butter right before bed—so I can have sweet PB dreams and wake up to a spoonful straight from the jar!
Just a quick note about the equipment… You really need a high-powered blender for the best results. (AKA my parents’ 30+-year-old model wouldn’t quite cut it!) I currently own and use this Ninja blender, and the higher priced Vitamix and Blendtec blenders would work great as well. Food processors are fine too! I’ve made it in my food processor before, and it’s just as creamy.
Now go enjoy your homemade peanut butter! Although you may want to make a double batch… This rarely lasts me more than a week! ? And when you make your own, remember to snap a picture and share it on Instagram using #amyshealthybaking and tagging @amyshealthybaking IN the photo itself! (That guarantees I’ll see your picture! ?) I’d love to see your peanut butter and feature it in my Sunday Spotlight series!
| Easy Blender Peanut Butter | | Print |
- 2 cups (299g) dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
- ¼ - ½ tsp salt (or more, to taste)
- Add the peanuts to a blender, and turn on the blender to its low speed. After the peanuts are completely broken down and begin to turn creamy (about 2-3 minutes), turn the blender to its medium speed. Continue blending until the peanut butter is completely smooth. Add the salt, ¼ teaspoon at a time, and blend for 20-30 seconds, tasting after each addition. Transfer the peanut butter to a jar, and chill for at least 8 hours or overnight to achieve the traditional thick peanut butter texture.
{gluten-free, vegan, clean eating, low carb, sugar-free}
More peanut butter recipes from other food bloggers…
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♥ Homemade Peanut Butter by Texanerin Baking
♥ Honey Roasted Butterscotch White Chocolate Peanut Butter by Averie Cooks
♥ Peanut Butter by Naturally Ella
That is the same as my dad; the amount of pb that he puts on his sandwiches is unreal! This pb looks so creamy, I am addicted to natural nut butter at the moment so I will definitely give this a try.
I’m addicted to homemade nut butters right now too Eve. I have 3 different jars in my fridge right now, and I’m about to add a fourth later today… That’s what happens when you’re indecisive too! 😉
Dear Amy, this only confirms two things- I need to get a Ninja blender, and I have to make my own peanut butter. It’s so easy…I should be making it all the time! xo, Catherine
I hope you’re able to find a good blender and make some soon Catherine. It’s so much better than homemade — the two really don’t compare!
It is really to do. Morning with Peanut Butter and sandwich is so fantastic. I love it. I will try . Thank you for your sharing
I hope you enjoy the peanut butter Jennifer!
Oh peanut butter, how I miss your creamy goodness.
Can you still not eat PB Brittany?? That’s awful! What about cashew or almond butter? Are those okay?
I love eating peanut butter but never have made it myself before. I love how easy this recipe is so thanks for sharing it.. I have to try it out.
I hope you enjoy the peanut butter Thalia!
It doesn’t get hard and clumpy after being in the fridge for you? That’s always what happened to me with homemade nut butters in the past.
No, it doesn’t get clumpy! It does stiffen up in the refrigerator, but just to a regular PB consistency that you’d expect from a store-bought jar in your pantry. It won’t turn impossibly hard if you make sure to blend it enough so it’s really smooth and practically liquidy when it comes out of the blender. I hope you enjoy the peanut butter if you try it!
I didn’t have any peanut butter in the house but had a ton of peanuts in the shell that were roasted that I bought from a farmers market. No one was eating them so I shelled them all, put them in my ninja blender and made your peanut butter. The result? I ate it off the spoon it was SO good! 😀 I scooped alot of it into a container and put it in the fridge and the rest .. well lets just say I made a sandwich 😉
I’m so glad you enjoyed the peanut butter Thomas! I always take a LOT of “taste tests” when I’m making peanut butter too — and I go through lots of spoons! 😉
Yum! I can’t eat peanut butter often but can eat sunflower butter. Would this work with sunflower seeds you think? I’ll definitely make the peanut butter for my kids and hubby!
I haven’t tried this with sunflower seeds before, but I’m assuming it would work! I’d love to hear how that turns out for you Megan, and I hope the rest of your family enjoys the peanut butter! 🙂
Hi,
My question pertains to any of the nut butter recipes. On the nutrition page, any way we can get the 1 tablespoon serving size in grams? I find it easier to track my calories going by grams (weight). I assume it would be 15g – 17g per serving?
Thanks
Yes, for this recipe it’s 16g per tablespoon, just like with traditional jars of store-bought peanut butter. 🙂 I’m excited to hear what you think of it Jon!
It’s that easy?!?! Why the heck have I been buying peanut butter my whole life if it’s that easy?!! So excited to try this! Thanks for sharing your recipes!
Yes, it really is that easy! I can’t wait to hear what you think of the peanut butter Robin! 🙂