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    Homemade Peanut Butter – Vitamix

    Published: Feb 15, 2020 · Modified: Nov 19, 2020 by Rosa · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

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    Homemade peanut butter has never been easier than this 1 ingredient recipe! You guessed it! PEANUTS!

    peanut butter in glass jar with peanuts scattered around the jar

    I’m a long time lover of enjoying peanut butter for breakfast in some way. From smoothies, to cookies to a plain ole peanut butter sandwich, you really can’t go wrong with a healthy dose of protein packed peanut butter.

    Now unless you’re buying natural “just peanuts” peanut butter, there’s often added sugar and oil in store bought peanut butter.

    So if you’re trying to avoid oil and refined sugar, this peanut butter recipe is for you. Plus, it’s so simple to make and comes together in a literal 2 minutes!

    Can you even beat that??

    homemade peanut butter in glass jar

    How to make peanut butter in your Vitamix

    Peanut butter with just peanuts is as simple as adding peanuts to your blender. I like to use anywhere between two and four cups per batch.

    You’ll need a minimum of two cups to have enough volume for your machine to catch and blend nicely. (At least, in my experience.) More than four cups I find a bit difficult to get an even consistency, even when using the tamper.

    So the sweet spot is anywhere between two and four cups here.

    So start by measuring out your peanuts.

    white bowl filled with roasted peanuts

    Add them to your Vitamix with the optional salt, if using and start blending on high speed.

    The peanuts will quickly break down into a crumbly texture, and start clumping together.

    About a minute of processing will turn your nuts into creamy, smooth nut butter.

    peanuts in blender, processing into nut butter

    Now, if you don’t have a Vitamix, you can still make creamy, delicious peanut butter in a food processor. It will take a little longer to break down from peanuts to butter, but it will!

    If using a food processor, take breaks during the blending process to prevent over heating of your machine. Scrape down the sides as needed, and pause every 30-60 seconds for at least 30 seconds and continue. Keep repeating this process until you get smooth peanut butter.

    How to store homemade peanut butter

    Transfer your peanut butter to a clean, glass jar or container and you may store at room temperature for every day use for up to two weeks.

    I bet it would last longer than that too, but I haven’t been able to keep mine longer than that to test it!

    pouring peanut butter from blender into jar

    Alternatively, store in the refrigerator for even longer, although the spread may slightly harden, without affecting the flavour.

    peanut butter in jar with peanuts and green towel around it

    Why make peanut butter from scratch?

    You just can’t beat natural homemade nut butters. PERIOD. There is NO oil, NO sugar, and NO artificial ANYTHING in this delicious peanut butter recipe. There’s only ONE ingredient required, JUST peanuts! (Plus the optional salt if you wanted salted peanut butter).

    This deliciously creamy, smooth, velvety, rich, luscious peanut butter is a must try!

    Plus, it’s super simple to make and comes together in only 2 minutes! You can’t even buy peanut butter that quickly.

    birds eye view of peanut butter in glass jar

    If you’re a huge fan (like I am) of nut butters, try my almond butter and pecan cutter recipes too!

    Recipes with peanut butter

    Some of my favourite peanut butter recipes:

    • Peanut Butter Hummus [Oil Free]
    • Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce
    • Peanut Butter Pancakes w/ Peanut Butter Caramel [Sugar Free]
    • Healthy Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies
    • or check out this collection of my favourite vegan peanut butter recipes!

    Or, enjoy your peanut butter in a classic PB and J sandwich! Speaking of jelly, my current favourite is this Blueberry Chia Jam that is low in sugar and pectin free. Have you tried making chia jam yet? If not, you really should!

    It’s super simple to make and makes an incredible combo. Peanut butter and jelly are simply meant to be together, am I right?

    If you tried this recipe, please let me know about it in the comments below. I always love hearing from you! Don’t forget to Subscribe to This Healthy Kitchen to be among the first to get my new recipes! You can also FOLLOW ME on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter to see more delicious food and get all the latest updates.

    Buon appetito,
    Rosa

    peanut butter in glass jar with peanuts scattered around the jar

    Homemade Peanut Butter - Vitamix

    Making homemade peanut butter has never been easier than with your Vitamix, and this recipe uses only 1 ingredient, PEANUTS!
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 2 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Dip
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Servings: 2 Cups
    Calories: 53kcal

    Equipment

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    Vitamix Blender

    Ingredients

    • 2-4 cups roasted peanuts unsalted
    • ⅛-1/4 teaspoon sea salt optional
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    Instructions

    • Add the peanuts and optional sea salt if using to your Vitamix. Blend on high, using your tamper to push the peanuts down while blending, until a smooth consistency is reached. The peanut will quickly go from whole peanuts, to ground up pieces to creamy peanut butter.
    • Store in a clean sealed jar or container.

    Notes

    To make peanut butter in the Vitamix, don't use less than 2 cups of peanuts. You'll need some volume for it to blend nicely.
    If you want to make more than 4 cups at a time, I suggest multiple batches.
    If using salted peanuts, skip the additional sea salt.
    I've kept my peanut butter in a sealed jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. You may refrigerate for longer but it may harden slightly. Flavour will not be affected.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Potassium: 60mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.
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    1. Diane

      November 02, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      I like crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth, do you have suggestions for how to make a crunchy version? I was thinking of blending one batch until creamy then blending another until it is coarse and mixing them together, but that might make the mix too dry. What do you think?

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      • Rosa

        November 03, 2021 at 8:39 am

        Hi Diane, that sounds like it would work fine. Or you can blend the first batch, then add more peanuts and do a quick blend for a few seconds to break up the extra pieces. Hope you enjoy. 🙂

        Reply
    2. American Foods

      April 12, 2021 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing this homemade peanut butter with us, good to know that this peanut butter is vegan and high in protein also there’s no oil and sugar. Love it.

      Reply
      • Rosa

        April 13, 2021 at 9:21 am

        My pleasure. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Amy

      January 18, 2021 at 7:20 pm

      I wanna try this recipe, but the switch to natural peanut butter has been tough. I’m trying to commit to this new meal plan, but my taste buds are used to Honey Roasted Peter Pan. So, can I add a tablespoon of an alternative sweetener, like Pyure, while it’s blending?

      Reply
      • Rosa

        January 19, 2021 at 9:18 am

        Hi Amy, to add a sweetener, first blend your peanuts into butter and once smooth add your sweetener and blend for a couple seconds to mix it in. Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Sadie

      October 12, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      I felt like mine wasn’t coming together and left the vitamix on high longer and the peanuts started releasing a lot of oil. I couldn’t get it to incorporate back in and wound up with peanut “nougat” I guess. What caused this?

      Reply
      • Rosa

        October 13, 2020 at 8:55 am

        Heat will cause separation of the natural oils found in peanuts, so it could be that the Vitamix got hot after running for a while. Did you use at least 2 cups of peanuts? I find that any less makes it difficult for the blades to “catch”.

        Reply
    5. Lucie

      February 16, 2020 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      Do you need to scrape the sides if using a Vitamix?

      Reply
      • rosa

        February 16, 2020 at 9:04 am

        Hi Lucie, no need to scrape the sides with a Vitamix. Use your tamper to push down the peanuts while blending and you will get a smooth consistency. Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Laurie

      January 31, 2020 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent!!!

      Reply
      • rosa

        February 01, 2020 at 9:24 pm

        Thanks Laurie! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Timothy

      December 29, 2019 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      Perfect, used salted peanuts.

      Reply
      • rosa

        December 29, 2019 at 10:10 am

        Thanks for reporting back Timothy. Salted peanuts sounds yummy! 🙂

        Reply

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