This post was last updated on September 13, 2014 to include new images and a recipe video.
I love peanut butter.
My 2-and-a-half-year-old loves peanut butter.
I like Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Protein Shakes for breakfast on the weekdays.
My 2-and-a-half-year-old loves Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Protein Shakes for breakfast on the weekdays.
You can imagine we go through quite a lot of peanut butter. And bananas. And shakes.
So, as the organic creamy peanut butter bills piled up (and up and up!), I decided to make my own peanut butter.
My own Honey Roasted Peanut Butter.
And it was good! And it was cheap!
This recipe is so easy. You may never need to buy peanut butter from the store again. Gasp!
For you peanut butter lovers out there (and your peanut-butter-loving-kids), this is for you.
PLUS, check out this video to see how super easy it is to make some homemade peanut butter for yourself at home.
How To Make Honey Roasted Peanut Butter
GO NUTS!
- 12 oz raw Spanish peanuts unsalted
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1-2 tbsp vegetable coconut or peanut oil
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking tray with aluminum foil or parchment paper and set aside.
- If you prefer, you can remove the skin on the peanuts (this will make for a more smooth final texture).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine peanuts with salt and honey. Using a spoon, mix well so that all peanuts are evenly coated. Lay peanuts out evenly and in one layer over the baking tray. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until well-browned and dark, but not burnt. Half-way though, toss peanuts using a spatula for even roasting. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- Add peanuts to a food processor and turn on for 1 minute. Remove the lid and press the peanuts back down along the sides using a spatula. Replace the lid and turn food processor back on for an additional two minutes. Repeat with spatula if needed. The consistency of the peanuts will change, don't worry. After two minutes, slowly drizzle 1-2 tbsp. oil into the food processor while it is running. Process until smooth, about 1-2 more minutes.
- Adjust flavor as desired by adding more salt, honey or even a pinch of cinnamon.
- *If you prefer a quicker method, skip the roasting and buy a pack of honey-roasted peanuts instead.
- Place in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 2 months.
Recipe Video
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march says
February 14, 2019 at 10:57 amJust curious why oil is necessary? It’s not used when you grind your own in the store. Is it because the honey?
Salvatore says
February 7, 2019 at 5:03 amI have raw shelled peanuts that I am going to roast to make this recipe. How long is the peanut butter good for in the fridge?
february says
January 17, 2019 at 8:35 amI love drizzly homemade peanut butter! It’s seriously the bomb dot com – the packaged stuff just doesn’t even compare. I have been trying to talk myself out of buying a food processor for myself, but I think this post really tips the scales… I could have homemade PB all the time! Magical.
Dustin says
May 13, 2017 at 9:55 pmLove homemade peanut butter.
Sarah says
July 23, 2013 at 4:57 pmJust made this and it was amazing!
Debbie says
December 10, 2012 at 7:14 pmCan you just use plain pes nuts without the skin and not roast them?
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
December 10, 2012 at 8:07 pmYou certainly can. You can also roast without the skins. Each way changes the flavor but all will still make tasty peanut butter 🙂
Samm says
December 7, 2012 at 6:20 pm“seal and store for two months”… Uh huh… As if it would ever last that long!!! This sounds delicious! I’m going to try it….
Natalie says
December 7, 2012 at 6:52 amI’m so glad i found this (via pinterest) and will be trying it very very soon, we get through at least 2 jars of peanut butter a week maybe even 3-4 as my 3 children also love it, in shakes,in with their porridge or on toast. I’m looking forward to seeing how the honey roasted peanuts make a difference to the taste as we usually just get regular peanut butter
Mary Keynko says
December 7, 2012 at 3:26 amOh my goodness this looks good! I’ve never made my own before but this looks so simple I’m going to give it ago!!!
Erin says
October 31, 2012 at 12:41 pmInstead of veg. oil, can I make a grape seed oil?
Thanks
Erin
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
October 31, 2012 at 1:07 pmYou know, I’m not sure but I’d bet it’s worth a try if you’d like! 🙂
Michele says
May 19, 2012 at 1:25 pmOh my goodness! I am making this right now!! I can’t wait to try it. Glad I found your recipe.
ashley says
January 24, 2012 at 9:10 amJust curious why oil is necessary? It’s not used when you grind your own in the store. Is it because the honey?
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
January 29, 2012 at 1:43 pmAshley, I find the oil helps make the peanut butter more smooth and creamy, but you can leave it out and see how it turns out for you.
Angela says
January 8, 2012 at 8:29 pmJust wondering if you could use something in place of the vegetable oil?
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
January 9, 2012 at 2:08 pmYes, most oils will do. Is there a type you had in mind?
Sue Bovee says
December 10, 2011 at 12:58 pmI make my own nut butters since I’m allergic to peanuts. I’m going to try using your recipe to make honey roasted ones, now. I wonder if it will work if I roast the nuts in the microwave–that’s how I’ve been roasting walnuts and hazelnuts. Hmmm, the roasting makes it possible to remove the skins from the hazelnuts, so do you think it would work if I roasted/removed skins and THEN roasted again with honey?
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
December 20, 2011 at 3:11 pmHmmm…I’m sorry, Sue, but I’ve never used the microwave to roast anything so I really don’t know about that. As far as double roasting — the only concern would be that you would over-roast the nuts and they would get burned. If you try it out, I’d love to know how it works for you.
Sam says
December 7, 2012 at 8:56 amHoney and peanuts are my favourite. I am excited to try this. Thanks for the recipe. Sue, I imagine that using the microwave for this recipe, or any recipe/ food item will defeat the purpose of making your own homemade healthy peanut butter/food as microwaving your food has negative implications for your health. If you don’t want to use your oven, perhaps try heating them in a sauce pan. Good luck.
Dream Calendars says
March 11, 2019 at 7:12 amJust curious why oil is necessary? It’s not used when you grind your own in the store. Is it because the honey?
Julie says
October 15, 2011 at 3:56 pmOh my! I love peanut butter. I eat it everyday on toast. I am going to the store right now to buy some peanuts and I’m going to make me some peanut butter!
Thanks for the inspiration~!!!
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
October 16, 2011 at 1:00 pmEnjoy, Julie! 🙂