Peanut butter or peanut paste is a food paste or spread made from ground, dry-roasted peanuts.
It is a nutrient-rich food containing high levels of protein, several vitamins, and dietary minerals, typically served as a spread on bread, toast, or crackers, and used to make sandwiches. It is also used in breakfast dishes and desserts, such as peanut-flavored granola, smoothies, crepes, cookies, brownies, or croissants.

Originating in Mexico, peanut butter dates back to 1884 when it was patented by a pharmacist from the city of Bedford (Quebec). In the United States and Canada, peanut butter is a staple food. According to statistics, 89% of American and Canadian households consume it for its nutritional value and low cost. It remains very little consumed in Europe. January 24 is National Peanut Butter Day in the United States.

Very easy and quick to prepare, this sweet and nourishing paste is perfect during daytime snacks.

Difficulty level : low

Prep time : 10 min

Rest time : –

Cook time : 10 min

Total time : 10 min

Yield : 500 g peanut butter

3 cups peanuts, unsalted, shelled, dry roasted or raw

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp peanut oil

2 tbsp honey

Steps :

• Preheat oven to 350° F.
• Position rack in the center of the oven.
• Place the peanuts on a baking tray and roast for 5 minutes then rotate and roast an additional 5 minutes.
• Take out of the oven and let rest for a few minutes.
• Place in the bowl of a food processor.
• Pulse for 5 seconds to break down the peanuts.
• Process on high speed for 1 minute.
• Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl or cup.
• Continue to process at high speed for 1 minute.
• Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl or cup.
• Process on high speed for 1 minute.
• Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl or cup.
• Add peanut oil, salt and honey and process on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes till the peanut butter become very smooth and pourable.
• Transfer the warm peanut butter to a jar.
• Let cool.
• Enjoy !
• Store in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic wrap.