Cinnamon Peanut Butter
This subtly sweet & spiced homemade Cinnamon Peanut Butter transforms simple roasted peanuts into a spread that tastes like fall in a jar, with cinnamon spice, creamy honey, salt, and hints of vanilla.
Servings: 14 Servings
Calories: 190kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Raw Peanuts
- 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tablespoon Raw Honey
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread the raw peanuts on a baking sheet and toast 5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool 2-3 minutes to prevent oils from separating.
- Add the warm peanuts to a food processor or high-speed blender and blend 2-3 minutes, scraping sides as needed, until smooth.
- Add the cinnamon, vanilla extract, honey, & salt. Blend again until creamy and adjust the texture with extra peanuts or more honey if needed!
- Transfer to an airtight jar, and let it cool to room temperature, refrigerate, & enjoy!
Notes
- Don't Skip the Toasting: Five minutes in the oven transforms bland peanuts into deeply nutty flavor bombs.
- Scrape Often: Stop the food processor every minute to scrape down the sides. This ensures even blending and prevents the motor from overheating.
- Be Patient with Texture: The peanut butter will go through distinct stages: chopped, flour-like, clumpy paste, then finally smooth. The entire process takes 8-10 minutes. Don't add liquid too early, or you'll prevent the natural oils from releasing.
- Adjust Sweetness Last: Taste the peanut butter with cinnamon before adding all the honey.
- Storage: Store this homemade peanut butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
