How to Make Creamy Natural Peanut Butter

Sometimes you just want some creamy peanut butter! Maybe a big spoonful, on a PB&J, in smoothies, celery sticks, on a banana, in cookies or granola bars, surrounded with chocolate...there are so many fun options with how to use this magical butter. Made with natural peanuts and optional add-ins you really only need one to two ingredients for a creamy spread. I am amazed at how quick it is to make, in about 5 minutes it can be yours. 

Ingredients:

• 3 Cups Peanuts
• 2 tsp Olive Oil + more if desired

Peaceful Preparation:

1. Blend the ingredients together in a high speed blender on speed 1 for one full cycle or until unit stops.
2. Scrape down sides, increase speed to level 5 for one full cycle or until unit stops.
3. Repeat until desired consistency. Store in a sealed container in the fridge.

Ideas:

• Use coconut butter for oil-free or pass altogether.
• Add agave, extracts like vanilla, sea salt, cacao or your favorite flavor additions.
• Roast the nuts first for roasted peanut butter.
• Recipe works well with other nuts like almonds or pecans.

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