Peanut Butter is health food. Who thought that a few years ago? Perhaps because the name includes ‘butter’ a misconception of high fat and unhealthy (waist) spread came about? Peanut Butter is great for you – especially if you make it yourself. This recipe comes spiced up with extra health kicks as Turmeric, Chilli and Cinnamon has its very own health promoting properties. A food processor and 8 minutes are all you need. This Peanut Butter recipe can be varied indefinitely so let your taste buds guide you – and let us know how it came out 🙂
Peanut Butter – Health Properties
It may sound weird that Peanut Butter can be used for a healthy diet. One serving (2 table spoons) has approx 180 calories per serving. While that might sound high to you, it is packed with goodness. A healthy combination of 2 g of fiber, 8 g of protein, 3 mg of the antioxidant vitamin E, 49 mg of magnesium (bone-building must), 208 mg of potassium (key for muscles), and 0.17 mg of vitamin B6 (antioxidant). Add to that its slow-burning qualities, which makes you feel energetic and full for many hours.
Do you want a full run-down of why Peanut Butter is actually good for you? Take a look at this well-researched article: The Definite Guide To Peanut Butter (chewtheworld.com)
Peanut Butter – Perfect Start or Snack
Peanut Butter is a perfect snack and highly recommended for an early morning start. Spread Peanut Butter on Pumpernickel Bread, and pack it to go on a long trip. Place 2 table spoons of Peanut Butter in the bottom of a jar, add celery sticks or carrots – screw on the lid. You now have a perfect health combo for a mid morning or afternoon snack. Kids love it, as do adults, right?
Peanut Butter – Spicy or Sweet?
Peanut Butter – Spiced Up Recipe
- 1 Food Processor
- 500 grams Peanuts (of which at least 250 grams unsalted)
- 1 teaspoon Chilli powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric (optional)
- Take out your Food Processor and install with the biggest blade.
- Roast your peanuts in a preheated oven (200 Celcius) if you prefer to add the spices. In this case sprinkle your Cinnamon, Turmeric and Chilli powder over the peanuts and cook until golden (ca 3 min).
- Add 400 grams Peanuts (with spices or not - you decide) to your food processor and clamp on the lid. You will reserve 100 grams if you prefer crunchy - see below.
- Set your processor to the manual setting half way (mine goes from 0 - 10 = setting 5)
- Let the food processor do its job, as the peanuts will break down from ground 'flour' to finally release its fats. This takes approx 4 minutes. Continue for another 3 min.
- At this stage - push stop and push down the smooth peanut butter along the sides. If you like smooth peanut butter stop here - OR -
- Add the 100 grams of reserved peanuts to make crunchy peanut butter- and set the food processor to pulse for max 3 - 5 seconds.
- Ready!
- Scrape your peanut butter into jars and refrigerate.
- TIP: Take out an apple, slice it and scrape the sides of the food processor - Eat! 🙂 Yum!
- This peanut butter recipe can be varied indefinitely, and if you like it sweeter simply add honey and / or raisins to the almost finished batch and pulse it in. You can of course add your own other favourite spices too - the above is my current ultimate go-to version. Enjoy!
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What a brilliant idea . thank you
Thanks, Mary – Glad you liked it and inspired to make your version with whichever spice/sweetness level that you like. Welcome back to thegoodista.com anytime!
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To make your own Peanut Butter! What a brilliant idea, how very smart, thank you!!