Attempting my first ever homemade peanut butter today I shelled peanuts yesterday.

[Duncanpup]

So I’m thinking how hard can it be so I have food processor out. I’ve watched video online any advice or instructions on how you do yours is appreciated thank you in advance.

The dogs and I will be on cloud nine the three woofs and the man can pull this off I’m going for xtra creamy so adding oil.

[multigraincracker]

1. I love Powdered Peanut Butter.

50 calories per 2 Tbs as compared to 190 per store bought. I also include a scoop or two in my protein shakes. Plus it taste great.

[TreasonousBastard]

2. Reading labels helps. Brands like Jif include sugar and...

added vegetable oils to reduce price.

I spend much more on Smuckers and other brands with NO extras and the oil on top. The ingrediants list should be "peanuts" and maybe a little salt. Other nut butters the same way.

Hint: I pour off the oil and use it for cooking and flavoring.

[multigraincracker]

4. Palm oil by various names.

Not good for you or the planet. The powdered kind has so few calories because they take out the oil. They do add a little sugar and it taste sweet. Add a little Stevia and it turns into candy. Too sweet for me.

[TreasonousBastard]

3. Then you cam graduate to other nut butters like almond. I...

haven't done the figuring to see if it's any cheaper or more nutritious making your own, but there is the satisfaction to it. No matter what, the dogs will love it an try to eat at least half yout output.

And fun (except maybe the cleanup)

[multigraincracker]

5. Old dudes trading recipes.

[Duncanpup]

6. We all need to hang out.

[multigraincracker]

8. 21 Century old fart

Zoom meeting.
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[Nittersing]

7. I used to make my own all the time

First it turns into a powder or flour-like consistency. Then it turns into a big ol' blob that will just about rock your food processor off the counter (and potentially burn out the motor). And finally it will turn into a thick, spreadable form. I never added oil or salt.

And just store it in the fridge so it won't separate.

Enjoy!

[hlthe2b]

9. I grind it at Whole Foods, take it home, check consistency and maybe add a LITTLE salt

and if needed a bit of peanut oil to make it more readily stirred and spreadable. That is it. I'd far rather burn out WF's commercial grinder than my home food processor, that's for sure.

I've eaten nothing but REAL "natural" peanut butter for years containing nothing more than peanuts and sometimes salt. For a commercial product that does not deceptively add other ingredients while branding its product as "natural", Kroger's makes one that I will buy to keep on hand when I'm busy.