About the Recipe
There are many commercial varieties that you can get, however, these products may also contain
1. palm oil,
2. excess fat or
3. added sugar.
Studies have shown that nearly 80% of commercial peanut butter have some form of preservatives added to them to improve their shelf-life. Some of the store-bought butter could have trans fats which are known to increase the risk of developing heart diseases.
It is fairly easy to make peanut butter at home. All you need is roasted peanuts. Take a look at the recipe.
Ingredients
3 cups roasted peanuts (salted/unsalted)
Sea salt: if the peanut is unsalted
Preparation
Step 1
Place the peanuts in a food processor/blender and process it.
Step 2
You would have to stop it every 30-40 seconds to scape down the sides.
Step 3
Continue this process until you get a smooth uniform paste.
Step 4
This might take take around 10-12 minutes in total.
You can refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. You can add enjoy this peanut butter in different dishes like gluten- free cookies, no-bake energy bites , as a spread topped with fruits or with your post- workout smoothie.