Sweet, nutty, creamy, and crunchy, my honey peanut butter recipe is sure to become your new favorite spread! All you need is a food processor and three simple ingredients!
Love homemade spreads? Try my almond butter, granola butter, healthy Nutella, and protein cookie butter next.
I am a peanut butter fiend. There, I said it.
But seriously, my family and I love all things peanut butter, especially honey peanut butter sandwiches (ah, my childhood). Since I make my own peanut butter all the time, it was a no-brainer to add some honey to it to create this fabulous spread.
Table of ContentsWhy I love this recipeIngredients neededHow to make honey peanut butterArman’s recipe tipsStorage instructionsFrequently asked questionsRecipes to use this spread withHoney Peanut Butter (Recipe Card)
Why I love this recipe
Only 3 ingredients. All you need is honey, peanuts, and a dash of oil.
A few minutes to make. It’s ready to go in under 10 minutes.
Healthy and delicious. My honey roasted peanut butter recipe is short and sweet, with no hydrogenated vegetable oil, corn syrup, or refined sugar. You can’t say that about most store-bought varieties (looking at you, Peter Pan and Skippy!).
Cheaper than name brands. Peanuts are cheap, so why am I paying upwards of $8 for a jar of peanut butter? Never again!
Ingredients needed
Peanuts. Roasted and unsalted.
Honey. For the best recipe, use good quality honey like Manuka. Alternatively, you can use maple syrup or agave. Just know the flavor will be slightly different.
Coconut oil. Measured in its liquid state. Unless you like the overpowering flavor of coconut, opt for refined coconut oil. You can also use any neutral-flavored oil, like rapeseed or safflower.
How to make honey peanut butter
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Blend the peanuts. In a blender, add the peanuts and blend until crumbly, stopping regularly to scrape down the sides with a spatula.
Step 2- Add the remaining ingredients. Add the honey and blend until thick and combined. Slowly add the oil while still blending. If the mixture is too thick, add more oil.
Arman’s recipe tips
Roast your own peanuts. If you can’t find roasted, unsalted peanuts, get raw peanuts and bake them on a baking sheet in the oven at 175C/350F for 15-20 minutes (see my recipe video in the recipe card where I demonstrate this method!).
Adjust the consistency. Prefer chunky peanut butter? Add chopped peanuts at the end. Like creamy peanut butter? Add more oil.
Be patient. It may take a while before you start seeing that peanut butter-like consistency, but keep at it!
Blend on low speed. So you don’t burn out your blender. If the blender feels warm to the touch, turn it off and let it cool down for a few minutes.
Add a pinch of salt to bring out the natural sweet flavor.
Storage instructions
To store: Transfer the spread into an airtight container or jar and store it at room temperature for up to 4 weeks. Keep it somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight and heat sources.
To freeze: Place the spread in a glass jar and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Frequently asked questions
Can I swap out the honey? If you are allergic to honey, don’t like its flavor, or don’t use it due to your diet restrictions, use agave syrup instead. Agave syrup is a 1:1 substitute for honey and provides very similar results. Will the honey harden? Both honey and peanut butter harden at cold temperatures. So, if you are storing your honey roasted peanut butter in the fridge, allow it to sit at room temperature for up to an hour before you use it.
Recipes to use this spread with
In a high speed blender, add the roasted and unsalted nuts and blend until crumbly, regularly scraping down the sides.Add the honey and blend until thick and combined. Slowly add the oil while still blending. If the mixture is too thick, add more. Transfer to a jar or container.
One serving is one heaping tablespoon (20 grams).
TO STORE: Transfer honey-roasted peanut butter into an airtight container or jar and store it at room temperature for up to 4 weeks. Keep it somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight and heat sources.
TO FREEZE: Place the spread in a glass jar and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSodium: 47mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.3mgNET CARBS: 3g
Originally updated December 2022, updated and republished July 2024
