This homemade peanut butter is easier to make than you think & tastier than anything you will find at the store! Plus, it's healthier because it's packed with Omega-rich flaxseed, plus hints of coconut and maple syrup.
Hello, friends! I'm currently blogging from Northern California where the weather is beyond beautiful! If you missed yesterday's post you can check out our Memorial Day weekend fun here.
When Mr. Hungry left back home yesterday I did feel just a little bit guilty. I could have easily gone home and came back the next weekend to visit my friend.
As I lay in the upstairs bedroom reading, listening to the wind and the birds the guilt melted away into pure relaxation. It's been a crazy few months, I worked my tail off to keep up with everything, I decided I deserve to enjoy my week.
I deserve to drink wine, eat cherries directly off the tree, and listen to the wind. Because as the essentialism book (<--affiliate link for the book) I just finished on Audible says, "If you don't prioritize your schedule, someone else will." Ain't that the truth.
This peanut butter is sitting in my fridge for when I get back. As you know I incorporate flax for hormone balance with seed cycling. I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate it. The thing that annoys me the most though?
When at the store I see products that have whole (not ground) flaxseed in them. Examples: Trader Joe's Valencia peanut butter, and crunchy Nuttzo. Let's just say those seeds are going out the same way they went in, we literally don't have the capacity to break them down. That is why flaxseed should always be eaten ground.
At Whole Foods the other day I saw a peanut butter jar with flax which also annoyed me because I know they put about 1 tablespoon of flax in the entire jar and then charge way more for it. UGH. So I knew right then and there I was going to make my own!
I also knew that I'd have to give up my quest for "no added oil" in this peanut butter recipe. The flax is so absorbent you have to add some sort of oil to keep it creamy. I think that's why they barely put any in commercial/store bought versions.
I went with coconut oil but that did make it solid in the fridge. If you want it to stay liquid you could use canola oil, but please don't use vegetable oil, thanks.
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Homemade Peanut Butter with Flax
Homemade Peanut Butter with Flax
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups peanuts roasted or unroasted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup GROUND flaxseed
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ C coconut oil +2T coconut oil melted
Instructions
- Add nuts and salt to food processor. Process until a dough like substance appears.
- Stop the food processor, remove the lid and add ground flax, maple syrup, and ¼ cup coconut oil.
- Place the lid back on and turn on the food processor, after about 30 seconds add ¼ cup coconut oil.
- If peanut butter doesn't smooth out to a liquidity butter add more coconut oil 1T at a time until desired consistency is obtained.
Notes
Love peanut butter? Try one of these peanut butter-filled recipes:
Peanut Butter Swirl Breakfast Brownies
Carrie this fit chick says
You know I'm down for anything peanut butter related, hah! These photos are incredible-- so creamy!!
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
me too! Thanks girl!
Patrick@looneyforfood.com says
Peanut butter addict right here! I do enjoy making my own and have never tried adding flax to it. Great recipe and tips!
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
It's a little tricky at first but just know you've got to add the extra oil to smooth it out! That's why I went with coconut oil because it's a super healthy oil!
Mary @ Momma Be Fit says
LOVE homemade peanut butter!! So easy and inexpensive to make. Plus much healthier than the store bought! The addition of coconut oil sounds delicious.
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
It was yummy! Much cheaper than store bought varieties without all the stuff in it!
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
When I first started my wellness journey many years ago, I made the mistake of eating regular flax. It sat like a rock in my stomach and didn't feel good. Now, I know it needs to be ground! This nut butter recipe sounds super simple and delish! Nice work, Kelli. Enjoy your break! 🙂
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Thanks girl! oh ya I totally ate that pb with flax at trader joes all the time....
Bethany says
I love me some peanut butter! Any nut butter for that matter =)
Gloria Diaz says
I love these tips!! I will definitely try these tips!!
Tyler Dean says
Why not add something like peanut or flax oil sillies??? I use peanut oil all the time, great stuff! I would imagine the coconut oil to give it a coconut essence, maybe one does or does not desire this in their peanut butter. I've even used rice bran oil and safflower oil.
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
You could totally do that! I just don't have those on hand and prefer to use ingredients I have on hand more often! Plus, flax oil is highly sensitive to heat and this recipe can get kind of hot when processing. Peanut oil would be a good sub. There wasn't really a coconut essence to it, but I like coconut. Thanks for your suggestions!