How to Make Peanut Butter! An Easy, Healthy Recipe!

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being healthier.

Start by adding 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a Vitamix or food processor.

Add 2 cups of roasted peanuts to the blender.

Start the blender on low and then increase to high, using a tamper to push down the peanuts if necessary.

Once blended, add another 2 cups of peanuts, bringing the total to 4 cups, and blend again starting on low and increasing to high.

Add 2 more cups of peanuts for a total of 6 cups and blend until creamy.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and blend again until incorporated.

Taste the peanut butter to check for saltiness, adjusting if necessary.

Pour the peanut butter into a dish with an airtight lid.

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