Honey Roasted Peanut Butter Recipe

Peanut butter is one of my favorite spreads. And honey roasted peanut butter? Well, it’s an even better version of the classic! With a hint of sweetness from the honey, and a rich, toasted flavor from roasting the peanuts, you’ll want to put this on your toast every morning.

Add in how quick, easy, and healthy this peanut butter recipe is, and you might find yourself keeping a jar around at all times. I like to serve mine on quinoa almond flour bread, with chia seed jam.

Is It Worth Making Peanut Butter From Scratch?

Yes! Here are some reasons why I love making this peanut butter recipe:

• So quick and easy! Just 20 minutes and a handful of ingredients are all it takes to make creamy, dreamy peanut butter at home.
• Healthier than store-bought. You control the ingredients—no unnecessary oils, preservatives, or added sugars here
• Customizable to your taste. Prefer it chunky? Add a dash of cinnamon? A little chili kick? The possibilities are endless
• Budget-friendly. Making it yourself is often cheaper than buying specialty peanut butters.
• Fresh, roasted flavor. The honey-roasted peanuts give this spread an incredible depth you just can’t get from store brands.
• Versatile and delicious. Use it on toast, in smoothies, drizzled over oatmeal, or straight off the spoon.

What You’ll Need

This simple homemade peanut butter recipe only has a few ingredients. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the article to find the exact quantities for each ingredient.

• Organic peanuts
• Raw honey
• Salt
• Coconut oil

Why Use Coconut Oil?

Coconut oil isn’t always necessary with this honey roasted peanut butter recipe, but it can often help out. Sometimes peanuts, especially after roasting, don’t have quite enough oil in them to make a creamy peanut butter. Adding a little coconut oil can provide the extra bit of oil needed to end up with a smooth texture.  

How to Make Honey Roasted Peanut Butter

Ever wonder how to make peanut butter at home? It's easier than you think! This recipe only has a few steps, and it takes just 20 minutes to make. Here’s how to do it. 

• Flavor the peanuts. Put the peanuts on a baking sheet that will fit in a toaster oven. Add the honey and salt on top, and stir until everything is mixed.
• Toast. Place the peanuts in a toaster oven for 5 minutes. 

• Blend. Transfer the peanuts to a food processor, and blend on a high speed until the peanut butter is completely smooth. 

• Add the oil. If the peanut butter isn’t getting creamy, add the coconut oil and continue blending. 
• Finish. Scoop the peanut butter into a glass jar, and you’re all set to eat this sweet and salty nut butter. 

Variation Ideas

This honey peanut butter is pretty perfect as is, but you can change up the recipe depending on what you're craving. Here are a few of my favorite variations on homemade peanut butter.

• Agave peanut butter. Agave has a similar flavor to honey, so this is a good variation if you don’t eat honey. Simply replace the honey with agave, and you’re good to go.
• Maple syrup peanut butter. Maple syrup has a richer, more complex flavor than honey, and it’s a little bit sweeter too. If that sounds up your alley, just replace the honey in the recip with maple syrup. 
• Chunky peanut butter. If you prefer chunky peanut butter to creamy peanut butter, you can easily make it with this recipe. All you need to do is reserve some of the peanuts after roasting them. Chop up the reserved peanuts, and stir them into the blended ones. 
• Cinnamon honey roasted peanut butter. For a nice fall flavor, add a little bit of cinnamon with the salt and honey before roasting the peanuts.
• Chili peanut butter. Chilis and honey go together wonderfully, and so do chilis and peanuts. For a peanut butter that has some kick, add a sprinkle of chili powder to the salt and honey before roasting the peanuts. 

Ways to Use Honey Roasted Peanut Butter

There are many different ways to use this creamy, homemade peanut butter. Here are a few of my favorites.

• Spread atop some fresh bread or toast. Slather it on warm toast or a bagel for a quick, flavorful breakfast or snack.
• Mixed into a smoothie. Toss it into a banana or chocolate smoothie for a protein-packed boost.
• On top of some granola.
• Added to some oatmeal. Add a spoonful to your morning oats for extra creaminess and a hint of nutty sweetness.
• Slathered on some banana bread. It's hard to resist the combination of banana and peanut butter!
• Dip for fruit. Pair it with apple slices, bananas, or strawberries for a satisfying snack.
• Top pancakes or waffles. Drizzle over a stack of protein pancakes or protein waffles instead of syrup for a nutty twist.
• Swirl into yogurt. Mix it into plain or vanilla yogurt for added flavor and creaminess.
• Drizzle over ice cream. Warm it up slightly and pour it over vanilla or chocolate ice cream for an indulgent topping.
• Make energy balls. My energy ball recipe uses almond butter, but you could swap that out for this peanut butter.
• Eat it by the spoonful. Let’s be real—sometimes the best way to enjoy it is straight from the jar!