Step 1

If you don't have roasted peanuts, preheat your oven to 350°F and spread the raw peanuts out on a baking sheet. Bake them until they're turning golden brown, about 10 minutes. By using roasted peanuts, you'll end up with a deeper, richer flavor, but it's up to you! We like it both ways.

Step 2

Once the peanuts are roasted, add them and your preferred amount of salt to a high-speed blender or food processor. Pulse or turn on low for 1 minute to grind the nuts together into a gritty-looking mixture. Stop and scrape down the sides and bottom with a spatula or spoon.

Step 3

Then, turn the blender or food processor back on to continue mixing for another 1-2 minutes. It will look like a dry peanut clump at this point. Don't you worry, we're not done yet!

Step 4

Stop and scrape down the sides and bottom once more, then blend again until the mixture starts to appear smooth and glossy, about 2-3 minutes. You're going to be shocked at the transformation at this point.

Step 5

Last but not least, add in any other optional flavors you want and blend to combine. Transfer your homemade peanut butter to a jar or a container for storage!