5 Minute Homemade Peanut Butter
By Kate Horney
Confession: I’m a peanut-butter-a-holic. Yes, it’s a real condition…
Unfortunately, like many man made products we consume, the peanut-butter on our grocery shelves today is far from natural or good for fat loss.
Traditional peanut butter – the “normal” kind that we’re accustomed to – is often loaded with trans-fat. Trans-fat keeps the oil from separating and is good for aesthetics and ease of use, but is terrible for our health. It’s been said that after consumption, trans-fat may even become a plastic that changes the structure of our cells…our bodies basically become “partially hydrogenated!” (YUCK!) Whether or not this is the case, it’s not a risk I’d like to take.
So….try some homemade peanut butter instead! It’s quick (less than 5 minutes) and is soooooo good!
The texture is just like “normal” peanut butter! Cut up some fresh apples or carrots with 2 Tablespoons of your homemade peanut butter…and VOILA! You’ve got an easy – and very satisfying – fat loss snack or meal.
5 Minute Homemade Peanut-Butter
Ingredients:
- 4 cups raw peanuts
- 3 tablespoons olive or coconut oil
- a pinch of sea salt
- (optional Stevia for a sweeter taste)
Directions:
- Place all ingredients in the Vita-Mix or food processor.
- Start at around Variable 3, and gradually increase the power. Insert the tamper through the lid. Use the tamper to push the nuts into the blades.
- Stop regularly to test the peanut butter for desired texture.
- Warning: Do not process it for too long or the mixture will over-heat. You can feel if it’s getting too hot…(Been there, done that… oops!)
ENJOY!
Want more quick & easy (less than 20 minutes!!) fat loss friendly recipes? Check out my 15 Favorite Recipes! Fat loss friendly homemade ketchup, easy avocado pesto, almond butter granola and more…