I’m pretty sure I don’t have to twist your arm to try this one! Slightly sweet, slightly salty, peanut butter with raisins mixed in for good measure! This cinnamon raisin peanut butter is everything I love in one jar!
I always get a little sad when I walk down the nut butter aisle of the grocery store, especially if it is a “specialty store” where I’m expected to spend $7-$12 on peanut butter. And all the flavors sound so good, White Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Cookie infused heaven. Ok maybe I made the last one up, but really how’s a girl going to save money this way?
So I did what I always do, ventured out to make my own! Have you tried the dark chocolate peanut butter yet? I just love making it homemade! The plus side is I can make as much as I want and I can control the ingredients. The downside, I can make as much of this as I want… very dangerous if you know me 🙂 Luckily I’ve been able to keep my spoon from directly diving into this jar every time I open the fridge (it’s like every other time, just being honest here). But this cinnamon raisin peanut butter is so good, it can’t be wrong!
When Dave and I first started dating, I made some smart remark about not being able to trust someone that didn’t like sushi (Dave doesn’t like sushi just FYI), and he quickly responded back “I don’t trust someone that doesn’t like peanut butter”. Well ladies and gentlemen, that just sealed the deal for me 😉 I know I’m so easy to win over 🙂 I digress. Needless to say, we make a ton of homemade nut butters here. This has been my most recent obsession. Let’s make it yours too!
Here is a quick tip. Check the ingredients on your peanuts, especially the “dry roasted” ones! I made the mistake of not checking and one of the containers I brought home had a mix of spices like onion power and garlic powder on them. Not good peanut butter there! Just wanted to save you from that confusion! I picked my peanuts up at Target for about $5 for a big container. I try to stock up when they are on sale 🙂 Trader Joe’s has a good selection as well!
See how easy it is to make this Cinnamon Raisin Peanut butter!
Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the peanuts.
- Turn on your processor and allow the peanuts to puree 3-4 minutes. It will take them a minute to get started but you will quickly see them transform.
- Once you have decided the peanuts are creamy. Turn off food process and scrape down edges with spatula. Add cinnamon and stevia. Puree again until incorporated (30 seconds or more).
- Add 1 tbs of raisins. Process at least 20 seconds.
- Add last tablespoon of raisins and just pulse 2-3 times to get them combined.
- Pour into a glass container with an airtight lid.
- Store in fridge. Enjoy!
Nutrition
What about you?
- Do you have a nut butter obsession?
- What is your favorite flavor of nut butter?
- Ever make your own peanut butter?
Wendy
January 29, 2015 at 11:53 pmCan you use Honey instead of Stevia or just omit it altogether?
Sam
January 30, 2015 at 7:58 amWendy, you could certainly use honey or omit the sweetener all together instead of using stevia. To get the same sweetness, you will likely need a tablespoon of honey. Enjoy!
Wendy
January 30, 2015 at 8:12 amThank you Sam 🙂
Sam
January 30, 2015 at 8:19 amAnytime! Enjoy it!!
Tammy Doiel
January 28, 2015 at 5:41 pmWhat a great idea–and healthy too! Thanks for linking up to last week’s Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesdays Party. I’ve pinned your post to the Tasty Tuesdays’ Pinterest Board.
Carlee @cookingwithcarlee
January 25, 2015 at 10:24 amYummy! A little of this on some homemade toast would be a perfect treat!
Sam
January 25, 2015 at 11:34 amCarlee, that sounds amazing, I agree!
Jenny
January 24, 2015 at 1:36 pmThis recipes looks phenomenal! I can’t wait to try it! And I love that it uses stevia. 🙂 TY!
Sam
January 24, 2015 at 8:13 pmJenny, thanks I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Stephanie
January 24, 2015 at 10:37 amThis sounds amazing! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
cathy
January 22, 2015 at 9:31 pmYummy, Yummy, Yummy! 🙂 What a great idea, you wouldn’t have to twist my arm either to enjoy this either! Saying hello from #$theweekendsocial!
Cathy
Sam
January 25, 2015 at 11:40 amCathy thanks! I just checked out your lasagna soup – omg yum!
Chaitali
January 20, 2015 at 9:51 pmYum! This looks great! I can’t believe I’ve never thought of making peanut butter at home before. How long do you think you can keep it for?
Sam
January 21, 2015 at 12:31 amChaitali, it will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few weeks. It never lasts that long at my house though! Have fun experimenting with your own favorite flavors!
Jess @hellotofit
January 20, 2015 at 4:47 pmI haven’t been too adventurous with PB (I usually just get JIF Natural or Whole Foods brand), but this cinnamon-raisin PB looks SO. GOOD. Thanks!!
Sam
January 21, 2015 at 12:34 amJess, the natural stuff is my go-to but I like playing around in the kitchen, especially with peanut butter! Have fun experimenting 🙂
Lean Lena
January 20, 2015 at 12:28 pmPeople in my house have a very unhealthy addiction to peanut butter! I think I’m going to use this recipe to get what I want out of them 😉
Thanks for sharing with Tasty Tuesday this week, Sam 🙂
Sam
January 21, 2015 at 12:35 amLena, I love the way you think!! 🙂 Thanks for hosting Tasty Tuesday – see you next week!!
Mike@TheIronYou
January 20, 2015 at 9:28 amI never had PB with raisins in it. I’m intrigued now, guess I’ll have to give this recipe a try asap!
Sam
January 21, 2015 at 12:36 amMike, it’s pretty awesome! Don’t blame me when you are addicted though 🙂
Farrah
January 19, 2015 at 9:49 pmI wish I had a food processor! I have a whole ton of peanut butter, so I may just try throwing in raisins and cinnamon and will see how that goes! 😛 This sounds delicious! <3
Sam
January 21, 2015 at 12:37 amFarrah, you have the right idea! I think that would work perfectly! Enjoy it girl 🙂
Renee @ Bendiful Blog
January 19, 2015 at 9:38 pmYes please for nut butters! I will eat them all. Except I don’t always like when they have a maple flavor? weird right?
Sam
January 21, 2015 at 12:38 amRenee, I’m a big on bacon flavor, so I feel you on the maple. 🙂 Yay for a fellow nut butter lover!
Kat
January 19, 2015 at 6:49 pmMy nut butter obsession is legit out of control. I rarely ever buy the specialty nut butters unless they are on sale because as you said, they cost an arm and a leg! I love making my own nut butters anyway, that way I can come up with whatever combos I want!
Sam
January 21, 2015 at 12:40 amKat, do you have any favorites you would like to share? Making your own is definitely the way to go!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
January 19, 2015 at 6:20 pmCinnamon raisin pb is my favorite flavor! I am a die-hard fan of Wild Friend’s cinnamon raisin pb! But I always add loads more of my own cinnamon to it as well! haha!
Sam
January 21, 2015 at 12:41 amRebecca, oh that does sound so good. I love the cinnamon flavor with the peanuts – it’s just heavenly! Thanks for stopping by!
Tina Muir
January 19, 2015 at 4:25 pmOoooh this would be dangerous for me! I make my own peanut butter, and I have to agree with you, its SO worth it! Haven’t made experimental ones yet, but this would be a good place to start 🙂 Thanks for joining us for meatless monday!
Sarah
January 19, 2015 at 11:23 amI love nut butter!! My favorite nut butter depends on my mood, I have so many favorites! We have made peanut butter but often we make other butters like cashew, pistachio, almond, or blends.
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment
January 19, 2015 at 9:38 amThere is a cashew butter that I absolutey love I bought a few months ago at Whole Foods. It was so good – Scott and I devoured the jar in record time. Of course it was incredibly expensive and I haven’t seen it on sale again. But I think about it quite frequently. Lol. Thanks for the homemade recipe!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner
January 19, 2015 at 9:01 amoh yummy yum! You definitely wouldn’t want onions and garlic in there LOL. Who knew? Thanks for linking up with us today for MM and bringing your fun recipe