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Sprouted Peanut Butter

Prep Time 1 d 22 hrs
Cook Time 15 mins

Equipment

  • High speed blender
  • Colander
  • Cheese Cloth/Muslin Cloth
  • Oven / Stove + Pan for roasting

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanuts
  • water as required for soaking and sprouting

Instructions
 

  • Take the peanuts, wash and soak them for 6 hours
  • Rinse well, wrap in a damp cloth and keep in a colander for 16 hours for sprouting. Do not need to sprout too much, as soon as you see a tiny sprout starts to grow, this is ready to use else they turn a bit bitter. Exact time will depend on the peanuts used and weather conditions. You can check every 2-3 hours.
  • Once they have sprouted, wash them thoroughly as they will have a slimy texture.
  • Shade dry them on a clean cloth for 24-48 hours, can keep under a fan for faster results
  • Once completely dry, roast them on a pan or in the oven until golden brown. I prefer doing this on low heat. Lower the heat, less nutrients are destroyed. Oven will give a more even result. If using an oven, you can set the temperature at 150 for about 15-20 minutes.
  • Allow these to cool down.
  • Now place the peanuts in a colander and give them a good rub to get rid of the skin (if you are using peanuts with skin). You only need to remove what comes off easily. I personally like the taste better if skin is removed and the color is lighter.
  • Transfer to a high speed blender and blend. At first, they will turn into a powder.
  • Keep blending, you may need to keep scraping the edges. It will start to turn creamier and eventually into butter.

Notes

Remove from the blender and transfer to a clean airtight glass jar. It's better to wash the jar with hot water and make sure it is completely dry, to ensure longer shelf life of the peanut butter.
I like to keep this outside the refrigerator as it stays soft. Outside the fridge, it will last a minimum of 2-3 months (longer in cold weather). In the refrigerator, will last at least 1 year.
Keyword butter, peanut butter, vegan butter