Healthy tips to saving money: Healthy Home-made Peanut Butter

[sugarjunkie01]

In my many years of research one of the things I have learned is that you have to grind up flax seed in order to reap the nutritional benefits. Seeds go in, seeds come out. :)

[thewheatguy]

@sugarjunkie01 ~ Very good point. We have actually started to grind them first then throw them in. Also makes it a little less 'crunchy' since we like smooth PB. They were getting ground a bit - but not enough....we'd always find the lone whole seed or so. And yep, goes right through (o:

[16hilltyKMS]

How many cups of peanuts did you use? Could we use wheat germ in place of the flax?

[thewheatguy]

@16hilltyKMS ~ Hi! Sorry for the super slow reply. I'm not getting notices for some reason.

I think you could try wheat germ...but it may make it kind of dry. Give it a little test though.

I eyeball the peanuts every time....It's close to 2 cups.

Let me know if you try wheat germ and how you like it. I'd cut the amount in half at first though....but that's just me.

Best of success!

Donna

[16hilltyKMS]

Is the Stevia optional

[thewheatguy]

@16hilltyKMS ~ Yes the stevia is optional. We just use it to keep the sugar down but still have sweet PB.

You could toy with the sugar amount and see what you like. Honey *can* work but it gives it more of a spun-sugar type consistency.

[felixcruzazul]

holly crap eating homemade peanut butter save me over 60000 dollars a year thank you you save my marriage you save my home and car i now live in Beverly hills and drive a ferrari all because i stop buying peanut butter thank you so much... -.-

[valbakke]

Do you use dry roasted peanuts?

[thewheatguy]

@valbakke - I use roasted but not dry roasted. So it would be regular salted peanuts like in the snack isle.

[tripletsrajoy]

OK I couldn't wait...I had everything on hand and I had to make it. It is fabulous. I'm going to share this video with everyone. I think I'll store mine in the refrigerator only because I already have 2 containers of peanut butter we need to go thru first. Yes I was impatient, I just had to try it. And I'm glad I did.

[thewheatguy]

Oh!!

Haha! I worked my way up to this comment!

So you liked it huh? It does taste better than store-bought and it is less....slimey. (o:

Nice to *meet* a fellow "impulse chef" - I do stuff like that all the time (o:

Best Blessings!

Donna

[tripletsrajoy]

Wow! I'm so excited about this! My first question was already answered about refrigeration. My next question is about the golden flaxseed, is that different thann regular flaxseed? Also, can you mention where you find that big thing of peanuts? Thank you! I'm enjoying all of your videos.

[thewheatguy]

Glad you like it!

Golden Flax is just a type. As far as I know both brown and golden are as healthy for you!

I run a business that is able to get them in large quantities - but that can came from Walmart for around $4.00 (o:

Thank you for your kind words! EnJOY!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[natali20023]

healthier - but has a lot fat in it.

Plus, if you mix the stevia with a bit water before, and add it to the mixer, then the sweet taste spreads even more and you don't need the extra sugar

[thewheatguy]

Yeah - peanuts do contain a lot of fat - but this way there are no addatives and no hydrogenated oils. The sugar adds to the consistancy in my opinion, even more than the 'flavor'.

Thanks for the tips!

Best Blessings!

[cooksalot1]

I used to do this once upon a time. Maybe I should start again now that you've got me thinking about it. I used to blend and taste first before adding any sweeteners. My favorite was adding a little molasses. mmmmm. Yeah, thanks for the reminder.

[thewheatguy]

I like the texture of this better than what is in the jar. My kids prefer it too.

[thedarkravenlords]

:) cool.Peanut butter is quite expensive here (around 7 bucks,so 4.5$)

It will be alot saved money if I make some myself

[thewheatguy]

I hope you give it a try!

We like the texture and taste much better than anyting in a jar too!

Saving money AND liking it more, can't beat that!

Thanks for your kind comment! It is greatly appreciated!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[n2viewing]

Do you have to refrigerate the homeade peanut butter? I was wondering since flax seed oil goes rancid easily. How long does yours keep?

[ShelterDogs]

I usually buy Smart Balance peanut butter. It contains flaxseed oil and is the healthiest brand of peanut butter I know of. It says on the container "No refrigeration necessary." So I don't see how thewheatguy's version would either.

The only time I've seen a peanut butter container say to refrigerate is the "unblanched" kind I bought from Trader Joe's. Boy was that a pain in the butt, scooping cold hard peanut butter out each time!

[thewheatguy]

You know I couldn't agree more! Hard peanut butter that you have to stir to combine oils (while it's hard) and then try to spread....nope...not gonna happen.

With this recipe the oils don't separate at all...so no stirring either! (o:

You're right - I don't refridgerate it...

Blessings!

Donna (aka: thewheatguy)

[ShelterDogs]

Hi Donna. Thanks for your kind reply. I'm actually switching from SmartBalance Peanut Butter to Stop & Shop Natural PB ($2.29) and back to Trader Joe's Natural PB ($1.79). The main reason is that these are cheaper. Initially, I switched to these because I was worried about the "palm fruit oil" in the SmartBalance ingredients. I have now since learned that palm fruit oil is entirely different from palm oil. SmartBalance addresses this on their website FAQ.

[2bluelashes]

Great !!

Would never have thought of

making it !!

[thewheatguy]

Hi!

It never crossed my mind until all the peanut butter recalls. So, that's why I thought I'd share...

The amount of PB we eat in this house and I'd never thought of it either...

Thanks for posting!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[sberrysrtcake]

Thanks for the hint. I have a question, can you use the packet Stevia instead of the liquid? What is the ratio from liquid to powder? thanks so much.

[thewheatguy]

I've not checked the ratio, but I use 9 drops in my coffee and it takes two packets to get it as sweet as the 9 drops do...so...I'd say start with 3 packets. It should work.

I'd love to hear how it goes!

Blessing,

Donna

[LoveMyPhilly]

I like how you stated "one thing used multiple ways". I'm always looking to cut down on my grocery costs and your videos really help with that. 5 stars!

[thewheatguy]

Sorry so late getting back to you...hope to be on youtube more soon....

Thank you for your kind encouragment! It's nice to hear they are being helpful!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[gpd387]

How much peanuts were used in the recipe, I heard measurements for everything else but not the peanuts...or does it really matter?

[thewheatguy]

Sorry so long with my reply...hope to be on youtube more soon....

It's about 2-3 cups of peanuts. I've not measured exactly because my first attempt at it, I just dumped in half the can. So I eye-ball it and go from there.

Hope this helps!

Best Blessings!

[ryanas]

hi

whats the name of that sweetener that you added?

[thewheatguy]

I use a liquid Stevia extract that I purchase on line at puritans pride.

In my opinoin it is the best tasting stevia with no overpowering flavor other than sweet like sugar.

no calories and natural - yay!

Thanks for asking and for watching!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[wonderwoman27229]

Love this video !! My kids will love making this stuff and eating it ! :-)

[thewheatguy]

Thank you for your kind encouraging words! I hope you all have fun making and eating this!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[thewheatguy]

Thanks for the comment...so...have you tried it yet?

I have to make more today...my daughter made the last batch a few days ago and it's gone already!

Let me know how it turns out! (o:

Best Blessings!

Donna

[OhItsJustMe2]

Good Video!

[thewheatguy]

Thank you much!

(o:

Best Blessings!

Donna

[hawaii8087]

This is so neat donna. This makes p.butter so much healthier with that hydrogenated crap in it!

Honestly, i don't care for the peanut taste but i use it in some recipes every once in a while so i think i will make small batches. Think it will work in a blender?

I keep meaning to buy stevia but its so pricey for a little bottle and i never see it go on sale. I'll make the splurge one day but i love my grocery bill coming out to $30 a week. Feels so good. :)

Thanks Donna! :)

[thewheatguy]

Hi!

(sorry, I've been pre-occupied with my mom in the hospital, so I'm late on repies, all is well though).

I bet you might like the taste of this PB though it is a bit different, but fresher.

I get stevia at puritans pride (the liquid extract) and it last FOR THE LONGEST TIME cuz you only use a few drops at a time.

Good for you on the grocery bill! Keep it up!

The Fettucini video I promiesed is NEXT - YAY!

[thewheatguy]

Hi!

Good question.

We have NOT stored it in the fridge. It doesn't seem to separate like the 'natural' store bought - and since we never stored peanuts in the fridge, I figured this was fine in the pantry just like them. So little ingredients in there. BUT we DO go through it pretty quick around here - so if it is going to last more than 2 weeks, it wouldn't hurt....but it will be harder to spread.

Good question!

Thanks for asking it!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[juliann031388]

do you need to store the peanut butter in the refrigerator?