Give your classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches a bright, fruity upgrade with this beautiful pink homemade strawberry peanut butter. Raw peanuts, freeze-dried strawberries, and a touch of agave blend into a sweet, creamy spread that is simple, fun, and full of strawberry flavor.
Homemade peanut butter is one of those kitchen projects that feels a little special, but it is surprisingly easy to make. This homemade strawberry peanut butter takes a simple peanut butter recipe and turns it into something colorful, sweet, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a quick spoonful straight from the jar. The combination of roasted peanuts and freeze-dried strawberries creates a naturally fruity spread with a gorgeous pink tint and a rich, nutty base.
The best part is that you only need a few ingredients. Raw shelled peanuts are roasted until fragrant, then blended with powdered freeze-dried strawberries. A little agave syrup adds sweetness, while neutral oil can be added if your peanut butter needs help becoming smooth and spreadable. The result is creamy, dreamy, and ideal for anyone who loves the flavor of peanut butter with strawberry jelly.
If you have never made peanut butter at home before, this recipe is a great place to start. The process is simple: roast, cool, powder, and blend. At first, the peanuts may look crumbly in the food processor, but with enough blending, they will release their natural oils and turn into a smooth spread. Adding the strawberry powder early helps distribute the flavor evenly, so every bite has that sweet berry note.
Freeze-dried strawberries are especially useful in this recipe because they bring concentrated strawberry flavor without adding extra liquid. Fresh strawberries would make the peanut butter watery and would change the texture, but freeze-dried berries blend into a fine powder that mixes beautifully with the peanuts. This is what gives the spread its pretty pink color and fruity taste while keeping it thick and creamy.
This strawberry peanut butter is wonderful in a classic PB&J sandwich, but it is just as good in other easy snacks. Spread it over a crusty slice of bread, swirl it into breakfast toast, or roll it inside a tortilla with a banana for a quick sweet-and-salty bite. It also makes a fun base for peanut butter cookies if you want to experiment with a fruity twist. Of course, there is nothing wrong with enjoying it by the spoonful, especially while it is freshly blended and extra fragrant.
Another reason to love homemade peanut butter is how customizable it can be. You can adjust the agave depending on how sweet you want the spread, and you can control the texture by blending longer for a smoother finish or stopping a little earlier for a more rustic consistency. If your food processor is working too hard, add the oil slowly and only as needed. A small amount can make the mixture easier to blend without overpowering the peanut and strawberry flavor.
This homemade strawberry peanut butter is a fun, colorful spread that brings a fresh twist to a pantry favorite. If you enjoy peanut butter and strawberry jam together, this recipe is a delicious way to combine those flavors in one jar.
Use it for breakfast, pack it into sandwiches, serve it with bread or fruit, or keep it on hand for an easy snack. It is simple enough for a weekend cooking project and special enough to make an everyday peanut butter sandwich feel new again.
Homemade Strawberry Peanut Butter
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw peanuts shelled
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 2-3 tablespoons agave syrup
- ¼ cup neutral oil such as peanut oil, optional
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spread the shelled raw peanuts in a single even layer. Roast for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
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Let the roasted peanuts cool to room temperature before blending. Cooling helps protect the texture of the peanut butter and makes the mixture easier to handle.
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While the peanuts cool, place the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor and blend until they become a fine powder. Transfer the strawberry powder to a bowl and set it aside.
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Add the cooled peanuts and strawberry powder to the food processor. Blend until the mixture turns smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick or the processor struggles, add the agave syrup, then drizzle in the neutral oil a little at a time until the peanut butter reaches your preferred texture.
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Transfer the homemade strawberry peanut butter to a large jar. Store it in the refrigerator or at room temperature, and enjoy it on toast, sandwiches, fruit, or straight from the spoon.