Description
A creamy, dreamy spread that combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with rich peanut flavor, perfect for autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw, unsalted peanuts
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread peanuts on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Let peanuts cool slightly, then transfer to a food processor.
- Blend until creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary (about 5-10 minutes).
- Add pumpkin puree, spices, and sweetener (if using) and blend until fully incorporated.
- Transfer to an airtight jar and refrigerate for 1-2 weeks.
Notes
For a chunkier texture, reserve some peanuts before blending. This peanut butter can also be adapted for dogs by omitting sweeteners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg