Homemade Coconut Peanut Butter [+Video]

This is the recipe you never knew you were missing! Creamy homemade coconut peanut butter is a little bit of heaven on earth and you can make it in 5 minutes or less!

A trip to Hawaii last year was the perfect end to our daughter’s senior year of high school. We had an awesome time and came home inspired to make a few things at home, starting with the coconut peanut butter.

At Waialua Bakery in Haleiwa I sampled a coconut peanut butter that I’ve been craving ever since. In fact, if you know where I can get Coconut Peanut Butter let me know because it is sooo delicious! I immediately began testing at home and found out that 1. you need to use the right coconut, always dried, never fresh and 2. slather it on everything!!!

What Do I Need to Make Coconut Peanut Butter?

This homemade peanut butter recipe only takes 5 ingredients and I love knowing exactly what is going into a recipe. Here is what you will need:

• Bare Toasted Coconut Chips: These can be found at most grocery stores – Walmart, Kroger, Harmon’s, Target, and Amazon of course!
• Unsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts: Make sure the peanuts are roasted and not raw and you’ll definitely want unsalted.
• Vanilla: adds flavor
• Salt: enhances all the flavors
• Brown Sugar: adds a touch of sweetness, maple sugar could also be used

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card down below. This is meant to just be an overview of items you will need.

How to Make Coconut Peanut Butter

You won’t find an easier recipe to make! Grab a blender, a rubber spatula and some measuring cups and spoons…

1. Blend: Add the coconut chips to a blender and blend until grainy.
2. Cream: Add the peanuts and blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides if needed to get all those peanuts blended.
3. Finish: Add the few remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

The recipe card can be found down below with all the ingredients and instructions. You can also print or save the recipe there.

How to Use Coconut Peanut Butter

I use this peanut butter with coconut wherever I can think of. It is so dang good! My typical go-to is on top of lightly toasted multi-grain bread. Sometimes I just have the toast plain with the peanut butter only and other times I’ll load it up with sliced fruit and other toppings. Here are some other ideas:

Can I Use Peanut Butter Instead of Peanuts?

Yes, you can definitely just use store bought creamy peanut butter. It will be sweeter because peanut butter has a lot of sugar in it. Natural peanut butter would be a less sweet option.

Tips and Tricks

Use dry roasted peanut for the best results. When they are blended, they are smoother than raw peanuts are. Roasted peanuts also have a deeper peanut flavor.

If you can’t find Bare Toasted Coconut Chips, any dehydrated coconut chip should work.

When you’re making the peanut butter, stop the blender occasionally and scrape down sides with rubber spatula if needed.

Stir the coconut peanut butter before each use as the natural oils will separate as it sits.

How Long Does Coconut Peanut Butter Last?

Store coconut peanut butter in an airtight container and room temp or in fridge. It will keep for about a month at room temperature or up to 3 months in the refrigerator. I don’t recommend freezing it.

Imagine spreading the velvety richness of freshly made coconut peanut butter onto a warm slice of toast. With every bite, you savor the perfect balance of smooth, creamy peanuts and the tropical sweetness of coconut. It’s a luscious, nutty treat that you never knew you were missing! It takes me right back to Hawaii…paradise!

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