Simple At-Home THC Peanut Butter Recipe

THC peanut butter recipe
By Andrew Ward Published December 16th, 2024

Fact-checked by Alexandra Arnett, MS

Key Takeaways

  • THC peanut butter is an easy-to-make, versatile edible perfect for adding cannabis to your diet.
  • Dietary swaps make this recipe accessible to many.
  • Put the peanuts in a blender or food processor and pulse to chop > Remove 1/2 cup > Blend twice for 60 sec. stopping in-between to scrape the sides > Add honey, THC-infused oil, and salt > Blend until smooth > Return chopped nuts and pulse to mix > Scrape from blender and enjoy!

Peanut butter is a beloved staple worldwide. It's a versatile ingredient that pairs well with just about anything and is equally satisfying on its own. Its creamy texture, rich flavor, and varying degrees of smoothness make it a favorite for sandwiches, smoothies, baking, and beyond. 

For cannabis enthusiasts, it possesses another unique appeal: its ability to make for one deliciously potent edible. And unlike more common edibles like gummies or brownies, THC-infused peanut butter packs a more nutritious punch while minimizing the sugar content. 

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Why Make THC Peanut Butter?

Edibles are one of the most popular cannabis consumption methods today. Offering long-lasting effects while eliminating any concerns on the lungs and throat caused by smoking, THC peanut butter particularly stands out among edible options. Simple, versatile, and much less sugar than most options, there’s much to love. 

Patients managing painful conditions such as chronic pain or anxiety have been known to benefit from the more pronounced, prolonged effects edibles deliver. And like most edibles, discreet nature allows for consumption just about anywhere. 

Peanut butter’s high-fat content makes it an ideal carrier for THC, allowing for efficient absorption into the bloodstream. It also pairs well with numerous fruits, baked goods, and sauces and serves as a protein-packed snack that can be eaten independently. Its versatility and nutritional benefits make peanut butter a go-to choice for many people, cannabis-infused or otherwise. 

What You'll Need to Make Weed Peanut Butter

What you need to make THC peanut butter

A few ingredients and some common household tools should do the trick for at-home endeavors.

Ingredients and Tools:

  • Grinder: Optional but helpful – can also break buds by hand or using similar tools.
  • Cannabis flower: Decarbed and finely ground.
  • Shelled Roasted Peanuts: You need at least 2 cups of roasted peanuts removed from the shells and internal skin.
  • Infused oil: Coconut oil infused with cannabis enhances the recipe. Other oils can be used, but this is determined by personal preference. 
  • Honey
  • Salt
  • Common kitchen supplies:
    • Mixing bowl
    • Spoon
    • Blender, food processor, or spice grinder 

How Much Weed Do You Need?

Dosing is vital to avoid accidentally overindulging in this latest snack or treat. An edible dosage calculator can help home cooks avoid overdosing on the potency.

Every strain contains a different THC content, and everyone’s response varies, so adjust using an edible dosage calculator as needed. A reference starting point is 1 gram of flower per tablespoon of infused oil, using 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons for this recipe.  If the flower were 20% THC, and since this recipe makes about 1 ½ cups of infused peanut butter or 24 servings of one tbsp, each serving would be around 16.67 mg THC.

In any case, the recipe is flexible and easy to adjust. When increasing the cannabis used, be sure to scale the ingredients up to match the desired potency. 

THC Peanut Butter: The Ingredients

THC peanut butter ingredients

Most grocery stores should have the ingredients needed to make homemade peanut butter.

  • 2 cups (16 oz.) shelled and skinned roasted peanuts
  • 2 tsp natural honey (you can also enhance the potency by using infused honey)
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1 ½ - 2 tbsp THC-infused oil

Dietary Adaptations

While delicious and healthy to most, peanut butter is a known risk to anyone with nut allergies. Additionally, its contents may not agree with everyone’s dietary guidelines. Fortunately, several swaps can help address some of these issues:

Nut Allergy 

Sunflower seeds may be safe alternatives. They offer a similar texture and still-pleasant taste to the original recipe. Adjust as necessary based on individual allergies.

Vegan

Swapping honey for maple syrup helps ensure the recipe aligns with plant-based dietary needs. 

Gluten-Free

This recipe is naturally gluten-free. However, double-check that none of the ingredients have been in a facility where cross-contamination may occur.

How to Make THC Peanut Butter

Step 1: Pulse the Nuts

Transfer the peanuts to a food processor or blender and pulse several times until they are just chopped. To make chunky peanut butter, remove ½ cups of chopped nuts and set them aside.

Step 2: Blend

Run the blender or food processor for 60 seconds. Stop and scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl. Repeat for another 60 seconds, stopping to scrape the bottom and sides again. 

Step 3: Add In Other Ingredients

At this point, the nuts should start clumping together—not quite a nut butter, but something close. Run the blender or food processor one more time for another 60 seconds. Now, it should look like a very thick, glossy, soft nut butter.

Sprinkle the honey, salt, infused oil, and any other additions over the peanut butter.

Step 4: Process Until Smooth

Continue blending or processing the butter until completely smooth. It may be grittier than store-bought butter, but it should be smooth enough to be spreadable. At this point, you can taste and add more salt or any other extras to taste. 

If you reserved some of the nuts for chunky nut butter, add them in now. Pulse a few times to incorporate throughout.

Step 5: Scrape, Enjoy, and Store

Cover the new peanut butter in an airtight container before refrigerating. It can not be used immediately!

The Best Way to Store Your Freshly Made THC Peanut Butter

How to store THC peanut butter

Jars of peanut butter typically can stay in a room-temperature cabinet once opened. That, however, isn’t the case with THC-infused peanut butter. Unlike the non-infused variety, weed peanut butter should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness and potency for up to three weeks. 

Refrigeration is key to all foods, especially those infused with cannabis. The fridge's cooling power helps slow the growth of bacteria and mold, keeping the food safe to consume for a prolonged period. Anyone looking to extend the freshness of their food for weeks or even months can try freezing portions in silicone molds or ice cube trays. 

Proper storage in a cool, dark place is always key to preventing THC degradation. Exposure to heat, light, or air causes THC to break down into the cannabinoid CBN, known for its sedative effects. More so, THC degradation reduces the potency, as CBN is known to produce lesser effects compared to THC.

By adhering to these storage practices, THC peanut butter remains potent, flavorful, and ready for use whenever needed.

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