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    Wild Peanut Butter

    Published: Jan 18, 2021 · by Veronika Sykorova · This post may contain affiliate links · 28 Comments

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    Delicious Wild Peanut Butter made with wild peanuts. A little milder than regular peanut butter and super easy to make at home. You'll love this nut butter!

    Wild Jungle Peanut Butter in a glass jar on a white plate. With a spoon in the jar.

    What makes this recipe special?

    The Wild Jungle Peanuts make this nut butter extra special and so different than your regular peanut butter you can buy in the store!

    Wild peanuts are a healthier peanut variety and we know eating wild foods and foraging is known to have many health benefits.

    Good news! You don't have to run around the Amazon forest looking for these but you can still enjoy their benefits and awesome taste!

    Wild Peanuts on a black background.

    What's the difference between regular peanuts and Wild Peanuts?

    Jungle Peanuts have a milder taste than regular peanuts and their skin has purple strikes on the skins. They are much prettier than their domesticated siblings.

    I actually prefer wild peanut butter over the cultivated variety because regular peanut butter always tasted so overwhelming to me.

    The flavor of these is similar but much nicer and it still goes well with jam. Spread it on toast with this chia strawberry jam, it's awesome!

    4 process shots of making wild peanut butter

    Wild Jungle Peanuts Q&A:

    Where do Wild Peanuts come from?

    Wild Jungle Peanuts are an heirloom variety of the cultivated peanuts we're so used to seeing everywhere. They originated in South America in the Amazon jungles.

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    Wild Jungle Peanuts remain true to how peanuts and the plant itself originally looked thousands of years ago. Regular peanuts are actually heavily cultivated to all look and taste the same.

    Where to buy Wild Jungle Peanuts?

    Depending where you live, wild peanuts might be difficult to find. I like buying them online. My favorite two brands are Wilderness Poets and Sunfood.

    Is it safe to eat unroasted peanuts?

    Yes! It's perfectly safe to eat unroasted peanuts. This is true for both the Wild Jungle Peanuts and the cultivated peanuts.

    Are Wild Jungle Peanuts Healthy?

    The nutritional value is fairly similar when you compare wild peanuts to regular peanuts but the wild variety is healthier because it doesn't develop the invisible mold regular peanuts tend to develop while in grocery stores due to all the processing. The molds are actually what most people are allergic to instead of the actual peanuts. (This is not medical advice. Always consult a doctor before changing your diet.)

    Can you add a sweeter to the Wild Peanut Butter?

    Yes, definitely. Use dry sweetener (brown sugar, coconut sugar, date sugar, or maple sugar), not liquid. Liquid sweetener is going to react with the fat in the peanuts and it's gonna thicken the peanut butter a lot and it's going to be much stickier.

    A hand holding a tost with peanut butter and berry chia jam

    Wild Peanut Butter recipes to try:

    • Vegan Wild Peanut Butter Strawberry Milkshake
    • Thai Power Bowl with Wild Peanut Butter Dressing
    Wild Jungle Peanut Butter in a glass jar on a white plate.
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    Wild Jungle Peanut Butter in a glass jar on a white plate.

    Wild Peanut Butter

    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 9 reviews
    • Author: The Healthful Ideas
    • Prep Time: 20 mins
    • Cook Time: 20 mins
    • Total Time: 40 mins
    • Yield: 1 ½ cup 1x
    • Category: nut butter
    • Method: Roasting
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Switch from regular store-bought peanut butter to this delicious homemade wild Peanut Butter. Incredibly easy and delicious


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 3 cups raw wild peanuts
    • ¼ tsp sea salt (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (325°F).
    2. Roast the peanuts for 20 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
    3. Let them cool down.
    4. Remove most of the skins using a clean towel or a paper towel (it's ok if you don’t get all of them off).
    5. Add the nuts into a food processor and process until creamy. This can take anywhere from 10-20 minutes. You might need to scrape down the sides a couple of times.
    6. To make crunchy peanut butter, add ¼ cup of the nuts to the food processor first, pulse a few times, add to a small bowl, and set aside. Process the rest of the nuts into smooth nut butter, then add the ¼ cup of pulsed peanuts and process for just a few seconds to incorporate.
    7. Store in an airtight glass jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

    Notes

    You can use this recipe to make regular peanut butter too if you can't find wild peanuts.

    If you want to add a sweetener, add a dry sweetener of choice, not liquid. Coconut sugar, brown sugar, date sugar, or maple sugar are great options.

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    Comments

    1. Marie, Mamma's Cooking says

      May 25, 2017 at 1:20 pm

      I've never tried wild peanuts! I will definitely have to try this! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Veronika | thehealthfulideas says

        May 26, 2017 at 12:06 pm

        They're awesome, hope you like it! :)

        Reply
    2. Corey | The Nostalgia Diaries says

      May 25, 2017 at 1:36 pm

      I've never even heard of wild peanuts. But I love peanut butter, and this looks so darn good!!

      Reply
      • Veronika | thehealthfulideas says

        May 26, 2017 at 12:07 pm

        No one has it seems like haha. They're not as widely known as regular peanuts but they're just as delicious!

        Reply
    3. Sara Giboney says

      May 25, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      I've never heard of wild peanuts! Thanks for sharing. Peanut butter is pretty much the best thing ever invented, so I'll have to try this fancy version ; )

      Reply
      • Veronika | thehealthfulideas says

        May 26, 2017 at 12:07 pm

        Totally agree with you on that! ;)

        Reply
    4. Jennifer Enoch says

      May 25, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      Well don't this look amazing. Making peanut butter is so easy I wonder why everyone doesn't do it more often. These peanuts are really neat looking, I'll have to checking these out, thanks for sharing where to find them.

      Reply
      • Veronika | thehealthfulideas says

        May 26, 2017 at 12:10 pm

        Thank you! I know right? Let me know how you liked it if you end up making this :)

        Reply
    5. Leah says

      May 26, 2017 at 6:19 am

      I have started making my own butter, almond milk and bread and now it looks like I will be making my own peanut butter. We love peanut butter in our house so we go through a lot! This sounds like something we will all love! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Veronika | thehealthfulideas says

        May 26, 2017 at 3:03 pm

        I love making everything at home too! It's such a difference! Hope you like it if you make it! (hey that rhymed haha)

        Reply
    6. Rachel R Ritlop says

      May 26, 2017 at 7:59 am

      Yum! this looks SO delicious! I want to make it!

      Reply
      • Veronika | thehealthfulideas says

        May 26, 2017 at 3:03 pm

        You should! ;)

        Reply
    7. Jazz says

      May 29, 2017 at 3:10 pm

      This looks delicious and I had never heard of wild peanuts before! I'd love to try them out since they lack the detrimental side-effects of processing. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Veronika | thehealthfulideas says

        May 29, 2017 at 8:22 pm

        You definitely should! ;) Thanks!

        Reply
    8. Heather Ragonese says

      August 11, 2020 at 9:04 pm

      Is roasting the nuts necessary to have a pleasant consistency?
      We are transitioning to primarily raw and would like to adapt this recipe though want a good consistency and flavor.

      Reply
      • Veronika | thehealthfulideas says

        August 12, 2020 at 8:03 pm

        I haven’t tried it, the nuts are easier to process roasted as they release their oils more that way but it should still be okay made with raw nuts. It might take a bit longer and the flavor is going to be milder. I would recommend removing the skins before blending so that it's not bitter.

        Reply
    9. Gloria says

      January 18, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      I have never heard of wild peanuts. Very interesting indeed. Homemade nut butters are so delicious.

      Reply
    10. Aleta says

      January 19, 2021 at 10:12 pm

      Coolest peanut butter ever!! I am obsessed with the stuff, but hate how bad it can be for you. I only buy organic but hoe much cooler is this Wild Peanut Butter!? Love it!

      Reply
    11. Chef Dennis says

      January 20, 2021 at 4:04 am

      Yum! This wild peanut butter is making me drool! It looks sooo delicious and perfect for my toast.

      Reply
    12. Shelley says

      January 22, 2021 at 8:10 am

      I loved this post - I learned so much! I honestly had never even heard of Wild Jungle Peanuts before, and now I'm really excited to try them (thank you for offering sources for finding them!). I also hadn't known about the "invisible mold" on "regular" peanuts and how that relates to peanut allergies. Beyond your wonderful recipes, this is so, so informative!

      Reply
    13. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli says

      January 22, 2021 at 6:15 pm

      I consume a lot of both peanut and almond butter, natural, unsweetened. I will try to buy these wild peanuts online because I am so intrigued, now, by their healthier and milder profile. Also, it looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    14. Elaine says

      January 24, 2021 at 6:21 pm

      That first closeup really shows the consistency that you've got in the end. And the consistency is perfect! And exactly how I prefer to make mine. Yum!

      Reply
    15. Naiby says

      January 24, 2021 at 10:32 pm

      I absolutely love this! I wasn't aware that wild peanuts existed. I'm so for heirloom versions. I feel that the wilder the ingredients are, the more nutritious. Thanks for your recipe!

      Reply
    16. Jamie says

      January 25, 2021 at 1:04 am

      I love the purple streak in the wild peanut skins! It's such a gorgeous color and it sounds lovely with the more mild taste. I'm going to need to get my hands on them to try this recipe!

      Reply
    17. Cindy says

      January 25, 2021 at 1:08 am

      I just ordered some wild peanuts just to try this! Your photos make it look so good, especially the consistency. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    18. Natalie says

      January 25, 2021 at 4:35 am

      So interesting. I never knew there is such thing as wild peanuts! I must look for them on my market. Sounds delicious. And perfect for my son. He doesn't love strong tasting peanut butter.

      Reply
    19. Pamela says

      March 21, 2025 at 7:41 pm

      Thank you so much for this recipe. I just bought wild jungle peanuts to make my own peanut butter at home, since regular peanuts contain aflatoxins. This simple, easy recipe was delicious!

      Reply
      • Veronika Sykorova says

        March 23, 2025 at 9:06 am

        Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I wish more people knew about wild peanuts, this recipe is one of my favorites :)

        Reply

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