If there are raisins in my granola, you will no doubt see me meticulously picking them out and setting them on the side of my plate. No, thanks. And my go-to movie theatre snack? It will never be Raisinettes. Yeah, no. However, the one exception I will make is when cinnamon is involved. Anything cinnamon raisin is A-OK in my book. So when I sampled some cinnamon raisin peanut butter recently, I knew it was due time to make my own. I couldn’t resist! Let’s do this. This 5-ingredient recipe starts with roasted unsalted peanuts. Or, if you can’t find unsalted, just omit any additional salt. These bad guys are whirled around until buttery and smooth. Swoon! Once creamy, it’s time to add your flavors. We went for a pinch of salt and LOADS of cinnamon. Trust us, 2 Tablespoons seems like a lot, but we started with 1 teaspoon and worked our way up. For some reason, in peanut butter, the cinnamon flavor can get lost, which is why you need so much. Fear not – it’s hard to go overboard. And for sweetener, we went with a little stevia and maple syrup. Too much liquid sweetener may cause the peanut butter to seize, which is no bueno. So, to avoid that problem, start with a little liquid sweetener (like maple syrup) and then sweeten more with stevia or powdered cane or coconut sugar to taste. Now it’s raisin time! Add your raisins (and a dash more cinnamon) and pulse until combined. Then go to town. It was love at first bite for us. We hope you LOVE this peanut butter! It’s: CreamySaltyCinnamonyStudded with raisinsNaturally sweetEasy to make& Insanely delicious This would make the perfect spread for toast, crepes, pancakes, waffles, bananas, Banana Splits, oats, smoothies, Coconut Yogurt, cookies, and more! If you’re into this nut butter, also be sure to check out our Super Seedy Sunflower Butter, Almond Joy Butter, and our Guide to Making Nut Butters! If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
