Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Chia Seed Peanut Butter recipe

Healthy Cinnamon Raisin Chia Seed Peanut Butter

What’s better than a spoonful of peanut butta?  A spoonful of THIS Healthy Cinnamon Raisin Chia Seed Peanut Butter!  It’s sweet and flavorful and addicting, it’s hard to believe it’s refined sugar free, gluten free, and vegan!

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Who likes chia seeds?  Okay, cool…  Now, who doesn’t like chia seeds?  *quietly raises hand*

I mean, I love the health benefits of chia seeds but I just hate how they taste.  They smell gross and they look unappetizing.

We all know that chia seeds are healthy, they have omega-3 fatty acids, complete protein and both soluble and insoluble fiber.  So I bought a bag of chia seed meal.  Sadly, it has been sitting in my pantry for over four months now.  I opened it when I first got it to see what it looked like but was immediately turned off and left it in the darkest corner of my pantry.

One day, when I was making what seems to be my fiftieth jar of peanut butter, I decided to add some chia seed meal.  I took a whiff into the food processor as I mixed the peanuts and chia seed meal but it smelled a little too much like chia to me.  I added some stevia, cinnamon, and raisins for flavor, but then the mixture turned into a Larabar-like texture.  I then added some pure maple syrup and coconut oil and was FINALLY rewarded!

This Cinnamon Raisin Chia Seed Peanut Butter is smooth and flavorful, delicious and nutritious.

I was basically just adding things and adding things into a food processor until it turned into a nut butter, so this recipe makes quite a large batch.  BUT, it’s so delicious that no one minds having 3 separate jars of it staring them in the face every time they open the fridge.  It just means that you gotta sneak a spoonful or two all throughout the day…

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Healthy Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Chia Seed Peanut Butter

Servings: 29 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 cups (24oz) Roasted Peanuts (I used salted peanuts)
  • ¼ cup Coconut Oil (melted)
  • ½ cup Ground Chia Seeds
  • 25 drops Liquid Stevia Extract
  • ¾ cup Raisins
  • cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a large food processor, pulse the peanuts until it turns into crumbs. Add the coconut oil and process into a butter (this will take a few minutes).
  • Add the chia seeds and stevia and grind at one-minute intervals, scraping down the sides of the bowl between each one, until thoroughly mixed together.
  • Add the raisins, maple syrup, and cinnamon, and grind at one-minute intervals until thoroughly mixed in.  Scoop into jars and refrigerate to store.

Recipe Notes

Feel free to half the recipe, it makes quite a bit (3⅔ cups to be exact)!
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Chia Seed Peanut Butter
Amount Per Serving (2 tablespoons)
Calories 185 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 100mg4%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dessert

And you don’t taste the chia seeds!  Perfect for those who aren’t a fan of chia flavor (like me) but are a fan of the health benefits.

Healthy Cinnamon Raisin Chia Seed Peanut Butter (refined sugar free, gluten free, dairy free, vegan) - Healthy Dessert Recipes at Desserts with Benefits

Enjoy!

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– Jess

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15 comments on “Healthy Cinnamon Raisin Chia Seed Peanut Butter”

  1. Really? You don’t like chia seeds. I guess I wouldn’t just grab a handful of them, but I don’t mind stirring a tablespoon into my oatbran in the morning. I love this idea of adding them to peanut butter! And anything with lots of cinnamon is a “win” in my book. 🙂

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  3. All I gotta say is YUM.

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  6. Saving a few of your recipes today! Excited to try. 🙂 Was just wondering if, and at what quantity, one could trade the peanuts for almonds…?

  7. How long would this keep/stay fresh in the pantry or fridge?

  8. What are the nutrition facts for this recipe?
    Thank you.

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  12. Katie hillyer

    Does this freeze? It’s so delicious. I removed the stevia and still sweet enough

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