Homemade Peanut Butter

This really isn't too much of a recipe, it's more of a short process.  I absolutely love peanut butter, and I've made it two ways.  One: you have to have a high-powered blender, like the Vita-Mix, or two:  you have to have a juicer, like a champion juicer.  This may very well work in a food processor, but I've never tried it, so you're on your own until I venture out that way :)  This is easy, and much healthier than those with hydrogenated oils, and high fructose corn syrup.  I keep mine in the refrigerator, but I don't know that it's necessary.

Ingredients:

2 Cups of roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted)

1 Tbs. of Agave nectar, maple syrup, or raw unheated honey (or regular, if you don't have it)

1/2 tsp. of salt (or more to taste)

1 tsp. carob powder (optional)

Directions:

Place all ingredients in your Vita mix and blend, pushing the peanut butter down with the wand (safety lid in place), until smooth and creamy

If using a champion juicer, put all ingredients in a bowl, mix until well coated, and spoon into juicer, pressing as you would fruits and vegetables. (using the solid plate, instead of a screen)

Have your storage container ready on the other end!