Peanut Butter Pesto

Updated: Apr 29

By Savini Gauri

Peanut Butter Pesto. Savini The Bakeshop

Discover a delicious twist on the classic Pesto with this quick and easy Peanut Butter Pesto recipe, ready in just 5 minutes! Perfect for pasta, dips, sandwiches, and more, it combines the rich flavors of basil and homemade peanut butter for a mouthwatering culinary experience.

Indulge in the irresistible flavor of homemade peanut butter pesto – quick, versatile, and absolutely delicious! With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this from-scratch pesto surpasses store-bought versions in freshness and taste, while also being more accessible than traditional pine nut-based recipes. Elevate your dishes with this flavorful dressing, dip, sauce, or spread that pairs perfectly with a variety of flavors, making every meal a culinary delight.

Why This Peanut Butter Pesto Is The Best

This Peanut Butter Pesto is easy yet tasty. Here are a few more reasons why you’ll love this recipe:

Uses limited ingredients. To make this pesto, all you need is oil, peanut butter, basil, garlic, and seasoning. That's it.
Takes 5 minutes to make. You just have to grind the ingredients together and you're dont.
Super budget-friendly. Unlike traditional pesto, you don't need to buy any expensive pine nuts or fancy parmesan. Basic peanut butter does the trick.
Super fresh and packed with flavor.

Ingredient Notes

This peanut butter pesto is simplicity itself. As always the ingredients are simple and easy to procure:

Basil - Make sure you use fresh basil leaves.
Garlic cloves - Fresh garlic should do the trick.
Salt and pepper
Oil - Any oil of your choice (olive oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, etc...)
Peanut butter - Use smooth or crunchy peanut butter as per your choice. I also have a 3 minute peanut butter recipe posted on my blog if you want to make it at home

Expert Tips and Tricks

Don't over grind it. Blitz just until the basil is ground. if you over grind the pesto will lose its bright color.
Taste it. Check if it is seasoned according to your taste.
Use different herbs. If you don't like basil, use fresh mint or coriander instead.
Make it spicy. Add some green chili or black pepper powder. There is no right or wrong. It's just that easy to customize it according to your preferences.