We tried four other methods to mix it up and found a definite winner.

Some of the oil always globs out on the countertop!

Is there a better way to mix natural peanut butter than stirring it by hand?

Ingredients in all natural peanut butter

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I tried four other ways and found what I think is a winning method.

But it does make me wonder: Is there a better way?

Hassle/Mess:This contraption lives up to its mess-free name.

Stir natural peanut butter with a spoon

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Hassle/Mess:Ugh, a lot.

But scooping the PB out and scooping it back in is way messier than just stirring could ever be.

(it’s possible for you to also try this with a blender.)

Widmers hand crank for mixing natural peanut butter

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This couldnt possibly be worth it.

Then right before opening it, I shook it for 20 to 30 seconds.

I was surprised, then, when I opened the jar of peanut butter and found that yes!

Using an immersion blender to stir mix natural peanut butter

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The oil had reintegrated, and the peanut butter was smooth and homogenous.

OVERALL SCORE: 9

And the Winner Is…

… theUpside Down Method!

This method gets the award for the easiest and most effective-yet-mess-free way to mix natural peanut butter!

Blending natural peanut butter in a blender

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Now That Your Natural PB Is Mixed, Make These Recipes!

Six jars of natural peanut butter which one is the best

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Stirring natural peanut butter after upside down method

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