Peanut Butter Reimagined
Peanut butter is a childhood classic! Most of us can remember countless after school snacks and on the go lunches featuring this protein-packed spread. We tend to think of it slathered between two pieces of bread and hanging out with its closest companion, jelly. Tasty PB&J sandwiches are a classic for good reason – they’re just so darn delicious! This humble combo will always be a part of the routine, but why not expand peanut butter’s horizons with a few new ideas.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Photo: Craftsy
Make It Savory
The creaminess of peanut butter lends itself really well to soups, stews and sauces. In fact in some cases, when added to a stock or liquid base, it can replace a cream element all together and thicken up your recipe beautifully! Peanut butter can add a rich, sweet and nutty component to a savory dish without making it taste like you’re having dessert. Simply Recipes has a great African Chicken Peanut Stew that just looks crazy good and is a great example of the savory side of peanut butter.
African Chicken Peanut Stew Photo: Simply Recipes
Peanut Butter Oatmeal
What’s not to love about a peanut butter oatmeal cookie? They’re delicious! Dashing Dish has found a way to combine the flavors of this classic cookie with a healthy start to the day. Adding peanut butter to your oatmeal is great way to amp up the protein power of a bowl of oats, and make it even tastier.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Photo: Dashing Dish
Flavor Up Your Peanut Butter
Peanut butter doesn’t have to just be peanut butter! Give it a makeover! You can add flavors and additional ingredients to take it to another level. Averie Cooks adds cinnamon chips and white chocolate to her homemade butter for a decadent treat. That’s the other thing, you can make your own peanut butter from scratch by grinding peanuts in a food processor. A true DIY move!
Cinnamon chip and white chocolate peanut butter Photo: Averie Cooks
We don’t think you should abandon the simplicities of a PB&J, but we’re here to tell you that spreading peanut butter between two slabs of bread is only the beginning.
