These peanut butter hacks aren’t just nuttythey’re delicious.
According to the USDA, the average American consumes 7.5 pounds of peanuts per year.
Clearly, Americans love peanut butter.
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It’s a childhood favorite that we’ll just never get over.
What we have gotten sick of, though, are peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
Our much-loved nut spread is too good for you, white bread!
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Here are dozens of deliciously creative ways to use peanut butter that go beyond the basic.
Here are some simple ways to mix up this pantry staple at snack time.
Take it one step further by adding PB tomarshmallow popcorn bars.
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Just don’t forget the napkins!
Blend Into Smoothies
Think of it like a drinkable PB & J sandwich.
If you’re a grape jelly fan, toss in frozen grapes and almond milk.
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A perfect idea if you’re partial to strawberry jam or fresh bananas or apple slices.
Add to Hummus
Next time you’re makinghomemade hummus, swap peanut butter for tahini.
Spread on toast with sliced apples, bananas, or berries and a dash of cinnamon.
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Stir Into Fruit Dip
Mix PB with yogurt, cinnamon, and a hint of honey or maple syrup.
Dip in apples slices, celery, or spread on toast with banana slices and coconut.
Depending on your add-ons, you may not even need the oven and can just chill in the fridge.
DIY Granola
Rather than shelling out on granola at the grocery store, make your own.
You’ll save money and get complete control over the ingredients!
Spread on Breakfast Staples
Peanut butter is a great companion for pancakes, waffles, or crepes.
It’s less sweet than maple syrup and packs way more protein.
Plus, PB won’t run or drip, so you could take that waffle to go.
Bake Muffins
Peanut butter muffins are easy to throw together in a pinch.
If there’s bacon on there, too, we promise you won’t be mad about it.
The best part is that you might serve them hot or cold.
Glaze Vegetables
Add peanut butter to a simple glaze recipe, then cover your favorite vegetables before roasting them.
We think carrots would be especially tasty.
(Except we included those, too.)
Make Nutter Butter S’mores
Spread PB on the sides of graham crackers before adding chocolate and roasted marshmallows.
The hot marshmallows will melt the peanut butter…and your soul.
Try Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Chocolate and peanut butter?
You may never turn back.
Plus, it’s a divine dessert addition.
Add to Whipped Cream
Who doesn’t love the sound of peanut butter whipped cream?
What you do with it from there is up to your imagination.
It’ll add a heavy hit of delicious peanut butter flavor to whatever you’re baking.
A single egg generally equals 3 tablespoons of PB.
If you have gum stuck in your carpet, clothes, or furniture, cover it completely with PB.
Wait a few minutes for the peanut butter to work its magic.
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